{"product_id":"5-jewel-strawberry-bare-root-plants-fragaria-ananassa-edible-garden-fruit","title":"5 Jewel Strawberry Bare Root Plants – Fragaria × ananassa Edible Garden Fruit","description":"\u003cp\u003eJewel Strawberry is a popular June-bearing strawberry variety known for its large, glossy red berries and excellent flavor. These bare root plants are ready to establish in your garden, raised bed, or container, providing a rewarding harvest of homegrown fruit. Jewel strawberries are prized for their vigorous growth and reliable production, making them a favorite among home gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith their sweet, juicy berries, Jewel strawberries are perfect for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and freezing. The plants feature dark green foliage and produce white flowers in spring, followed by an abundance of fruit in early summer. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, these bare root plants offer a cost-effective way to start your strawberry patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJune-bearing variety with large, firm, and flavorful berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous plants with good disease resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces white flowers in spring, followed by red fruit in early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for fresh eating, desserts, and preserving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBare root plants establish quickly when planted properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragaria × ananassa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile, sandy loam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-growing, spreading by runners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant bare root strawberries in early spring or fall when the soil is workable. Soak the roots in water for 30 minutes before planting. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots, and set the plant so the crown (where roots meet stems) is at soil level. Backfill with soil, firm gently, and water thoroughly. Space plants 12-18 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during flowering and fruiting. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Remove runners to encourage fruit production, and renovate beds after harvest. In colder zones, apply a layer of mulch in winter to protect crowns from freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 Jewel Strawberry bare root plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67862004531510,"sku":"FSG-079","price":69.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8060070880_mkyt.jpg?v=1793267595","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/5-jewel-strawberry-bare-root-plants-fragaria-ananassa-edible-garden-fruit","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}