Eversweet Strawberry (Jumbo 6-Pack)
Eversweet Strawberry (Jumbo 6-Pack)
Sweet, Heat-Tolerant Everbearing Berries from Summer to Fall
Eversweet Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa 'Eversweet', sold as a Jumbo 6-Pack) is an everbearing variety that keeps producing sweet, deep-red berries through the season and is notably heat-tolerant — holding its quality through summer when other strawberries quit. The berries are large, firm, and richly flavored. Whether you're planting a backyard bed in Edina, filling hanging baskets in Maple Grove, or growing berries in containers in Woodbury — Eversweet delivers a long, sweet season in zone 4b–5a gardens.
Eversweet Strawberry Plant Details
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fragaria × ananassa 'Eversweet' |
| Plant Type | Everbearing strawberry (perennial); sold as a Jumbo 6-Pack |
| Mature Height | 8–12 inches; low, spreading |
| Spacing | 12–18 inches apart |
| Sun | Full sun (6–8 hours) for the sweetest, heaviest crop |
| Water | Moderate — 1–1.5 inches per week; shallow roots need steady moisture |
| USDA Zones | 4–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) |
| Soil | Rich, well-draining; amend Minnesota clay-loam with compost. Slightly acidic is ideal. |
| Bearing Type | Everbearing — main crops in early summer and fall, with scattered fruit between; heat-tolerant |
| Pollination | Self-fertile — bees boost fruit size and shape |
| Winter Hardiness | Hardy to zone 4 with a straw mulch over winter |
Eversweet Strawberry Uses in Minnesota Gardens
Long-season fresh berries
Its everbearing, heat-tolerant nature means sweet berries across the summer in a Plymouth garden, even through hot spells.
Containers and baskets
Compact and ornamental, Eversweet shines in strawberry pots and hanging baskets on a sunny patio in Eden Prairie.
Edible edging
Use it as an edible groundcover edging along a sunny bed.
Best Time to Plant Eversweet Strawberry in Minnesota
Plant in spring (early-mid May) once hard frost has passed, giving plants the season to establish and fruit. Never plant after mid-October.
How to Plant Eversweet Strawberry
- Choose a full-sun, well-drained bed; avoid spots where tomatoes, peppers, or potatoes recently grew (shared diseases).
- Work in compost. Space plants 12–18 inches apart.
- Set each crown so its base sits right at soil level — not buried, not exposed.
- Water in well and mulch with straw to keep berries clean and roots cool.
- Pinch the first flush of flowers for a few weeks after planting to build stronger plants.
- Cover with 3–4 inches of straw in late fall; remove it in early spring.
Watering Eversweet Strawberry in Minnesota
First Year Watering Schedule
- Weeks 1–2: Every 1–2 days, keeping soil consistently moist
- Month 1–2: Every 2–3 days
- Month 3–6: 1–1.5 inches per week, more during fruiting and heat
- Stop supplemental watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities).
After Year One
Keep evenly moist through the long fruiting season and renew straw mulch to hold moisture and keep berries clean.
How is everbearing different from day-neutral?
Both fruit beyond the single June crop of June-bearers. Everbearers like Eversweet give two main flushes (early summer and fall) with some between; day-neutrals fruit more steadily. In practice, both extend your harvest.
Is it good in containers?
Excellent — its compact habit and heat tolerance make it a top pick for pots and baskets. Protect container roots over winter.
Will it survive a Minnesota winter?
Yes, to zone 4 — mulch the bed with straw in late fall and pull it back in spring.
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