5 Jewel Strawberry Bare Root Plants – Fragaria × ananassa Edible Garden Fruit

Jewel 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.

With 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.

Plant Features

• June-bearing variety with large, firm, and flavorful berries
• Vigorous plants with good disease resistance
• Produces white flowers in spring, followed by red fruit in early summer
• Excellent for fresh eating, desserts, and preserving
• Bare root plants establish quickly when planted properly

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Fragaria × ananassa
• Plant Type: Perennial fruit
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, sandy loam
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading by runners
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: 6-12 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Plant 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.

Keep 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.

What's Included

5 Jewel Strawberry bare root plants.