Click here for Strawberry Care Guide Fragaria × ananassa (Fairfax) Introduced by George Darrow in 1923, Fairfax quickly gained popularity due to its exceptional flavor. It is considered one of the best-tasting strawberries for fresh consumption. Spring fruiting. Plant Characteristics: Pest Resistance: Very Good Disease Resistance: Very Good Drought Tolerance: Fair Heat Tolerance: Very Good Humidity Tolerance: Very Good Sun Tolerance: Excellent Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor Shade Tolerance: Fair No Spray: Very Good Salt Tolerance: Good Fresh for Kids: Excellent Thorns: None Soil Type: Fertile Edible Type: Fruit Self-Fertile: Yes Planting Recommendations: Zones: 4-8 Spacing: Space plants 18 inches apart in 3' wide beds. This information is provided to the best of our knowledge. We welcome any comments or feedback.