Ozark Beauty

Family: Rosaceae Fruit

Planting Schedule

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Sun-warmed berries of Ozark Beauty unfurl with a bright, classic strawberry fragrance and a jewel-like, medium-red sheen that practically glows in the garden.

The fruit is richly flavored and juicy, with a firm, tender bite that holds its shape for satisfying fresh enjoyment and makes a beautiful choice for preserves and spoonable sauces. From cool-season planting to 90 days to maturity, this heirloom delivers a steady, garden-to-table harvest with the kind of old-fashioned charm that keeps you reaching back for “just one more.”

Light: Full SunMaturity: 90 DaysHabit: Perennial_Crown

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Ozark Beauty Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Direct Sow	Jun 15th	Sep 13th – Jul 15th
Zone 1b	Direct Sow	Jun 1st	Aug 30th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Aug 23rd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Aug 13th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Aug 13th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Aug 17th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Aug 13th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Aug 11th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Aug 6th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Aug 2nd – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jul 30th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jul 24th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jul 19th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jul 9th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Jun 30th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	Jun 21st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	Jun 4th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	May 10th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	90
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Perennial_Crown
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	60
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Ozark Beauty is a strawberry built for the moment you bite in: juicy but still firm enough to stay intact, so it performs better than softer berries in fresh platters and cooked spoon sauces. Choose it when you want fragrant, bright fruit that reduces cleanly without turning thin or grainy.

Best Uses

fresh eating where you want a strawberry that won’t collapse into watery mush
stirring into a quick, spoonable fruit sauce (light simmer, then thicken on reduction)
small-batch preserves with visible whole fruit pieces
macération with sugar to create a flavorful syrup for yogurt or pancakes

Flavor Profile

classic strawberry fragrance juicy, sweet-forward flavor firm-tender bite that holds its shape glossy medium-red fruit that stays spoonable when heated

Kitchen Pairings

balsamic vinegar whipped cream vanilla dark chocolate lemon zest Greek yogurt

Frequently Asked Questions

What are common pests or diseases on Fragaria × ananassa ‘Ozark Beauty’, and how can I manage them?

Watch for gray mold (Botrytis) on berries, especially in humid weather—remove any rotting berries right away and improve airflow by keeping weeds low and spacing plants. If you see powdery mildew (white, dusty growth on leaves), water at the soil line (not on foliage) and remove heavily infected leaves to reduce spread. For both issues, keep strawberry leaves mulched with straw to prevent berries from sitting on wet soil.

How often should I water Fragaria × ananassa during the main growing phase?

During active flowering and fruiting, keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—aim for about 1 inch of water per week, adjusting for heat and rainfall. Water in the morning so leaves and flowers dry quickly, and use drip irrigation or a slow soaker to target the root zone. If the top 1 inch of soil is dry, it’s time to water; if water pools or the soil stays muddy, cut back.

How do I know when ‘Ozark Beauty’ strawberries are ready to harvest?

Harvest when berries are fully red (no white or pale green at the tip), glossy, and easily detach with a gentle twist. Pick every 1–2 days at peak season because ripe strawberries can over-soften quickly. For best sweetness, harvest in the morning after drying, when berries are firm and cool.