🌱 Strawberry 'Cambridge Favourite'

Sowing window (UK)	March to September
Minimum soil temperature	5°C at seed depth
Spacing	75 cm apart
Days to harvest	180 days
Sowing method	Direct sow outdoors
Frost hardy	Yes
Sun	full-sun
Watering	moderate
Plant family	Rosaceae

When should I sow Strawberry 'Cambridge Favourite' in the UK?

In the UK, sow Strawberry 'Cambridge Favourite' from March to September. It is normally sown direct outdoors. Wait until the soil has reached 5°C at seed depth rather than going by the calendar - strawberry will sit and rot in cold ground.

What soil temperature does Strawberry 'Cambridge Favourite' need to germinate?

Strawberry 'Cambridge Favourite' needs a minimum soil temperature of 5°C at seed depth to germinate reliably. Below that, germination is slow and patchy, and seed is more likely to rot than sprout. Measure at around 5cm down, in the morning, rather than trusting air temperature.

How deep and how far apart should I sow Strawberry 'Cambridge Favourite'?

For Strawberry 'Cambridge Favourite', space plants 75cm apart.

How long does Strawberry 'Cambridge Favourite' take to grow?

Strawberry 'Cambridge Favourite' takes roughly 180 days from sowing to harvest.

Is Strawberry 'Cambridge Favourite' frost hardy?

Yes. Strawberry 'Cambridge Favourite' is frost hardy and will stand through UK frosts, so it can be left out over winter in most of the country.

Sowing data cross-checked against RHS growing guides and UK seed-merchant catalogues. Soil temperatures are the minimum for reliable germination, measured at seed depth.