2. Three types of strawberries grow in Illinois:
- June or spring bearing: produce flowers, fruits and runners during a two- to three-week period in the spring, known for larger berries, grow best in matted row systems
- Everbearing: produce three periods of flowers and fruit during the spring, summer and fall, known for smaller berries, can be grown in terraced beds, barrels or pyramids
- Day neutral: produce fruit throughout the growing season, known for medium-size berries, can be grown in terraced beds, barrels or pyramids