berry variety in zone 4a
Sparkle june-bearing strawberry in zone 4a
Sparkle · Fragaria x ananassa
- Zone
- 4a -30°F to -25°F
- Growing season
- 120 days
- Days to harvest
- 28 to 35
The verdict
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About Sparkle
Tart-sweet, soft, deep red flavor; the classic jam and freezing strawberry, defines strawberry preserve flavor. Late-season, very cold-hardy.
Critical timing for zone 4a
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Common challenges in zone 4a
- ▸ Late frosts damage early bloomers
- ▸ Limited peach varieties
Modified care for zone 4a
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Sparkle in adjacent zones
Other june-bearing strawberry varieties for zone 4a
- Allstar
Sweet, mild, large pale-red berries with firm flesh; fresh, freezing, baking. Mid-season, vigorous, disease-re…
- Earliglow
Intensely sweet, classic strawberry flavor; the gold-standard early-season variety for fresh eating, jam, free…
- Honeoye
Sweet-tart, firm, bright red large berries; fresh, freezing, jam. Mid-season, very productive, cold-hardy. The…
- Jewel
Sweet, juicy, large glossy red berries with classic dessert flavor; fresh eating premium, also good for freezi…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Sparkle june-bearing strawberry grow in zone 4a?
Yes. Sparkle is recommended for USDA zones 3a through 5b, which includes zone 4a.
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Image: "Starr 080103-1271 Fragaria x ananassa", by Forest & Kim Starr, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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