15 Sweet Charlie Strawberry Plants – Live Bare Root Heirloom June-Bearing Fruit

Sweet Charlie Strawberry Plants are a popular June-bearing variety known for their sweet, flavorful berries and reliable performance in the home garden. This heirloom-quality selection of Fragaria × ananassa produces vigorous plants that yield an early crop of medium to large, bright red strawberries. Whether you grow them in a dedicated strawberry bed, raised planter, or patio container, Sweet Charlie offers a rewarding harvest and classic garden appeal.

These live bare root plants arrive ready to establish, making them an economical and effective way to start or expand your strawberry patch. With proper care, they develop into productive plants that reward you with fresh, homegrown fruit perfect for eating fresh, freezing, or using in desserts.

Plant Features

• June-bearing habit with an early-season harvest
• Sweet, flavorful berries that are excellent fresh or for preserving
• Heirloom-quality Fragaria × ananassa selection
• Vigorous plants suitable for garden beds and containers
• Live bare root form for easy planting and establishment

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Fragaria × ananassa
• Plant Type: Perennial fruit
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading
• Bloom Season: Spring flowers followed by early summer fruit
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Plant bare root strawberries as soon as possible after arrival. Soak the roots in water for 30–60 minutes before planting. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Dig a hole large enough to spread the roots, set the plant so the crown is at soil level, and firm the soil around the roots. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil evenly moist during establishment.

Apply a layer of mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, but keep mulch away from the crown. Water regularly, especially during dry spells and fruiting. Remove runners if you want to encourage larger berries and a tidier bed. In colder zones, provide winter protection with straw or row cover. With proper care, your Sweet Charlie plants will establish and produce their first crop in the following season.

What's Included

15 Sweet Charlie Strawberry Plants (live bare root).