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Fragaria

Strawberries, the most popular fruit crop among home gardeners, are easy to grow in all parts of the United States and Canada. The plants grow 6-8 inches tall in a thick central crown from which emerge dark green three leaflet leaves and fruit-producing stems; each plant will spread about 12 inches across, but runners may extend several feet across. It is important to plant a variety that will adapt to your climate. Strawberries are available in two types: June bearers--the entire crop is produced once a year over a two to two and one half week periond. Everbearers produce a summer crop and a fall crop, with lighter fruit production throughout the summer.      Strawberries do best in a highly organic soil that has been supplemented with compost or manure. When setting out new strawberry plants, plant them in early spring except in very hot areas. Fall planting is best for those areas. Plant 12 inches apart, and so that one-half of the crown is above the soil level and one half is buried. Mulch to conserve moisture.

	Earliglow, a June bearer strawberry. Medium sized yield in mid-May to early June in Virginia. Medium to large in size; very good freezing quality; very good dessert quality.
	Tristar, a day-neutral strawberry. Medium sized yield beginning 5 days after Earliglow. Small berries of good freezing quality; fair dessert quality.

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