Overview

Bring the joy of homegrown fruit to your garden with these 25 Sparkle strawberry bare root plants. The Sparkle variety is a classic June bearing strawberry, celebrated for its exceptional sweetness, firm texture, and vibrant red color. This high-yield heirloom is a favorite among gardeners for fresh eating, baking, preserving, or making delicious jams and smoothies. Known for its reliable production and robust flavor, the Sparkle strawberry is an ideal choice for both novice and experienced growers seeking a dependable and rewarding berry plant.

These healthy bare root plants establish quickly, allowing you to cultivate a thriving strawberry patch that will generously produce for many seasons. The Sparkle strawberry is a resilient and adaptable variety, making it a fantastic addition to various garden settings. Its natural vigor and delicious fruit ensure a rewarding gardening experience.

Key Benefits

The Sparkle strawberry offers a multitude of benefits, from its delectable fruit to its hardy nature, making it a standout choice for any home garden.

• High Yielding & Delicious Fruit: Enjoy an abundance of large, vibrant red strawberries with an exceptional sweet flavor and firm texture from late spring to early summer. Perfect for a wide range of culinary uses.
• Heirloom Quality: Grow a trusted heirloom strawberry plant variety known for its consistent performance, robust flavor, and generations of gardener satisfaction.
• Cold Hardy & Adaptable: This cold hardy strawberry thrives in USDA Zones 3–8, easily tolerating cooler temperatures and ensuring reliable production year after year.
• Disease Resistant: Benefit from a naturally disease resistant strawberry, including resistance to common issues like Verticillium wilt and red stele, leading to easier maintenance and healthier plants.
• Versatile Planting Options: Ideal for planting in traditional garden beds, raised beds, or even containers, making it suitable for various garden sizes and layouts.
• Non-GMO & Healthy Growth: These non-GMO plants provide fresh, vigorous roots that establish quickly, promoting strong growth and excellent yields.
• Perfect for Culinary Delights: The sweet, juicy, and firm berries are perfect for fresh eating, desserts, jams, smoothies, or freezing for later enjoyment.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Sparkle strawberry bare root plants is straightforward, ensuring a bountiful harvest with proper attention. Begin by soaking the bare roots in water for 30–60 minutes before planting to ensure optimal hydration and root development. Choose a sunny location that receives at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight per day, as ample light is crucial for the best fruiting. Prepare well-draining soil with a pH of 5.5–6.5; enriching the soil with compost or other organic matter will provide essential nutrients for robust growth and help this June bearing strawberry thrive.

When planting, ensure the crowns are at soil level, with the roots spread out and the crown itself not buried. Space plants 12–18 inches apart, allowing for 3–4 feet between rows to ensure good air circulation and healthy growth. Regular watering is key to keeping the soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods, but be careful to avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. For the first year, it’s recommended to remove any flowers that appear; this allows the plants to focus their energy on developing a strong root system and healthy foliage, which will significantly improve yields in the second season. With proper care, you can expect a rewarding harvest of delectable strawberries, thanks to this resilient cold hardy strawberry.

Size & Details

This offering includes 25 Sparkle strawberry bare root plants, ready for planting. Bare root plants are shipped without soil, making them lightweight and easy to handle upon arrival. They are fresh, vigorous roots designed to establish quickly in your garden. The Sparkle variety typically grows to a height of 6-10 inches and spreads about 12-18 inches, forming a lush groundcover once established. This heirloom strawberry plant is a June-bearing type, meaning it produces one large crop of berries in late spring to early summer. Expect your first significant harvest in the second growing season, with reliable production for many years to come. These plants are non-GMO and specifically chosen for their health and potential for high yields.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How many Sparkle strawberry bare root plants are included in this set? A: This package includes 25 healthy bare root plants, ready for planting in your garden or containers.
• Q: What is a June bearing strawberry? A: June-bearing strawberries produce one large, concentrated crop of berries, typically in late spring to early summer, offering a significant harvest all at once.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Sparkle strawberries are primarily outdoor plants, thriving in full sun in garden beds, raised beds, or outdoor containers.
• Q: How much sunlight does this heirloom strawberry plant need? A: These plants require at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and fruit production.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? Is it good for beginners? A: Yes, Sparkle strawberries are relatively easy to care for, especially due to their disease resistance and cold hardiness, making them an excellent choice for beginner gardeners.
• Q: What condition will the bare root plants arrive in? A: The plants will arrive as healthy, vigorous bare roots, carefully packaged to ensure their vitality during transit, ready for immediate planting.
• Q: When is the best time to plant these cold hardy strawberry plants? A: The best time to plant bare root strawberries is typically in early spring after the last frost, allowing them to establish before summer.
• Q: Will this disease resistant strawberry survive winter in my zone? A: Yes, Sparkle strawberries are cold hardy and thrive in USDA Zones 3–8, meaning they are well-equipped to survive winter in these regions.
• Q: How long until I get fruit from these strawberry plants? A: While the plants will establish in the first year, you can expect your first significant harvest of berries in the second growing season.
• Q: Can I use these strawberries for making jam? A: Absolutely! Sparkle strawberries are known for their exceptional flavor and firm texture, making them perfect for fresh eating, baking, and especially for making jams and preserves.