everbearing strawberry
Fragaria 'Ozark Beauty'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Fruits:
Fruits Ready In Summer
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
High
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Everbearing strawberry (Fragaria 'Ozark Beauty') plants need to be watered thoroughly, at least once per week. During the peak of the growing season, it is best to water the roots of these plants deeply twice a week. During dry periods, more frequent watering may be necessary however be careful not to overwater. The best way to determine when the plant needs water is to check the soil - if it is dry 2-3 inches down, then it needs to be watered. For best results, water early in the day to avoid root rot and spread the water around the base of the plant to ensure even moisture.
sunlight
Everbearing strawberry (Fragaria ‘Ozark Beauty’) is a fast-growing and hardy plant that thrive best in full sun. To ensure optimal growth and fruit production, it is important to give everbearing strawberry 6-8 hours of direct sunlight every day. During its active season, from April to August, everbearing strawberry should be exposed to direct sunlight for as long as possible, although some kind of light protection or partial shade should be provided in extremely hot climates. In climates with mild temperatures, it’s best to give these plants full sun all year round.
pruning
It is best to prune everbearing strawberries (Fragaria 'Ozark Beauty') once a year in late winter or early spring, just before new growth starts. Prune away dead or diseased canes as you see them. When pruning, remove any canes that are more than 2 years old, as well as any thin or weak looking canes. It is also a good idea to remove the flowers from the first year’s growth in order to encourage additional growth. For maximum fruit production, trim the tips of new growth back to 3 to 5 leaves each and remove any runners or side shoots.
