'Cambridge Favourite' Strawberry Plants
The country's most loved variety
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Cambridge Favourite' Strawberry Plants
- One of the best known and loved strawberry varieties available
- Produces reliable crops of delicious orange-red strawberries from mid-June
- Performs well in a wide range of soils and growing conditions
- The preferred choice for delicious jams and preserves
- Great for freezing as it holds its shape better than most other varieties
- Often found on Pick Your Own farms due to its heavy cropping nature
What to expect
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Hardiness
Self fertile
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Cambridge Favourite' Strawberrys grows exceptionally well in pots; ensure the container is at least 30 cm deep and keep the compost moist.
How big does it get?
The 'Cambridge Favourite' Strawberry Plants forms a compact plant, typically reaching 20 to 30 centimetres in height and 30 to 40 centimetres in spread.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Cambridge Favourite' Strawberry requires full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for sweet, juicy berries.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Cambridge Favourite' Strawberry prefers fertile, well-draining, slightly acidic soil, and should be planted with the crown resting just above the soil surface, about 1 cm deep.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Cambridge Favourite' Strawberry Plants requires 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil consistently moist as it has shallow roots.
Will this plant need pruning?
The 'Cambridge Favourite' Strawberry Plants does not require traditional pruning, but you should remove dead leaves and runners to focus energy on fruiting.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Cambridge Favourite' strawberry is fully hardy (RHS H6), easily surviving temperatures down to -20°C. It is a tough, classic variety that will reliably overwinter outdoors across the entire UK.
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Meet Mike
Fruit plants grown with love (and serious knowhow!)
Mike’s our guy when it comes to growing soft fruits. He’s our grape guru. Our gooseberry genius. Our blueberry boffin. What Mike doesn’t know about soft fruits? Well, it simply isn’t worth knowing. Having traversed the world from Australia to Northern Ireland – and even undertaking a horticultural stint in Sweden – Mike combines his enthusiasm, technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and favourable climatic conditions of the Cotswolds to grow only the very juiciest, sweetest soft fruits.
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