Mary’s Peak Strawberry

Mary’s Peak Strawberry

Mary’s Peak Strawberry yields medium to large size berries with excellent flavor and firmness. Although considered June bearing, they ripen later in June and even into July. Developed by Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station in conjunction with the USDA.

Latin Name: Fragaria x ananassa
Site and Soil: Strawberries like 1/2 day to full sun and well drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Strawberries are self fertile.
Hardiness: Mary’s Peak is hardy to -10F.
Bearing Age: 1st year after planting.
Size at Maturity: 6-8″ in height.
Bloom Time: Summer – Late Spring
Ripening Time: June
Yield: 1 pint
Pests & Diseases: Strawberries are not bothered by insect pests or diseases. Use straw mulch to keep berries off of soil and to deter slugs.
USDA Zone: 6