Fragaria × ananassa 'Quinault' (Everbearing Strawberry)

'Quinault' is an older everbearing strawberry variety with a long track record in home gardens across the Pacific Northwest. It produces large, soft, sweet berries in flushes from late spring through fall, with the strongest crops in early summer and again as cooler weather returns in September. The fruit is flavorful fresh from the garden and handles reasonably well for jam-making and freezing.

Unlike June-bearing types, 'Quinault' sets a modest crop in its planting year, which rewards impatient gardeners. It sends out runners and spreads into a productive bed over two to three seasons. Plant in rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture and full sun for the heaviest yields. Mulching around the plants helps retain moisture and keeps the berries clean.

For the Oregon coast, everbearing varieties like 'Quinault' suit home gardeners who want a long picking season rather than one concentrated harvest. Renew the bed every three to four years by replanting with healthy daughter plants from your best producers. Birds are enthusiastic about the fruit, so plan for netting if you want to harvest most of what the plants produce.