I planted ozark beauty last year and had my first strawberries this year. They are small, about the size of a dime, the biggest ones are a little bigger. They are on the tart side and the production is week. I didn''t get enough for anything but a few handfuls here and there.
I would like to grow a variety that is bigger has more production and most important has a sweeter taste. Any suggestions?
Do not like my strawberry variety
Ozark Beauty produces large berries. It is also a variety recommended for your state. Did you following the growing recommendations suggested by sites like these? Stress will keep plants from producing their best.
http://www.montana.edu/wwwpb/pubs/mt9320.html
http://www.gainans.com/gardening/strawberries.html
bettydee, thanks for the link!
My berries are in a raised bed, in sun and I put compost and manure at time of planting. I keep it watered and I put a little straw for mulch. The only thing I did not do is fertilize. I try to stay organic, but am not against nonorganic once in a while for a boost. DM
My experience years ago with Ozark Beauty was that they didn't bear in June and the bugs got them later when they did bear nice fruit.......
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