Strawberries Marcia Eames-Sheavly, Cornell University. Cooperativ Extension Marianne Kümnik EMÜ 2015 2 Choosing Cultivars[1] Some cultivars perform better than others. Best way to decide. Planting strawberries in a large area Some cultivars that perform well: Earliglow Northeaster Sable Allstar Honeoye Jewel Lateglow Marianne Kümnik 3 Site Selection[1] A pH of approximately 6.2 The strawberries do not tolerate extremes in pH. It's not good to plant strawberries in an area: where they were recently grown. where crops in the tomato family have been grown. Marianne Kümnik 4 Growing Methods[1] Strawberries growing location
Choosing Cultivars Some cultivars perform better than others, but it is difficult to predict which will grow best in a particular garden. Perhaps the best way to decide which cultivars to grow is to find out what works well for neighbours or local commercial growers. Before planting strawberries in a large area it’s good to try several promising cultivars Some cultivars that perform well: • Earliglow—perhaps the best-flavored cultivar, it is among the earliest to ripen. • Northeaster—ripens about the same time as Earliglow. It is resistant to red stele and does well on heavier clay soils. The berries are large and have a hint of grape flavor, which some people love and others dislike. • Sable—has excellent flavor and also ripens early. • Allstar—a reliable producer with large light red to orange, sweetflavored berries. • Honeoye, Cavendish, Kent, Raritan, Redchief, and Scott—good midseason strawberries.
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