Territorial Seed Company HOOD Strawberry

June-bearing varieties produce one large, concentrated harvest over a period of about two to three weeks in early summer. This makes them an excellent choice if you want to gather a large quantity of fruit at once for canning, freezing, or making preserves.

Pinching off the blossoms in the first season prevents the plant from putting energy into fruit production. This allows the plant to focus its resources on establishing a strong, healthy root system, which leads to much higher yields in subsequent years.

Hood strawberries are hardy in USDA zones 6 through 10. They are particularly well-suited to the Pacific Northwest but will thrive in any region that provides full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

For optimal airflow and growth, space your Hood strawberry plants 12 to 15 inches apart. This spacing helps prevent overcrowding and ensures each plant has enough access to nutrients and sunlight.

Hood strawberries are notably resistant to root rot and mildew, two of the most common issues that plague strawberry patches. While they are resilient, providing well-drained soil remains the best way to keep them healthy.