Ever Bearing Strawberry Plants – Bare Root – Large Sweet Berries – Continuous Harvest

Overview

Experience the joy of a continuous harvest with our premium ever bearing strawberry plants. These exceptional bare root plants are designed to provide a steady supply of large, sweet, and incredibly juicy strawberries from the first blush of spring right through to the crisp days of fall. Perfect for home gardeners, u-pick operations, or simply adding a productive and charming touch to your patio in decorative hanging baskets, these plants offer both visual appeal and a delicious yield. Unlike traditional varieties that produce a single crop, ever bearing strawberry plants are renowned for their extended fruiting season, ensuring you have fresh berries for months.

Bred for remarkable resilience and adaptability, these strawberry plants are a testament to horticultural innovation. While specifically developed to excel in warmer climates with high temperatures and humidity, their robust nature allows them to thrive remarkably well across diverse regions, including the Midwest and along the Atlantic Coast. Each bare root strawberry plants undergoes rigorous inspection to ensure it is disease-free and ready to flourish in your garden, setting the stage for a successful and abundant yield. Enjoy the taste of summer long after the growing season has ended, as these berries are also perfect for freezing.

Key Benefits

Our ever bearing strawberry plants offer numerous advantages for any gardener looking to enjoy fresh, homegrown fruit. They are a rewarding addition to any garden, providing both beauty and bounty throughout the season.

• Continuous Harvest: Enjoy fresh, delicious strawberries from spring all the way to fall. These plants are designed to produce multiple flushes of fruit, ensuring a steady supply for snacking, desserts, and preserves.
• Large, Sweet, & Juicy Berries: Savor the exceptional flavor and size of these premium berries. Each berry is bursting with natural sweetness and juice, making them a true culinary delight straight from your garden.
• High Temperature Tolerance: This variety performs exceptionally well even in hot and humid conditions, thriving in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit. This resilience makes them suitable for a wider range of climates.
• Versatile Growing Methods: Ideal for traditional home gardens, they also excel in u-pick operations, raised beds, and are perfectly suited for decorative hanging baskets, providing both a visual delight and a continuous supply of fresh berries.
• Excellent for Freezing: The firm texture and deep red hue of these berries make them ideal for freezing. This allows you to preserve the taste of summer and enjoy your homegrown strawberries long after the growing season has ended. If you want to know the best strawberries for freezing, this variety is a top contender.
• Disease-Free & Healthy Plants: Each plant is meticulously inspected to be free of diseases and viruses, ensuring you receive only the most robust and healthy specimens ready to thrive in your garden. This commitment to quality promotes a successful and abundant yield.
• Adaptable to Various Regions: While excelling in warmer climates, these resilient plants also thrive across diverse regions, including the Midwest and along the Atlantic Coast, offering widespread accessibility to grow ever bearing strawberries.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

To ensure your ever bearing strawberry plants thrive and produce a bountiful harvest, proper care is essential. These plants generally prefer a sunny location, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day to maximize fruit production. Plant them in well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, ideally between 5.5 and 6.8. Amending your soil with organic matter like compost or well-rotted manure before planting can significantly improve drainage, fertility, and overall plant health, leading to better berry production.

Water your bare root strawberry plants deeply and regularly, especially during dry spells and the fruit-bearing period. The goal is to keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged, as excessive moisture can lead to root rot. Applying a layer of mulch around the plants can help retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the berries clean. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer formulated for fruiting plants in early spring and again after the first major harvest. Protect new plantings from late frosts and monitor regularly for pests and diseases. For organic pest control, consider using insecticidal soap or neem oil. Ensuring good air circulation around the plants by proper spacing can help prevent fungal diseases. Removing any diseased leaves promptly also contributes to overall plant health, helping you grow ever bearing strawberries successfully.

Size & Details

These ever bearing strawberry plants are shipped as premium bare root strawberry plants, which are dormant plants without soil, ready for immediate planting upon arrival. This method ensures robust plant health and easy establishment in your garden. They are known for their vigorous growth and productive nature, typically producing fruit within the first year of planting, with peak production in subsequent years. The berries themselves are noted for their impressive size, often larger than many other varieties, and their rich, deep red color, making them visually appealing as well as delicious.

Expect your plants to establish quickly and begin producing flowers, followed by fruit, shortly after planting in spring. The continuous fruiting habit means you will enjoy fresh strawberries for an extended period, allowing for multiple harvests throughout the growing season. This makes them ideal for anyone looking to maximize their yield from a smaller space or simply enjoy fresh fruit for a longer duration. These plants are a fantastic choice for those who desire a continuous supply of fresh fruit and wish to preserve the harvest by freezing.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How many ever bearing strawberry plants do I need for a good harvest for a family? A: For a family of four, we generally recommend planting at least 10-15 ever bearing strawberry plants. This quantity typically ensures a satisfying and continuous harvest throughout the growing season, providing enough fresh berries for snacking, desserts, and even some for freezing.
• Q: What type of soil is best for growing these strawberry plants? A: Ever bearing strawberry plants thrive in well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, ideally between 5.5 and 6.8. Amending your soil with organic matter like compost or well-rotted manure before planting can significantly improve drainage, fertility, and overall plant health, leading to better berry production.
• Q: How often should I water my newly planted bare root strawberry plants? A: Water your bare root strawberry plants deeply and regularly, especially during dry spells and the fruit-bearing period. The goal is to keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged, as excessive moisture can lead to root rot. Applying a layer of mulch around the plants can help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
• Q: When is the optimal time to plant bare root ever bearing strawberry plants? A: The best time to plant bare root strawberry plants is in early spring, as soon as the ground can be worked and the threat of severe frost has passed. Alternatively, planting in the fall can also be successful, allowing the roots to establish before winter.
• Q: How can I protect my strawberry plants from common pests and diseases? A: Regularly monitor your ever bearing strawberry plants for any signs of pests or diseases. For organic pest control, consider using insecticidal soap or neem oil. Ensuring good air circulation around the plants by proper spacing can help prevent fungal diseases. Removing any diseased leaves promptly also contributes to overall plant health.
• Q: Are these the best strawberries for freezing? A: Yes, this variety is highly recommended as the best strawberries for freezing due to their firm texture and rich flavor. They maintain their quality well after thawing, making them perfect for enjoying year-round.
• Q: Can I grow ever bearing strawberry plants in containers or hanging baskets? A: Absolutely! These plants are perfectly suited for decorative hanging baskets and containers, providing both a visual delight and a continuous supply of fresh berries. Ensure containers have good drainage and use a high-quality potting mix.
• Q: What USDA hardiness zones are suitable for these plants? A: While specifically developed to excel in warmer climates, these robust plants are adaptable and can thrive across various regions. They are generally suitable for USDA Zones 4-9, with proper winter protection in colder zones.
• Q: How long does it take for these strawberry plants to produce fruit? A: These ever bearing strawberry plants typically begin to produce fruit within the first year of planting, with the first harvest usually occurring in late spring to early summer, followed by continuous fruiting until fall.
• Q: What does “bare root” mean for strawberry plants? A: “Bare root” means the plant is shipped without soil around its roots. This is a common and effective way to ship dormant plants, allowing them to establish quickly when planted in your garden.