June-Bearing vs Everbearing
You may have heard the terms June-Bearing and Everbearing when talking about strawberry plants. What does that mean? June-Bearing strawberries produce a large crop all at once (typically in late spring/early summer–hence the name) while Everbearing varieties produce smaller crops throughout the growing season. Generally, they will yield 2-3 smaller harvests spring through fall. June-Bearing berries also tend to be a little larger and more uniform as opposed to Everbearing fruits.
Honeoye June-Bearing Strawberry
Honeoye Strawberry is a perennial grown for its large heart-shaped berries. The plant stays low to the ground (10″) and puts off runners and therefore, spreads. Some may choose to plant in hanging baskets or containers if they are concerned about spreading.
Dainty white flowers emerge in spring followed by an abundance of berries in early summer. Honeoye strawberries are sweet and flavorful and ideal for freezing, baking, preserves, and eating fresh.
To learn more about the growth habits and care requirements of the Honeoye, visit our Plant Finder.
Ozark Beauty Everbearing Strawberry
The Ozark Beauty Strawberry is an extremely hardy perennial. As with the Honeoye, it is known for spreading low to the ground (8″) and can also be used in hanging baskets or containers.
Ozark Beauty fruit are usually ready for picking from late spring to mid fall and are a beloved variety for fresh eating, baking and preserves because of their sweet taste and firm texture.
To learn more about the growth habits and care requirements of the Ozark Beauty, visit our Plant Finder.
As you can see both varieties are prized for their delicious cherry-red fruit and have a lot of similarities in growth habits and applications. Both are also tried and true varieties in our area and have been known to be very prolific. Ultimately, the difference comes down to whether you’d like one large crop from the Honeoye or several smaller crops from the Ozark Beauty. Either way, we don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
Honeoye and Ozark Beauty Strawberry Plants are available now at Superior Garden Center.
