Cavendish Strawberry Plants - Early Season Bounty

Cavendish Strawberry is a vigorous early-season June-bearing variety bred in Canada and prized for its cold hardiness, large sweet berries, and dependable yields. Cavendish produces firm, conical fruit with a bright red color and balanced flavor, making it ideal for fresh eating, freezing, and preserving. Its adaptability to different soil types and climates makes Cavendish a favorite for both home gardeners and larger plantings, especially in cooler regions.

Plants are shipped as bare root bundles of 10 or 25 plants.

SHIPPING INFO: This product begins shipping in March. We will try to ship within the ideal planting window for your growing zone.

Why Grow Cavendish Strawberry?
• Early-season variety for an early strawberry harvest
• Produces large, firm, bright red berries with sweet flavor
• Excellent cold hardiness for northern climates
• High-yielding with consistent fruit size
• Great for fresh eating, freezing, and preserving

Growing Information
🌱 Plant Type: Bare root strawberry (June-bearing, early season)
🌱 Hardiness Zones: 3–8
🌱 Mature Size: Up to 12 inches tall and wide
🌱 When to Plant: Early spring, as soon as soil can be worked
🌱 When to Harvest: Early season (typically late spring to early summer, depending on location)

Cultivation Tips
• Soil requirements: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter. Amend with compost before planting and avoid low areas where water may pool. A soil test can help optimize nutrient balance.
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily) for best fruit size and sweetness.
• Planting depth: Set plants so the crown sits just above the soil surface—not buried and not exposed.
• Spacing: Space plants about 12 inches apart (can be spaced wider for improved airflow and fruit development).
• Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing season. Mulching helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
• Harvesting: Pick berries when fully red and firm. Harvest every few days during peak production.
• Landscape use: Excellent for garden beds, borders, raised beds, containers, and edible landscapes thanks to its compact size and strong productivity.

Click here for our Strawberry Bare Root Planting Guide

History
Cavendish Strawberry was developed in Canada with a focus on cold tolerance, productivity, and fruit quality. Its ability to thrive in cooler climates while producing large, flavorful berries has made it a trusted choice for gardeners seeking early-season harvests with dependable performance.

Non-GMO Commitment: At The Farm on Central, all our plants are guaranteed non-GMO and not genetically modified in any way, upholding natural breeding methods and promoting sustainable gardening and farming practices.

Growing method: Conventionally grown.