The Ozark Beauty strawberries were planted according to manufacturing instructions, in 3-gallon black plastic nursery pots with drainage holes in the bottom of the pots. Two strawberries were planted in each pot, approximately 10” apart. The soil was a mixture of 1:1 ratio of Miracle-Gro potting soil (Marysville, OH) and Nevada topsoil. The pH of the soil was monitored using a portable pH meter before planting and during the season (Oakton Instruments, Vernon Hills, IL). The pH of the soil was typically between 5.5-5.7. The plants were watered using a drip-irrigation system for 15 minutes three times a week. The plants were fertilized with Miracle-Gro all-purpose fertilizer (Marysville, OH) every six weeks