Fragaria ‘Kent’
Kent produces high yields of bright red fruit. These large, delicious red berries are as juicy as they come. The perfect variety for eating fresh, freezing and for jams. Kent has been a long time favourite of both home and commercial growers. This variety produces one large crop of fruit during a 2-3 week period in early July. Self-pollinating; only one variety required for fruit production.
Height: 4-10″
Spread: 18″
Light Needs: Full Sun
Hardiness Zone: 3
Foliage Colour: Green
Fall Foliage: N/A
Growth Habit: Spreading, Groundcover
Flower Colour: White, Yellow Centers
Blooms: Spring
Fruit Colour: Red
Fruit Size: 10 grams
Fruit Timing: Ripe Early July
Fruit Use: Fresh Eating, Cooking, Baking, Preserves
Key Features: Hardy, Edible Fruit (Mild Sweet Flavour), High Yield
Landscape Uses: Groundcover, Borders, Container Planting, Hanging Baskets, Orchard
Pollination: Self-Pollinating