[vegmandan]

I'm going to replace my Stawberry plants this year as this will be their 3rd year.

I was wondering what everyones favourite varieties were and for what reason ?.

Cheers..

[Swee'pea]

oo what a great post as I am wanting a strawberry bed...will keep an eye on the answers you get

[cynthialilly]

It really depends on what you will be using the S'berries for.  I don't like S'berries but grow them for my daughter and jam making.
For jam making I use Cambridge Favourite - loads of fruit with a slight tang so higher pectin level.  For my daughter I grow Tenira - these are sweet and have a very nice flavour and texture.  Both varieties are available from http://www.kenmuir.co.uk/.

[vegmandan]

Sorry,I just want them for eating rather than Jam making.

Some of mine have become a bit bitter tasting so I really want a good sweet variety.

Thanks.

[agapanthus]

Marshmello  (not sure of the spelling ) are very good

[gobs]

Aromel is liked here a lot.

[spud]

I go for the ones that fruit for a longer period over the summer, less glut but theres always a few to eat when i visit the greenhouse    this year I've got 58 plants potted up, so I hoping for a bumper crop  

Cheers

 

[gregmcalister]

I've only grown two varieties - Elsanta and Pegasus

I found the Elsanta to be a bit disappointing with no real sweetness or flavour but they do alright in jam.

The Pegasus are better for eating with good flavour and sweetness.

I'll be preparing a dedicated strawberry bed this year on the allotment so I'm hoping for better results.

[mashbintater]

Interesting! I've just planted 3 strawberry plants called Honeyoye I bought from Wilko, put them in three small hangers. I had to soak them first they were very dry, don't know of they'll grow. Any comments?  

[Growbag]

I prefer Cambridge Favourite although it can be less resistant to viruses than the more modern varieties.   Pegasus is also lovely.  Elsanta is tasteless and best left in the supermarkets.

[Snap Dragon]

I've ordered a variety called Irresistible....

It's meant to be very sweet but as I've not tried it before I couldn't tell you if it's any good!