'Day Neutral' Strawberries

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Sarahskeeper Brockton, MA(Zone 6a) Dec 31, 2005

I've grown the Tristar for years. Every few years I take some young runners and set up a new bed. I think it's time for some fresh stock. I love the Tristars and will probably buy the same again.
I tried the Ozark Beauty and was very dissapointed. Also tried the 'Ever Red' but either they were mis-represented in the catalog or I was sent the wrong plants, they were very good 'June berrers' though.
Day neutrals don't rely on the length of day to set fruit so they produce all Summer.
Has anyone had luck with any other variety besides Tristar?
Andy P

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PeggieK Claremore, OK(Zone 6a) Jan 13, 2006

This past spring, I planted Ozark Beauty and Cardinal.
This coming spring I should know what they're going to do, as I
picked off all blooms all summer to get plants to establish better.
I hope my Ozark Beauties do better in my zone than they did
in yours.
I'd never heard of Cardinal, but the man at the farm store
told me it was a good one. Since then I've been watching
for it in catalogs but haven't seen it anywhere yet. Anyone ever
heard of it ?

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Indy Alexandria, IN(Zone 6a) Jan 13, 2006

Peggie,

Henry Field carries Cardinal.

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Jan 13, 2006

http://muextension.missouri.edu/explore/agguides/hort/g06135.htm discusses Cardinal but it is a relatively new release from USDA Beltsville and there is not too much info yet. It is normally considered a June Bearer, not an everbearer. Cornell recomends Tribute for New York, which should be similar to your conditions. I have only grown Ozark Beauty and Ogallala. They convinced me to stick to June bearers.

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Dyson Rocky Mount, VA(Zone 7a) Jan 14, 2006

Thank you Farmerdill

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McGlory Southeast, NE(Zone 5a) Jan 15, 2006

Is there some way Plant Files differentiates the June bearers from the everbearers? I couldn't seem to figure it out.

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Jan 15, 2006

The only way currently is in the comment section. Everything else is generic.

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