Overview

Bring the joy of fresh, homegrown fruit to your garden with these everbearing strawberry plants. This offering includes 15 bare root plants of a high-yield, day-neutral variety, promising a continuous harvest of sweet, firm berries from late spring until the first frost. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners, these plants are an excellent choice for raised beds, traditional garden plots, containers, and backyard berry patches. Their robust nature and extended fruiting period ensure a steady supply of delicious fruit throughout the growing season. These bare root strawberry plants establish quickly and are known for their compact growth habit, disease tolerance, and cold hardiness, making them a reliable addition to edible landscapes in USDA Zones 4–8. Enjoy the satisfaction of picking your own sweet, firm berries, ideal for snacking, smoothies, preserving, or baking.

Key Benefits

Choosing these everbearing strawberry plants for your garden brings a multitude of advantages, enhancing both your harvest and gardening experience. Their unique characteristics make them a standout choice for anyone looking to enjoy fresh fruit for an extended period.

• Extended Harvest Season: Unlike traditional June-bearing varieties, these day-neutral plants produce berries continuously from late spring right up to the first hard frost, ensuring a longer period of fresh fruit enjoyment. This makes them a true day neutral strawberry.
• High Yield Potential: With 15 plants, you can expect a generous and consistent supply of berries throughout the season, providing ample fruit for eating fresh, cooking, or preserving.
• Sweet & Firm Berries: The fruit produced by this variety is celebrated for its excellent flavor profile – very sweet with a satisfyingly firm texture, making it versatile for various culinary uses.
• Versatile Planting Options: These plants thrive in a variety of settings, including raised beds, in-ground gardens, and containers, offering flexibility for different garden sizes and designs.
• Disease Tolerance & Cold Hardiness: Bred for resilience, this variety exhibits good tolerance to common strawberry diseases and impressive cold hardiness, contributing to healthier plants and more reliable yields.
• Bare Root Advantage: Shipping as bare root plants means they are easy to plant and establish quickly, focusing their energy on root development for a strong start.
• Compact Growth: Their compact growth habit makes them suitable for smaller spaces and allows for denser planting, maximizing your harvest per square foot. These are ideal for anyone who wants to grow strawberries with limited space.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

To ensure a bountiful harvest from your everbearing strawberry plants, proper care is essential. These bare root plants are relatively easy to grow, but following key guidelines will maximize their health and productivity. Upon arrival, soak the bare roots in water for a few hours before planting. When planting, ensure the crown (the point where the roots meet the leaves) is set at soil level, neither too deep nor too shallow. Space plants 12–18 inches apart to allow for adequate air circulation and growth.

Sunlight requirements: Strawberries are sun-lovers and require at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal fruit production. Choose a site in your garden that receives full sun. Watering schedule: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during fruiting periods. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot; the soil should be moist but not waterlogged. Soil type: These plants prefer well-draining, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5-6.5) rich in organic matter. Amending your soil with compost before planting will provide essential nutrients and improve drainage. Temperature range & USDA hardiness zone: These plants are hardy in USDA Zones 4–8. They can tolerate cold temperatures but may benefit from mulching in colder zones during winter. Fertilization schedule: Fertilize in early spring and again after the first major flush of berries, using a balanced fertilizer or one formulated for fruiting plants. Common problems: Watch out for slugs, birds, and fungal diseases like powdery mildew. Good air circulation and proper watering can help prevent fungal issues. Consider netting to protect berries from birds. Learning how to grow strawberries successfully involves these key steps.

Size & Details

This product includes 15 bare root strawberry plants, ready for planting upon arrival. These are young, dormant plants with established root systems, designed for quick establishment in your garden. The day-neutral variety means they will continue to produce berries throughout the season, rather than a single large crop. These plants typically grow to a compact size, making them suitable for various garden settings, including containers and smaller plots. Expect the plants to establish and begin producing berries in their first year, with increased yields in subsequent seasons. The berries themselves are known for being sweet and firm, ideal for fresh eating, freezing, or making preserves. This specific variety is chosen for its reliable performance and delicious fruit, ensuring a rewarding harvest for gardeners looking for high yield strawberries.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big do these strawberry plants get? A: These everbearing strawberry plants typically maintain a compact growth habit, reaching about 6-12 inches in height and spreading similarly. Their modest size makes them ideal for various garden spaces, including containers.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: These are outdoor plants, specifically bred to thrive in garden settings. They require full sun exposure and are best suited for growing in garden beds, raised beds, or outdoor containers.
• Q: How much sunlight do these plants need? A: For optimal fruit production, these day neutral strawberry plants require at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Choose a sunny location in your garden for planting.
• Q: Are these plants easy to care for? A: Yes, this variety of bare root strawberry plants is considered relatively easy to care for, making them suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Consistent watering and adequate sunlight are key.
• Q: What condition will the plants arrive in? A: The plants will arrive as bare root strawberry plants, meaning they will be dormant with no soil or leaves. This is a common and effective way to ship perennial plants, ensuring they establish well after planting.
• Q: How long until they start producing berries? A: You can expect these everbearing strawberry plants to start producing berries in their first growing season after planting, typically from late spring through to the first frost.
• Q: What’s the best time to plant these bare root strawberries? A: The best time to plant bare root strawberries is in early spring, after the danger of hard frost has passed. This allows them ample time to establish roots before the growing season.
• Q: Will these strawberries survive winter in my zone? A: This variety is cold hardy and thrives in USDA Zones 4–8. In colder zones, mulching can provide additional winter protection, helping your high yield strawberries return year after year.
• Q: Can I grow strawberries in containers? A: Absolutely! These compact everbearing strawberry plants are an excellent choice for container gardening, especially in larger pots or hanging baskets, provided they receive enough sunlight and consistent moisture. This is a great way to grow strawberries on patios or balconies.
• Q: How do I ensure high yield strawberries? A: To maximize your harvest, ensure full sun exposure, consistent watering, well-draining soil, and consistent fertilization. Removing flowers in the first year can also help strengthen the plant for higher yields in subsequent seasons.