Overview

Bring the joy of fresh, homegrown fruit to your garden with our 10 Chandler strawberry bare roots. The ‘Chandler’ strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is a highly sought-after June-bearing variety renowned for its exceptional flavor, impressive size, and firm texture. These plants are a favorite among home gardeners and commercial growers alike, offering a substantial harvest over a 2-3 week period. As a June-bearer, you can anticipate a single, abundant crop of delicious berries in late spring to early summer, making them a perfect addition for those who enjoy canning, freezing, or simply indulging in fresh strawberries. These bare roots are ready to be planted and established in your garden, providing a cost-effective and efficient way to start your strawberry patch.

Key Benefits

Choosing to plant Chandler strawberry bare roots offers a multitude of advantages for any gardener looking to enjoy fresh, high-quality fruit. These benefits extend from the ease of growth to the sheer abundance and quality of the harvest.

• Abundant June Harvest: As a June-bearing variety, the ‘Chandler’ provides a concentrated, large harvest of strawberries over a 2-3 week period, perfect for making jams, pies, or enjoying fresh. This makes growing Chandler strawberries a rewarding experience for those who appreciate a bountiful yield.
• Superior Berry Quality: Known for producing large, exceptionally sweet, and firm berries, the ‘Chandler’ strawberry is a top choice for both fresh eating and preserving. The rich flavor and good texture are highly prized.
• Vigorous Growth: Fragaria x ananassa ‘Chandler’ plants are robust growers, establishing quickly from bare roots and producing healthy foliage that supports a strong berry yield.
• Adaptable to Southern Climates: While thriving in USDA Zones 5 to 8, ‘Chandler’ strawberries are particularly well-suited for Southern areas, making them a reliable choice for gardeners in warmer regions.
• Space-Efficient Planting: Bare roots are easy to plant and, once established, runner production helps fill out your strawberry patch naturally, maximizing your garden space for fruit production. If you’re looking for strawberry plants for sale, bare roots are an efficient option.
• Economical Choice: Starting with bare roots is often more cost-effective than purchasing potted plants, allowing you to establish a larger strawberry patch for less.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Successful cultivation of your Chandler strawberry bare roots requires attention to a few key care guidelines to ensure a healthy and productive patch. When you are growing Chandler strawberries, proper site selection and consistent care are crucial. Strawberries thrive in full sun, meaning they need at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Choose a location in your garden that receives ample sun exposure throughout the day. Well-drained soil is paramount; sandy loam rich in organic matter is ideal. Amend heavy clay soils with compost to improve drainage, and sandy soils with compost to improve water retention. A slightly acidic pH between 5.5 and 6.8 is preferred. Plant bare roots in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked.

When planting, ensure the crown of the strawberry plant (where the leaves emerge) is at soil level, with the roots spread out and covered. Water thoroughly after planting. Consistent moisture is essential, especially during flowering and fruiting. Aim for about 1 inch of water per week, either from rainfall or irrigation. Avoid overhead watering if possible, as this can encourage fungal diseases; drip irrigation or soaker hoses are ideal. Fertilize lightly in early spring with a balanced fertilizer and again after the main harvest. Protect plants from extreme temperatures; in colder zones, mulching can help insulate the crowns over winter. Regularly remove weeds, as they compete for nutrients and water. Keep an eye out for common pests like slugs and birds, and use appropriate organic controls or netting to protect your developing berries. With proper care, your June-bearing strawberry plant will reward you with years of delicious fruit.

Size & Details

This offering includes 10 Chandler strawberry bare roots, ready for planting. Each bare root is a dormant plant, carefully harvested without soil, ensuring easy shipping and planting. Once planted, these bare roots will quickly establish, sending up new leaves and developing a robust root system. ‘Chandler’ plants typically grow to a height of 6-12 inches and spread about 12-18 inches, forming a lush groundcover. Expect runner production, which will help your strawberry patch expand naturally. As a June-bearing variety, these plants will produce one significant harvest per year, usually in late spring to early summer, depending on your local climate and planting time. The berries themselves are noted for their large size, making them easy to pick and enjoy. Bare roots are shipped without pots and are ready to be directly planted into your garden or suitable containers.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big do these Chandler strawberry plants get? A: Once established, Chandler strawberry bare roots typically grow to be about 6-12 inches tall and can spread 12-18 inches wide, creating a dense patch of foliage and fruit.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The ‘Chandler’ strawberry is primarily an outdoor plant, best suited for garden beds or large containers where it can receive ample sunlight and space for runner production. While possible, growing Chandler strawberries indoors is challenging due to light and pollination needs.
• Q: How much sunlight do Chandler strawberries need? A: These plants require full sun, which means at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, for optimal growth and fruit production.
• Q: What condition will the bare roots arrive in? A: Your 10 Chandler strawberry bare roots will arrive dormant, without soil or leaves, carefully packaged to ensure they are healthy and ready for planting.
• Q: When is the best time to plant these bare roots? A: The ideal time to plant ‘Chandler’ strawberry bare roots is in early spring, as soon as your soil can be worked and the danger of hard frost has passed.
• Q: Is this a perennial plant? A: Yes, the June-bearing strawberry plant ‘Chandler’ is a perennial, meaning it will return year after year, producing fruit for several seasons if properly cared for.
• Q: Will these strawberries grow well in hot climates? A: ‘Chandler’ strawberries thrive in USDA Zones 5 to 8 and are known to perform particularly well in Southern areas, making them a good choice for many warmer regions within that range.