Sweet Charlie Strawberry

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Fragaria × ananassa ‘Sweet Charlie’ 

‘Sweet Charlie’ was the first patented strawberry released by the University of Florida. It produces large, conical fruit with outstanding sweetness and rich flavor—winning the taste test at the 1994 North Carolina Strawberry Growers Meeting.

The plants have a compact growth habit with dark green foliage, and the fruit truly lives up to its name. ‘Sweet Charlie’ performs especially well in warmer climates and is well suited for home gardens and southern growers.

• Hardiness Zones: 7–9
• Growth Habit: Compact
• Fruit Size: Large, conical
• Flavor: Very sweet

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Very Good
• Disease Resistance: Very Good
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Excellent
• Humidity Tolerance: Excellent
• Sun Tolerance: Excellent
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
• Shade Tolerance: Fair
• No Spray: Very Good
• Salt Tolerance: Fair
• Fresh for Kids: Excellent
• Deer Resistance: Poor
• Thorns: No
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained
• Edible Type: Berry
• Self-Fertile: Yes

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.