Strawberry 'Honeoye'

Common Name: Strawberry 'Honeoye'

Scientific Name: Fragaria × ananassa 'Honeoye'

Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial

Zone: 3-8

Bloom Colour: White

Fruit Colour: Bright red

Fruit Size: Medium to large

Ripens/Harvest: Early season; typically ripens in late spring to early summer

Exposure: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5

Flavour Profile: Sweet with a hint of tartness

Fruit Texture: Firm and juicy

Years To Bear: Produces fruit in the first year if planted early; full yields by the second year

Mature Size: 8-12 inches tall, 12-18 inches wide

Spacing: 12-18 inches apart in rows spaced 3-4 feet apart

Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating

Additional Information: 'Honeoye' is a reliable, early-season June-bearing variety known for its productivity and adaptability to various growing conditions. It offers consistent, high yields of attractive, flavourful berries. 'Honeoye' is ideal for fresh eating, freezing, and processing, and it has good disease resistance, including tolerance to red stele and leaf spot.