Ogallala Everbearing Strawberry

‘Ogallala’ is a traditional everbearing garden strawberry with vigorous plants and flavorful red fruit. The berries are useful for fresh eating and processing, and the plant’s compact size fits a home garden bed or container. ## Growing Conditions Grow strawberries in a sunny site with soil that drains well; add organic matter if the soil is poor and keep plants watered during flowering and fruit development. Reported mature dimensions are about 6–12 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide. Zone 3 is listed by a nursery source, while regional performance and winter protection depend on climate. ## Seasonal Interest ‘Ogallala’ is classed as an everbearer, but its crop is better described as spring and fall flushes with less fruit between them than as uninterrupted production. The fruit is medium-sized, dark red, and aromatic. [Utah State University Extension](https://extension.usu.edu/yardandgarden/research/strawberries-in-the-garden) describes its hardiness, vigor, and fruit, while [Oregon State University Extension](https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/ec-1618-strawberry-cultivars-western-oregon-washington) explains the spring and fall pattern of everbearing strawberries. [McKay Nursery](https://www.mckaynursery.com/ogallala-strawberry) lists this cultivar’s dimensions and garden use. ## Maintenance Keep the planting weeded and remove damaged leaves and overripe fruit. Harvest regularly through the crop periods. Refresh older plants when vigor and yield decline, and use clean planting stock to reduce the chance of carrying disease into a new bed.