A June bearer with exceptionally large fruit. Tillamook strawberries have the unusual trait of maintaining very large fruit size during their 2nd and 3rd picking in June.
ZONE: 6-10
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Soak roots in tepid water for several hours before planting. Full to ˝ sun, balanced moisture, prefers slightly acidic soils. Eliminate grass competition in root zone. A mulch of pine needles can keep berries off soil, improve fruit quality and keep shallow roots moist. Top dress with compost yearly; fertilize in August to help plant set many buds for following years’ yield. Some growers will prune off 1st year flowers to allow plants to develop stronger root systems.
CHILL HOURS: Low: 300 hours below 45F.
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 9” x 6”
