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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: littlebabybird on February 03, 2008, 14:48:18

Title: which strawberry
Post by: littlebabybird on February 03, 2008, 14:48:18
the kids have conned me into having a strawberry patch soooo
which varietys are going to be best.
i would of course rather have them spread out over as long as poss rather than loads of them all in a few weeks
any other advice re streawberrys would be very welcome
thank you lbb
Title: Re: which strawberry
Post by: manicscousers on February 03, 2008, 15:53:57
we love marshmello, big, juicy fruit..but, watch out for strawberries coming in to lidl's etc, last year we picked up 6 plants, 3 different varieties , for 2.99..one early, one mid and one late..first harvest this year so we're looking forward to it  ;D
Title: Re: which strawberry
Post by: debster on February 03, 2008, 16:49:44
little baby bird I have some alpine strawberry seeds if you want some they grow little strawberries ideal for children  ;D
Title: Re: which strawberry
Post by: Jon Munday on February 03, 2008, 19:06:56
We do a collection of 3 varieties (early-mid-late) 10 crowns of each variety.
Regards
Jon
Blackmoor Nurseries
Title: Re: which strawberry
Post by: SMP1704 on February 03, 2008, 19:07:15
I have Malling Opal which is a pertual and fruited until the end of October and the fruits were big and juicy.
Title: Re: which strawberry
Post by: Deb P on February 03, 2008, 19:18:41
I'm also a fan of 'Marshmello', great flavour, also 'Gariguette', long pointy fruits and outstanding sweetness..... ;D
Title: Re: which strawberry
Post by: Irish-Digger on February 04, 2008, 18:04:41
I can recommend Florence and Marshmallow.  My children cannot get enough of them.  Enjoy