Flavorfest Strawberry
CommercialFlavorfest is well-suited for both plasticulture and matted row production. The berries are large and keep their size throughout the season, featuring a bright red color and excellent flavor. The plants are vigorous and highly resistant to red stele and leaf diseases and are not susceptible to anthracnose crown or fruit rot. Due to Flavorfest's high vigor, nitrogen applications need careful management to prevent excessive growth. This variety is a great choice for organic producers and growers requiring strong plant vigor.
Features:
- High Vigor: Flavorfest’s plants are vigorous and highly resistant to diseases like red stele and leaf diseases, and they show no susceptibility to anthracnose crown or fruit rot.
- Exceptional Flavor: Flavorfest fruits are large and have an appealing bright red color and an outstanding flavor profile.
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Adaptable: Flavorfest is adapted to both plasticulture and matted row production and is a great choice for organic producers.
Know Before You Grow: Due to Flavorfest's vigorous plants, we advise growers to manage nitrogen applications to avoid excessive growth.
Recommended Hardiness Zones: Zones 4–7
(B759 x B786)
How do I properly space my strawberry plants?
Strawberry plants should be spaced 12”–18” in the row and 3’–4’ between rows.
When will my strawberry plant bear fruit?
June-bearing strawberry plants bear fruit one year after planting.
Day-neutral or Everbearing strawberry plants begin bearing fruit 12–14 weeks after planting, depending on conditions.
How much sunlight do strawberry plants need?
Strawberry plants like direct sun, ideally, for at least eight hours per day. However, if eight or more hours of direct sunlight is not possible, the absolute minimum is six hours per day.
