
Fairfax Strawberry
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Fragaria × ananassa (Fairfax)
Introduced by George Darrow in 1923, Fairfax quickly gained popularity due to its exceptional flavor. It is considered one of the best-tasting strawberries for fresh consumption.
Plant Characteristics:
- Pest Resistance: Very Good
- Disease Resistance: Very Good
- Drought Tolerance: Fair
- Heat Tolerance: Very Good
- Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
- Sun Tolerance: Excellent
- Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
- Shade Tolerance: Fair
- No Spray: Very Good
- Salt Tolerance: Good
- Fresh for Kids: Excellent
- Thorns: None
- Soil Type: Fertile
- Edible Type: Fruit
- Self-Fertile: Yes
Planting Recommendations:
- Zones: 4-8
- Spacing: Space plants 18 inches apart in 3' wide beds.
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