Tristar

Family: Rosaceae Fruit

Planting Schedule

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Sun-warmed Tristar strawberries burst with a bright, classic berry fragrance and a sweet-tart, candy-red flavor that feels vivid from the first bite.

The fruit is medium to large with a glossy, conical shape and a firm, juicy texture that holds its character beautifully for fresh enjoyment and preserves alike. Grow Tristar for a reliable, home-garden harvest at about 70 days—ideal for turning baskets into fragrant, ruby-red highlights across the season.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 70 DaysHabit: Perennial_Crown

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Tristar 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	Aug 24th – Jul 15th
Zone 1b	Direct Sow	Jun 1st	Aug 10th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Aug 3rd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 24th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 28th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 22nd – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 17th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 13th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jul 10th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jul 4th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 29th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 19th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Jun 10th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	Jun 1st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 15th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 20th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	70
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Perennial_Crown
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	7

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Tristar’s firm, juicy flesh stands up to quick maceration, so you get real strawberry fruit in the bowl rather than a fast-melting paste. The sweet-tart punch and perfume are built for cold applications—think cream, vanilla, and a hit of lemon—then hold their own in preserves where color stays ruby-red.

Best Uses

fresh eating in sliced salads where they can keep their shape
quick maceration for spoonable topping (held, not soupy)
canning or freezer preserves for vivid candy-red color and texture
folding into whipped cream or yogurt for a clean, fragrant finish

Flavor Profile

bright sweet-tart flavor classic strawberry perfume medium-large berries with firm, juicy bite

Kitchen Pairings

balsamic vinegar heavy cream vanilla lemon zest dark chocolate

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my Fragaria × ananassa (eversweet-type ‘Tristar’) leaves developing brown spots or turning yellow, and what should I do?

Brown, irregular leaf spots and yellowing are common with fungal leaf blights on strawberries, especially in wet, crowded growth. Remove and discard infected leaves, then improve airflow by thinning runner crowding and keeping foliage dry; water at the soil line, not overhead. If the problem keeps spreading, use a label-approved fungicide for strawberries and apply according to the interval on the product.

How often should I water ‘Tristar’ strawberries during the main growing phase?

During active flowering and fruiting, keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy—aim for about 1 inch of water per week split across a couple waterings, adjusted for heat and container size. Check by pushing a finger 1–2 inches into the soil; it should feel evenly moist, not dry and not waterlogged. Use mulch to stabilize moisture and reduce splashing that feeds leaf diseases.

How can I tell when ‘Tristar’ strawberries are ready to harvest?

Harvest when berries are fully red (no white shoulders) and the seeds (achenes) look dry and set rather than pale. Pick every 1–2 days once they start ripening, since ‘Tristar’ produces on a continuous schedule and overripe berries can soften quickly. For best flavor, harvest in the morning and cool promptly after picking.