Although the growing conditions for strawberries are the same, not all strawberries do equally well in all climates.
They bloom the following spring, and berries ripen about 30 days after the bloom.
June-bearing strawberries form runnersoffsets that root wherever they touch the groundto form a thick patch.
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Day-neutral strawberriesstart flowering in the spring and continue to produce flowers and berries from May to frost.
Unlike June-bearing strawberries, day-neutral strawberries produce few or no runners.
Ever-bearing strawberriesalso start forming flower buds in the spring.
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They produce two large crops, one in late spring/early summer and a second crop in the fall.
Ever-bearing strawberries send out very few runners.
Other, less commonly grown types of strawberries arewild strawberriesand alpine strawberries (Fragaria vesca).
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They fall into the category of ever-bearing strawberries.
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Allstar
It is no surprise that this is one of the top-performing strawberries.
The vigorous, easy-care plants produce a reliable crop with the perfect strawberry shape and exceptionally sweet taste.
Another big plus is its resistance to common fungal diseases of strawberries, including verticillium wilt and red stele.
Earliglow
True to its name, this is a strawberry variety for early picking.
The plants are well-adapted to different climates.
Jewel
This late-midseason variety also lives up to its name.
The picture-perfect berries have excellent flavor and good internal color.
Jewel is easy to establish and grow, making it an excellent choice for new gardeners.
The plants have a compact growth habit but produce lots of berries over a long fruiting season.
Honeoye
Northern gardeners have grown this early-season strawberry for decades.
They also hold up well to freezing.
Camarosa
Growing strawberries at the upper end of theirhardiness range(Zone 8) can be challenging.
The berries also hold up well in rainy weather.
Ozark Beauty is an exceptionit is one of the most vigorous, heaviest-producing ever-bearing strawberries.
The conical, symmetrically shaped berries are red inside and out.
Albion produces berries starting in May and tolerate tolerates heat and humidity.
The plants are resistant to verticillium wilt, phytophthora crown rot, and anthracnose.
The plants are also exceptionally hardy and survive winters as low as in USDA zone 3.
Tristar
When it comes to flavor, ‘Tristar leads the pack.
Seascape is one of the most prolific day-neutral varieties with harvests in June, mid-summer, and fall.
The large, conical-shaped sweet berries are bright red inside and out.
These compact plants are easy to grow in the garden or in containers.
North Carolina State University Extension.
Strawberry cultivars for Western Oregon and Washington.
