Cabot Strawberry Plant
Description
Cabot Strawberry is a June-bearing variety built for maximum production and genuine eating quality. Known for producing exceptionally large, wide, firm berries with rich, sweet flavor, it’s a standout choice for home gardeners and a proven performer in commercial plantings and pick-your-own berry patches alike. Cold hardy, disease resistant, and easy to grow in Zones 4–8, Cabot delivers impressive results with minimal fuss.
Big Berries, Rich Flavor — Right From the Garden
Cabot is recognized for producing some of the largest strawberries you can grow at home. The berries are wide, firm, and deeply red with a rich, sweet flavor that holds up well for fresh eating, preserves, and desserts. That firm texture also means the fruit ships and stores better than softer varieties — a practical advantage at harvest time whether you’re picking for yourself or filling a patch for others.
Commercial-Grade Performance in the Home Garden
Cabot earned its reputation in commercial growing and pick-your-own operations, where consistent yields, large fruit size, and disease resistance matter most. That same performance carries directly into the home garden — vigorous, easy-care plants that produce reliably and reward good soil preparation with abundant crops each June.
An Excellent Choice for Northern Climates
Cabot was bred with cold hardiness in mind, making it a particularly strong performer in northern growing regions where late frosts and cold winters can challenge other varieties. Its resistance to red stele — one of the most damaging strawberry diseases in cool, wet soils — adds another layer of reliability for growers in the North.
Why Growers Choose Cabot
- Exceptionally large berries — wide, firm fruit with outstanding visual appeal and flavor
- Commercial-proven variety — trusted in pick-your-own operations and home gardens alike
- Disease resistant — resistant to red stele for reliable performance in cool, wet conditions
- Cold hardy and widely adapted — an excellent choice for northern climates in Zones 4–8
- June-bearing — a concentrated early-summer harvest ideal for preserving and fresh eating
- Self-pollinating — fruit with just one plant
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | June |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 1 - 2 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow strawberry plants in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.



