Strawberry Plants - Ozark Beauty

Grow Your Own Fresh Fruit!
Perfect for preserves and freezing, 'Ozark Beauty' is a top-performing everbearing strawberry. Enjoy mouth-watering, scarlet-red berries all summer until the first frost, and savor them in preserves and frozen desserts throughout the winter. These high-yielding plants are self-pollinating and produce semi-firm, flavorful berries.

Preferred Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours)
Preferred Soil Moisture: Moist
Fertilizer Needs: When transplanted and then once every Spring
Survives Winter in Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

How To Grow : Berry plants typically arrive as bare root, but may occasionally be available as plant starts. Store starts in a cool, well-lit area and keep roots moist until ready for planting. Add compost to the soil before planting to improve drainage and nutrients. Gradually acclimate new plants outdoors over a seven day period, ensuring roots are kept wet. Space plants 12 inches (31 cm.) apart in full sun with loose, well-draining soil. Pinch flowers in the first year to promote strong plant growth. Keep bed moist and free of weeds, regularly adding compost in the spring for root nourishment. To protect plants during winter, cover with straw and remove in the spring for compost or weed suppression. Place beer traps or copper tape around the bed to deter slugs and snails. Avoid watering overhead at night to prevent fungal problems. Each plant produces for 3-5 years and offspring will provide fruit for years to come.