Honeoye is a June-bearing strawberry that ripens in early to midseason. University of Minnesota trials rate it highly for winter hardiness and productivity, with medium red fruit suited to fresh eating, preserves, and freezing. Plant form: dormant bare-root strawberry crowns Harvest type: June-bearing, early to midseason Fruit: medium red berries; flavor can be less consistent in hot ripening weather Climate: excellent winter hardiness in northern trials Disease note: susceptible to red stele and Verticillium wilt; use well-draining soil and sound sanitation Site: full sun, well-draining soil, and consistent moisture Shipping Note: Box of 1,500 orders ship on Mondays. Place orders by Wednesday for shipping the following week. Available: Around mid-December until sold out (typically by March). If you need to delay your shipment, please contact Customer Service at [email protected] or call 888-784-1722 prior to placing your order. Ships via FDX HD to zones 2–5 and FDX 3 Day to zones 6–8. Customers outside zone 5 may choose FedEx Ground at their own risk due to longer transit times. Half-boxes are not available. For planting and care information, see our strawberry growing guide. Visit our Berry, Vine & Crowns Characteristics Chart to compare growing characteristics.
