honeoye strawberry seeds Honeoye Strawberry Plants – The Farm On Central

honeoye strawberry seeds Honeoye Strawberry Plants – The Farm On CentralHoneoye Strawberry is a classic earlymidseason strawberry variety developed at the Cornell Research Station in Geneva, New York. Loved for its winter hardiness, vigorous growth, and consistently high yields, Honeoye produces large, firm berries with excellent color and flavor. This dependable June bearing variety is especially popular in cooler climates and is often praised for being one of the most reliable producers year after year. Honeoye berries

Honeoye Strawberry is a classic early–midseason strawberry variety developed at the Cornell Research Station in Geneva, New York. Loved for its winter hardiness, vigorous growth, and consistently high yields, Honeoye produces large, firm berries with excellent color and flavor. This dependable June-bearing variety is especially popular in cooler climates and is often praised for being one of the most reliable producers year after year. Honeoye berries are wonderful for fresh eating and truly shine when frozen, making this a great choice for gardeners who want both immediate harvests and long-term enjoyment.

Plants are shipped as bare-root bundles of 10 or 25 plants.

SHIPPING INFO: This product begins shipping in March. We will try to ship within the ideal planting window for your growing zone.

Why Grow Honeoye Strawberry?

• Produces large, firm berries with excellent flavor and color
• Early–midseason June-bearing variety with dependable harvests
• Extremely winter hardy and well suited for northern climates
• High-yielding and one of our most consistent producers
• Excellent fresh or frozen for year-round enjoyment

Growing Information

🌱 Plant Type: Bare root strawberry (June-bearing)
🌱 Hardiness Zones: 3–8
🌱 Mature Size: Up to 12 inches tall and wide
🌱 When to Plant: Early spring, as soon as soil can be worked
🌱 When to Harvest: Early to midseason (typically late spring through early summer, depending on location)

Cultivation Tips

• Soil requirements: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter. Incorporate compost before planting and avoid low areas where water may pool.
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily) for best fruit size and sweetness.
• Planting depth: Set plants so the crown sits just above the soil surface—do not bury or expose it.
• Spacing: Approximately 12 inches apart (can be spaced wider if desired).
• Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing season. Mulching helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
• Harvesting: Pick berries when fully red and firm. Harvest every few days during peak season.
• Landscape use: Excellent for garden beds, borders, containers, and edible landscapes. Honeoye’s compact habit also works well as ground cover.

Click here for our Strawberry Bare Root Planting Guide

History

Honeoye Strawberry was developed at the Cornell Research Station in Geneva, NY and has been grown by gardeners for more than 30 years. Known for its cold tolerance, vigorous growth, and extended fruiting period, Honeoye remains a trusted favorite for growers seeking reliability, abundance, and excellent freezing quality.

Non-GMO Commitment: At The Farm on Central, all our plants are guaranteed non-GMO and not genetically modified in any way, upholding natural breeding methods and promoting sustainable gardening and farming practices.

Growing method: Conventionally grown.