Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassaPerennial with edible berries. June-bearing types give best yields in OK; Ozark Beauty is reliable everbearing for home use
What to know before finding it a place.
Growing notes for our conditions.
Regional fit still depends on the actual site—especially drainage, exposure, irrigation, soil and the specific cultivar selected.
Oklahoma notes
June-bearing types give best yields in OK; Ozark Beauty is reliable everbearing for home use
Disease resistance
Allstar, Earliglow: disease resistant
Pruning
Remove runners to concentrate fruiting OR allow to colonize bed; renovate every 3-4 yrs
Care
Mulch with straw in winter; drip irrigation; replace beds every 4-5 years for production
Drought tolerance
Moderate; consistent moisture improves performance
Plan the partners before planting the tree.
Pollination reference
For fruiting plants, compatible bloom timing and nearby partners can matter as much as the cultivar itself.
The cultivar can matter as much as the species.
These references help narrow the large number of named varieties to options better aligned with Zone 7A conditions, disease pressure and useful harvest windows.
Zone 7A Recommended Varieties
These are recommendations carried in the Organix Zone 7A reference database. They are not automatically the same as a cultivar personally proven by Organix on every site; site conditions and availability still matter.
Compare the varieties we have reference data for.
Open a cultivar to compare chill requirement, frost timing, harvest, heat and drought response, quality, strengths and cautions. A “Zone 7A Recommended” badge identifies cultivars also present in the recommendation list above.
Earliglow★★★★★ Zone 7A Recommended Apr
Best flavor of all strawberries; earliest ripe; disease-resistant package
June-bearing — one heavy crop; small fruit size; replace beds every 4-5 years
Allstar★★★★★ Zone 7A Recommended Apr–May
Best combination of yield, size, disease resistance, and flavor for OK
June-bearing; firm texture excellent for market and CSA
Cardinal★★★★★ Zone 7A Recommended Apr
OSU-recommended; excellent in Central and North OK; heat-tolerant
June-bearing; excellent for commercial production in OK
Ozark Beauty★★★★★ Zone 7A Recommended Apr–Oct
Best everbearing for OK; produces all season — huge client appeal
Lower yield per flush than June-bearing; excellent for home gardens and small-scale CSA
Chandler★★★★★ Zone 7A Recommended Apr
Most popular u-pick variety; large size impresses clients; good flavor
Gray mold susceptible in wet springs — avoid overhead irrigation; excellent appearance
How this plant can function in a larger system.
Landscape functions
Edible; Attractor
Edible parts
Berries
Companion plants
Borage, Spinach, Lettuce, Garlic
Community / companion role
Pollination: Self-fertile (most); Companions: Borage, Spinach, Lettuce, Garlic
Food-forest layer
Ground Cover
Oklahoma classification
Primary
Good establishment starts at planting.
The workbook’s installation guidance is surfaced here when a plant has a specific crew reference.
Support the plant without overcomplicating the system.
Soil preferences
Preferred pH 5.5-6.5
KNF / fertility schedule
Spring FPJ + OHN; Fruiting FAA; Fall IMO4 top-dress
Maintenance
Remove runners to concentrate fruiting OR allow to colonize bed; renovate every 3-4 yrs
Plant performance varies with microclimate, soil, drainage, water, maintenance and cultivar. Organix uses the library to narrow good candidates, then makes final selections around the actual site.
Edible and medicinal tags describe traditional or practical plant uses in the landscape and are not medical advice. Always verify identification, preparation and individual suitability before consuming a plant.