25 Sweet Charlie Strawberry Plants – Live Bare Root June-Bearing Fragaria × ananassa

Sweet Charlie Strawberry Plants are a popular June-bearing variety known for producing sweet, flavorful berries in early summer. These live bare root plants arrive ready to establish in the garden, raised bed, or container, offering a productive and rewarding way to grow your own fruit. With their compact growth habit and reliable performance, Sweet Charlie strawberries are a favorite among home gardeners seeking fresh, homegrown berries.

Grown as a perennial in suitable climates, these plants will return year after year with proper care, forming a lush patch of green foliage and bright red fruit. Whether you are planting a dedicated strawberry bed or adding them to a mixed edible landscape, Sweet Charlie delivers both beauty and bounty.

Plant Features

• June-bearing variety that produces one main crop in early summer
• Sweet, juicy berries with excellent flavor for fresh eating
• Compact, mounding growth habit suitable for small spaces
• Perennial in USDA zones 4-8 with proper winter care
• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Fragaria × ananassa
• Plant Type: Perennial fruit
• Sunlight: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
• Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Compact, mounding
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: 8-12 inches
• 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, and set the plant so the crown (where roots meet stems) is at soil level. Space plants 12-18 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist during establishment.

Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and again after harvest. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Remove runners to encourage larger berries, or allow them to root for new plants. In colder zones, provide winter protection with straw mulch. Harvest berries when fully red and ripe for the best flavor.

What's Included

25 Sweet Charlie Strawberry Plants (live bare root, June-bearing).