Results and Recommendations Strawberry Variety Trials in Maine (PDF) What Makes a Good Strawberry Variety? Yield Harvest season Fruit quality Size Color Firmness Flavor Durability Winter hardiness Disease resistance Longevity Customer Appeal Strawberry Variety Trial, 2006-09 Highmoor Farm, Monmouth, Maine Narrow matted row, raised bed Trickle irrigation Planted 2006, flowers removed Plants 12” apart, 4.5’