Sparkle

Sparkle is a late-season June-bearing strawberry introduced in New Jersey in 1942 and a longtime favorite for preserves and freezing. The vigorous, hardy plants runner freely and produce heavy crops of medium-sized, glossy, deep red berries with a classic sweet, old-fashioned strawberry flavor. Although the berries tend to grow smaller as the picking season progresses, their intense flavor and rich color make Sparkle a top choice for jam, where taste matters more than size. Very cold hardy and dependable, it has remained popular in northern gardens for generations. Gardeners who prioritize flavor and preserving quality over large modern berry size continue to plant Sparkle as a reliable, classic variety.