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Eversweet

Eversweet has bright red, cone-shaped berries with an exceptionally sweet flavor reminiscent of heirloom varieties.
This strawberry produces a steady supplY. of tasty fruit all summer. Eversweet is known for its large, plump, and prolific fruits that have good disease resistance. It thrives in heat with no loss in fruit quality. Use the delicious, fresh fruit in desserts, juices, jams, syrups, as a garnish, or dip in chocolate. Plant it in a patch by itself or use to border a flower, vegetable, or herb garden. For small space gardens, grow it in hanging baskets, window boxes, barrels, or pots on the patio. Eversweet thrives in full sun in rich, well-drained soil. It is hardy in Zones 5-9.

 

Simple Strawberry-Banana Smoothie

 

1 pint fresh strawberries; remove stems,
2 ripe bananas, 3 Tablespoons sugar or honey
1 cup ice cubes, ¾ cup milk, yogurt, or coconut water

Wash strawberries and remove banana peels. In a blender, process all ingredients until smooth. For extra flavor, add a few drops of vanilla extract; do not overdo as a few drops go a long way. Garnish with whole strawberries on the rim of the glass.


Full Sun
Height 8-10"
Plant 12-24" Apart

 
     
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