Earliglow is an early-season June-bearing strawberry released by the USDA in 1975 and long regarded as one of the best-flavored strawberries ever bred. It ripens very early, producing medium-sized, glossy, deep red berries with an outstanding sweet, aromatic taste that sets the standard for dessert quality. The plants are vigorous and hardy, sending out plentiful runners to fill a matted row. While the berries are somewhat smaller than modern commercial types and the yield more modest, gardeners grow Earliglow specifically for its exceptional flavor and its resistance to red stele and Verticillium wilt. It remains a benchmark variety for home gardeners in the eastern and midwestern United States who prize taste above all.
Flavor Profile
Exceptionally sweet and aromatic, widely considered one of the best-tasting strawberries for fresh dessert use.
Visual Characteristics
Medium, glossy, deep red berries that color evenly, borne early on vigorous runnering plants.
Growing Tips
Grow in matted rows and let runners fill in; its early ripening and top flavor reward gardeners who prize taste.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Resistant to red stele root rot and Verticillium wilt.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.