Tristar

Strawberry

70d to harvest

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.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	May 15th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 15th
Harvest Begins	Jul 24th
Harvest Ends	Sep 1st

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

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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 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.