Hmm, maybe only commercial growers plant them?

The commercial growers plant 'Chandler' typically, which produces a heavy crop over a short spring time period. If you want to make jams, etc., then this is a good choice. 'Everbearing' is good for a longer crop period in smaller amounts. Nice to plant in hanging baskets and you would like fruit for spring to fall. Never plant strawberries in red clay as they are very disease prone.