Strawberry Malling Supreme - Fragaria × ananassa
Full sun.
Jun–Jul (summer varieties).
Mar–May or Aug–Sep.
20–30cm height; 30–45cm spread.
Overview
Strawberry ‘Malling Supreme’ is a high-yielding early-season variety that produces large, glossy red fruits with excellent sweetness and flavour. Bred for reliable cropping and strong garden performance, it’s ideal for beds, borders and containers.
- Vegetable Type: Strawberry Malling Supreme
- Key Characteristic: Large, early-season fruits with excellent sweetness and flavour.
- Hardiness: Hardy (suitable for most UK gardens).
PLANTING ADVICE
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Suitable for beds, raised beds or containers.
- Outdoor cultivation
Suitable for outdoor cultivation in full sun or light shade.
- Greenhouse cultivation
Can be grown under cover for earlier crops, though typically grown outdoors.
CARE & HARVEST
Mulch with straw to keep fruit clean. Mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune after fruiting or in winter depending on the variety. Protect ripening fruit from birds with netting.
- Watering: Water well during flowering and fruiting. Container-grown plants will need more frequent watering in warm weather.
- Feeding: Feed with a high-potash fertiliser in spring and again after the first flush of fruit.
- Cutting and prunning: Remove any damaged or diseased growth as needed.
- Harvesting: Harvest when fruits are fully coloured and come away easily with a gentle pull. Harvest little and often for best flavour.
- Pest and diseases: Protect fruit from slugs and birds using netting or barriers.
Verve recommends...
- Replace plants every 3–4 years to maintain strong yields.