5 Monterey Strawberry Plants Live Bare Root Everbearing Fragaria × ananassa

Monterey Strawberry Plants are a popular everbearing variety known for producing sweet, flavorful berries across a long season. These live bare root plants arrive ready to plant and establish quickly, making them a rewarding choice for home gardeners who want fresh strawberries from their own garden. The plants form compact, vigorous clumps with glossy green foliage and white flowers that develop into bright red fruit.

Monterey strawberries are well suited to garden beds, raised beds, containers, and edible landscaping. As an everbearing type, they can produce fruit in cycles through the growing season when given consistent care. The combination of productivity, fruit quality, and adaptability makes this variety a favorite for both beginner and experienced growers.

Plant Features

• Everbearing variety that can produce multiple crops across the season
• Sweet, flavorful berries with good size and color
• Compact, vigorous growth habit suitable for beds and containers
• Live bare root plants establish readily when planted promptly
• Attractive white flowers and green foliage add garden interest

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Fragaria × ananassa
• Plant Type: Everbearing strawberry
• 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, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
• Bloom Season: Spring to summer, with repeat flowering
• 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 wide enough to spread the roots and set the plant so the crown (where roots meet stems) is at or slightly above soil level. Backfill with soil, firm gently, and water thoroughly. Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow for airflow and growth.

Keep the soil consistently moist during establishment and throughout the growing season, especially during dry spells. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly in early spring and again after the first harvest. Remove runners if you want to encourage larger fruit production, or allow them to root for new plants. In colder zones, apply a winter mulch for protection.

What's Included

5 Monterey Strawberry Plants (live bare root, everbearing).