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Strawberry · Everbearing

Ozark Beauty Strawberry

Everbearing · Rosaceae

Ozark Beauty is a classic everbearing strawberry valued for large sweet berries and repeat harvests from late spring into fall. It is a practical choice for beginners who want a hardy bed or raised-bed strawberry that can also handle containers if watering stays steady.

At a Glance

Days to Maturity

60–90 days

Sun

6+ hours

full sun 8+ hours

Spacing

24–36 "

Container

Yes

3+ gallon pot

Height

0.5–1 ft

Zone Planting Guide

Your USDA Zone:

Growing Guide

Transplanting

Min Soil Temp 50°F

Harden Off 7 days

Watering

Weekly Water 1–2 "

Needs Consistent

Method Drip

Soil

pH Range 5.5–6.8

Soil Type Rich, well-drained loam with steady moisture and lots of organic matter.

Resilience

Heat: Moderate Cold: High Drought: Moderate

Common Problems

gray-mold

Cause: Crowded plants, splashing water, and humid weather allow fungal spores to spread on blossoms and fruit.

Prevention: Space plants well, mulch, use drip irrigation, and remove spoiled fruit promptly.

slugs

Cause: Moist mulch and dense foliage create hiding places that lead to fruit scarring.

Prevention: Thin old leaves, keep fruit off wet soil, and hand-pick or trap in damp weather.

Nutrition

Feeding Intensity Moderate feeder

Recommended Recipes Root drench, Worm castings topdress

Harvest

Berries should be fully red from tip to cap and smell sweet before picking.

Expected Yield 0.5–1 lbs/plant

Storage 3 days — Refrigerate unwashed berries in a shallow container and use quickly.

Sources

seed_catalog Seeds 'n Such university University of Minnesota Extension

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Ozark Beauty Strawberry Planting Dates by Zone

Planting dates for Ozark Beauty Strawberry vary by USDA hardiness zone. Select your zone below for frost dates, start-indoors timing, and a full monthly planting calendar.

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