When growing day-neutral strawberry varieties, we advise either a climate-controlled greenhouse or to farm indoors using LED lights. Day-neutral strawberries are extremely sensitive to the climate environment, and respecting the temperature recommended range for optimum crop yield is mandatory:
Day-neutral strawberry varieties produce fruit continuously throughout the growing season, unaffected by daylight length. They offer smaller, frequent ongoing harvests, suitable for cooler climates.
In Japan, where they grow mainly day-neutral strawberry varieties, the peak harvest season is between November and March, when the climate is at its coldest, often in freezing and snowing conditions. However, all strawberry greenhouses in Japan are equipped with a heater system (usually gas-powered) maintaining the temperature above 10°C at all times.
Here’s the list with both the average weight per fruit and the average crop yield per plant for each variety of day-neutral strawberries:
Comprehensive List of Day-Neutral Strawberry Varieties
1. Albion
- Average Fruit Weight: 30-35g
- Yield per Plant: 400-700g
- Description: Known for its excellent flavor and large, firm berries, Albion is a popular choice for extended harvest periods.
2. Seascape
- Average Fruit Weight: 20-25g
- Yield per Plant: 500-800g
- Description: Seascape offers a consistent harvest with bright red, juicy berries, ideal for fresh consumption and desserts.
3. Aromas
- Average Fruit Weight: 25-30g
- Yield per Plant: 600-900g
- Description: Aromas strawberries are known for their rich flavor and high productivity, making them a favorite for commercial growers.
4. Evie 2
- Average Fruit Weight: 20-25g
- Yield per Plant: 500-800g
- Description: A high-yielding variety, Evie 2 produces sweet, medium-sized berries that are excellent for continuous harvests.
5. San Andreas
- Average Fruit Weight: 30-35g
- Yield per Plant: 500-750g
- Description: San Andreas is a newer variety with large, firm berries, praised for its disease resistance and consistent production.
6. Portola
- Average Fruit Weight: 25-30g
- Yield per Plant: 500-800g
- Description: Portola offers high yields and large, firm fruit, making it a reliable choice for both fresh markets and home gardens.
7. Tribute
- Average Fruit Weight: 15-20g
- Yield per Plant: 400-600g
- Description: Tribute is a smaller berry variety known for its excellent flavor and suitability for home gardening.
8. Tristar
- Average Fruit Weight: 15-20g
- Yield per Plant: 350-500g
- Description: Tristar is a compact variety, producing smaller berries with a sweet taste, perfect for smaller growing spaces.
9. Mara des Bois
- Average Fruit Weight: 10-15g
- Yield per Plant: 400-600g
- Description: This variety is renowned for its intense, wild-strawberry flavor, despite the smaller berry size.
10. Monterey
- Average Fruit Weight: 25-30g
- Yield per Plant: 500-750g
- Description: Monterey is known for its consistent production and sweet, juicy berries that are perfect for fresh eating.
11. Charlotte
- Average Fruit Weight: 20-25g
- Yield per Plant: 450-600g
- Description: Charlotte strawberries are aromatic with a firm texture, making them ideal for gourmet applications.
12. Hecker
- Average Fruit Weight: 15-20g
- Yield per Plant: 350-500g
- Description: Hecker is a reliable variety that produces small to medium berries with a rich, sweet flavor.
13. Ostara
- Average Fruit Weight: 20-25g
- Yield per Plant: 300-500g
- Description: Ostara is a vigorous plant that produces medium-sized, flavorful berries ideal for continuous harvest.
14. Evie
- Average Fruit Weight: 20-25g
- Yield per Plant: 500-700g
- Description: Evie is known for its high productivity and sweet, medium-sized berries that are great for fresh use.
15. Everest
- Average Fruit Weight: 20-25g
- Yield per Plant: 450-700g
- Description: Everest strawberries are robust and produce medium to large berries with good flavor and shelf life.
16. Elan
- Average Fruit Weight: 20-25g
- Yield per Plant: 500-800g
- Description: Elan is a high-yielding variety with sweet, medium-sized berries, suitable for both fresh use and processing.
Japanese Day-Neutral Strawberry Varieties
1. Tochiotome
- Average Fruit Weight: 20-30g
- Yield per Plant: 500-700g
- Description: Tochiotome is highly prized in Japan for its balanced sweetness and acidity, producing large, attractive berries.
2. Suzuakane
- Average Fruit Weight: 20-25g
- Yield per Plant: 450-600g
- Description: This variety is known for its deep red color and sweet flavor, making it a popular choice for desserts.
3. Akihime
- Average Fruit Weight: 20-30g
- Yield per Plant: 500-750g
- Description: Akihime strawberries are large, sweet, and juicy, favored in Japan for their excellent taste and aroma.
4. Sachinoka
- Average Fruit Weight: 20-25g
- Yield per Plant: 400-600g
- Description: Sachinoka is a productive variety with medium-sized berries, known for their firm texture and sweet taste.
5. Yotsuboshi
- Average Fruit Weight: 15-20g
- Yield per Plant: 400-600g
- Description: Yotsuboshi produces smaller berries with a strong flavor, ideal for gourmet dishes and fresh consumption.
6. Kaorino
- Average Fruit Weight: 20-30g
- Yield per Plant: 500-700g
- Description: Kaorino is celebrated for its fragrant aroma and sweet, large berries, making it a premium variety in Japan.
7. Amarin
- Average Fruit Weight: 25-35g
- Yield per Plant: 500-750g
- Description: Amarin produces large, firm berries with a balanced sweetness, ideal for both fresh markets and processing.
8. Nyoho
- Average Fruit Weight: 20-25g
- Yield per Plant: 450-600g
- Description: Nyoho strawberries are medium-sized with a bright red color and sweet taste, popular for fresh consumption.
9. Benihoppe
- Average Fruit Weight: 25-30g
- Yield per Plant: 500-700g
- Description: Benihoppe is one of the most sought-after varieties in Japan, known for its large, sweet berries and excellent shelf life.
10. Mieko
- Average Fruit Weight: 20-25g
- Yield per Plant: 400-600g
- Description: Mieko strawberries are medium-sized with a well-balanced flavor, making them suitable for fresh and processed uses.
We advise you to read the following articles published in our blog relating to strawberry farming indoors:
Indoor Strawberry Vertical Farms
Hydroponic Strawberry Farming Indoors
Hydroponic Strawberry Cultivation System
Growing Everbearing Strawberry on Hydroponic Towers
Growing June-Bearing Strawberries Hydroponically
Electrical Output Calculation for a 200 m² Strawberry Indoor Tower Farm
