Strawberry 'Cavendish'

Fragariax ananassa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Fragaria (frag-AY-ree-uh)
Species
x ananassa (a-NAN-ass-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Shawnee, Oklahoma

North Augusta, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutrals
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negative
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Shawnee, OK | May 2010 | negative

produced many large berries and lots if runners. This year we had too much rain and the berries rotted. If they do better next year I ...Read More

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Ridgeway, MO | February 2010 | neutral

Cavendish is early to mid-season fruiting. Berries are large with good flavor. Ripens unevenly in hot weather. Resistant to Red Stele ...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | January 2005 | neutral

Strawberry plants require a lot of maintenance and very well-drained soil.

The runners need to be placed where they can g...Read More

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