Overview

Transform your garden into a berry-producing paradise with 25 Eversweet everbearing strawberry plants. This exceptional variety is renowned for its ability to produce a continuous harvest of sweet, firm berries from spring through fall, ensuring a steady supply of fresh fruit for months. Unlike June-bearing varieties that produce one large crop, Eversweet provides consistent fruiting, making it a favorite among home gardeners and commercial growers alike. These bare root strawberry plants are a fantastic choice for anyone looking to enjoy homegrown strawberries with minimal fuss, offering both reliability and abundant yields. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, the Eversweet strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa ‘Eversweet’) is an ideal addition to any edible landscape, promising delicious rewards throughout the growing season.

Each bundle includes 25 healthy bare root plants, ready to establish quickly in your garden. The Eversweet variety is specifically bred for its adaptability and prolific nature, thriving in a range of climates and growing conditions. Its everbearing characteristic means you’ll enjoy multiple flushes of fruit, providing a sustained harvest that is perfect for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and smoothies. These plants are designed to be a high yield strawberry variety, maximizing your berry production in a compact space. Get ready to experience the joy of picking your own sweet, juicy strawberries right from your backyard with these easy-to-grow plants.

Key Benefits

The Eversweet strawberry offers numerous advantages for both novice and seasoned gardeners, making it a top choice for a productive and flavorful harvest.

• Season-Long Harvest: Enjoy fresh, ripe strawberries from spring until fall, thanks to its everbearing nature. This means multiple harvests throughout the growing season, unlike single-crop varieties.
• High Yielding: These plants are a high yield strawberry variety, consistently producing an abundant supply of sweet, firm fruit, ensuring you have plenty for all your culinary needs.
• Excellent Flavor: Eversweet strawberries are prized for their deliciously sweet and firm texture, making them perfect for fresh eating, desserts, jams, and freezing.
• Adaptable Growth: Thrives in various settings, including garden rows, raised beds, and containers, making it versatile for different garden sizes and styles.
• Easy to Establish: Shipped as bare root strawberry plants, they establish quickly and grow vigorously when planted correctly, offering a strong start to your strawberry patch.
• Beginner-Friendly: A reliable and forgiving variety, these plants are an excellent option for those looking to grow strawberries all season, even for gardeners new to fruit cultivation.
• Versatile Use: The berries are ideal for a wide range of uses, from snacking and salads to baking and preserving, allowing you to fully utilize your harvest.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

For optimal growth and a bountiful harvest from your Eversweet everbearing strawberry plants, proper care is essential. These plants 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 crucial for strawberry plants to prevent root rot. Amend heavy clay soils with organic matter like compost to improve drainage and fertility. A slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-6.8) is ideal for these plants.

When planting your bare root strawberry plants, soak the roots in water for 20 minutes to an hour before planting. Dig holes large enough to accommodate the roots without bending them, and ensure the crown (where the leaves emerge) is at soil level, neither too deep nor too shallow. Space plants 12-18 inches apart in rows, with rows 3 feet apart. Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture, especially during fruiting periods. Avoid overhead watering to reduce the risk of fungal diseases. For the first season, remove all flowers to encourage the plant to put its energy into developing a strong root system, which will lead to a more robust and productive harvest in subsequent years. This practice is key to maximizing the yield of this high yield strawberry variety.

Fertilize your strawberry plants in early spring and again after the first fruiting flush with a balanced fertilizer. Protect plants from extreme heat during summer by providing some shade or ensuring adequate moisture. In USDA Zones 4-8, Eversweet plants are hardy, but in colder zones, consider mulching heavily in winter for protection. Regularly remove weeds to prevent competition for nutrients and water. With these consistent care practices, you’ll be able to grow strawberries all season and enjoy the sweet rewards from your garden.

Size & Details

This offering includes 25 Eversweet everbearing strawberry plants, provided as bare root stock. Bare root plants are dormant when shipped, allowing for easy establishment in your garden. Once planted, these plants establish quickly and begin to produce foliage, runners, and eventually fruit. Each plant typically grows to a mature height of 6-12 inches with a spread of 12-18 inches, forming a dense groundcover when planted in groups. They are ideal for various planting strategies, including traditional garden rows, raised beds, and even large containers on patios or balconies. The everbearing nature means they will repeatedly fruit during the growing months, offering a steady supply of berries. Expect your first significant harvest in the second season after planting, with continued production for several years. This makes it an excellent choice for those who want to grow strawberries all season with a dependable outcome.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big do these Eversweet everbearing strawberry plants get? A: Each plant typically grows to about 6-12 inches tall and spreads 12-18 inches wide, forming a compact and productive patch.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: These Eversweet everbearing strawberry plants are outdoor plants, best suited for gardens, raised beds, or large outdoor containers where they receive ample sunlight.
• Q: How much sunlight do these bare root strawberry plants need? A: For best results and a high yield, Eversweet strawberries require full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
• Q: Are these plants good for beginners? A: Yes, Eversweet is considered a very reliable and forgiving variety, making it an excellent choice for beginners looking to grow strawberries all season.
• Q: What condition will the plants arrive in? A: The plants are shipped as dormant bare root strawberry plants, meaning they will arrive without soil or leaves, ready for planting and quick establishment.
• Q: How long until I get strawberries from this high yield strawberry variety? A: While they may produce a few berries in the first season, it’s best to remove flowers to encourage strong root development. You can expect a significant and continuous harvest starting in the second season.
• Q: What USDA zones are suitable for Eversweet strawberries? A: Eversweet strawberries thrive in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8, tolerating a range of climates.
• Q: Can I grow these in containers? A: Yes, these plants are well-suited for container growing, provided the containers are large enough and have good drainage, allowing you to grow strawberries all season even in small spaces.
• Q: What type of soil do these plants prefer? A: They prefer well-draining, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-6.8). Amending with compost is beneficial.
• Q: Why should I remove flowers in the first year? A: Removing flowers in the first year directs the plant’s energy into root and runner development, leading to stronger plants and a much larger, more consistent yield in subsequent years.