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Cambridge Favourite
Cambridge Favourite Strawberries
A sweet and reliable mid-season variety, Cambridge Favourite produces bright red, juicy strawberries bursting with flavour. Perfect for snacking or adding to desserts, once you taste them, supermarket berries won’t stand a chance!
Harvest
June to July — pick when berries are fully red, firm, and glossy.
Growing Instructions
• Planting: 30–40cm apart in well-drained soil, a hanging basket, or patio pot.
• Position: Full sun for the sweetest berries.
• Watering: Keep soil moist until established and during dry spells.
• Maintenance: Remove all runners to focus energy on fruiting.
Top Tips
• Extended Harvest: Plant alongside Honeoye and Pegasus for strawberries most of the summer.
• Bird Protection: Cover plants with a net to keep your berries safe.
• Runner Management: Snip runners regularly to encourage bigger, sweeter fruit.
• Sunshine: Keep plants in a sunny spot for the best flavour and colour.
| Product Name | Cambridge Favourite |
|---|---|
| Species | Strawberry |
| Variety | Cambridge Favourite |
| Planting Time | March - July |
| Harvest Time | June - July |
| Maturity from Planting | 40 - 90 Days |
| Hardyness | Hardy |
| pH Level | 5.5 - 6.8 |
| Size | 3 x 9cm pot plants |
| Pack Size | 9cm |