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Strawberry 'Cambridge Favourite' Variety

Strawberry 'Cambridge Favourite' is a classic mid-season variety, cherished by UK gardeners for its generous yields and reliable performance. These robust perennial plants (Fragaria × ananassa) burst into life each summer, producing clusters of orange-red, juicy berries from June to July.

Why Grow 'Cambridge Favourite'?

• Trusted Variety: A staple in British gardens for decades, known for consistent crops and superb flavour.
• Versatile Planting: Performs well in open ground, grow bags, containers, or even hanging baskets—ideal for gardens with limited space.
• Excellent Disease Resistance: Tolerant of common strawberry diseases, reducing maintenance and improving success rates.
• Bountiful Harvests: Each plant can yield up to 400g of fruit under good conditions.

Growing Guide

• Planting Time: Best planted in early spring or autumn when the soil is workable.
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade.
• Soil: Grows best in fertile, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH (5.5–6.5).
• Spacing: Space plants about 30cm apart in rows 45cm apart to allow airflow and easy picking.
• Irrigation: Water regularly during dry spells, especially while fruiting.

Care & Maintenance

• Mulching: Apply straw or mulch around plants to retain moisture and keep fruit clean.
• Feeding: Use a balanced fertiliser in spring; avoid overfeeding with nitrogen as it can reduce fruiting.
• Pruning: Remove runners unless propagating new plants. Cut back old leaves after harvesting to encourage healthy regrowth.
• Pest Watch: Protect ripening fruit from birds with netting if needed.

Garden Design Ideas

• Create productive borders by pairing with chives or borage, which attract pollinators and deter pests.
• Add to raised beds or window boxes for easy access and decorative appeal.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant these strawberries?
  The ideal time is early spring or autumn when the soil is moist but not waterlogged.
• How quickly will they produce fruit?
  You can expect your first harvest in the first summer after planting if planted early in the season.
• What type of soil do they prefer?
  'Cambridge Favourite' thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH (5.5–6.5).