Hi

I'm in 10 so conditions are different but would think you'd have much better luck?? I'd go to one of the university sites and follow their directions as to method and choice of cultivar for your area . I used strawberry jars and hanging baskets .had the best luck with "ozark beauty" getting the most fruit and the least offsets and the most tolerant of heat. they are a june bearer I found everbearing produced lots of offsets ,little fruit but only during the cooler parts of winter. Some even made it through summer but were even less productive 2/3 year. SB is a crop for the serious gardener requires the right variety at the right time and method and right number of plants

I settled for a beautiful hanging basket with an occasional reward of fruit lol

It can be done though with the right method!! good luck gary

There are several commercial strawberry growers near Starke, FL which is about 40-50 miles South of Jacksonville. I do not know what varieties they may grow. However, your climate is favorable for strawberries. Good luck with them.

Thanks guys. I think I'll go with the U of FL recommendation and will see. I had a 20x20 foot bed of them up north for years. Can't do that here but I'll settle for a small number of plants giving me one of my favorite fruits. Will report on progress next year.