Cabot (MA)

Quick Facts

• Type: June-bearing strawberry
• Season: Mid- to late-season
• Flavor: Excellent, rich flavor—among the best of the very large-fruited varieties
• Berry: Extremely large, light red berries with somewhat irregular shape; color and firmness rated good
• Plant habit: Vigorous plants that may not run freely, often benefiting from closer in-row spacing
• Best for: Northern plantings and direct marketing where very large, eye-catching berries are desired
• Hardiness & disease: Winter hardy with good disease resistance overall; plants can be susceptible to winter injury but often suffer fewer frost losses than many varieties

Cabot is famous for producing some of the largest strawberries of any June-bearing variety, making it a standout choice for growers who want truly impressive berries on their market tables. The light red fruit is huge and somewhat irregular in shape, but the eating quality is excellent—often described as the best-tasting of the big-berry types. This combination of size and flavor makes Cabot especially well suited to direct-market and u-pick operations where visual impact and taste both matter.

Plants show low vigor in very sandy soils but perform with moderate vigor in heavier or more fertile ground. They are generally winter hardy and have good disease resistance, though some winter injury is possible in very harsh conditions; however, Cabot often experiences fewer frost-related losses than many other varieties. Because plants may not runner heavily, closer plant spacing can help fill the row. For northern growers targeting large, premium berries, Cabot is highly recommended.

For spacing recommendations and plant counts tailored to large-fruited June-bearing strawberries, see our Strawberry Spacing & Planting Guide before planting.