{"product_id":"jewel-strawberry-plants-fragaria-x-ananassa-bare-root-strawberry-plants","title":"Jewel Strawberry Plants - Fragaria x ananassa Bare Root Strawberry Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eJewel Strawberry is a well-known June-bearing strawberry variety prized for its large, glossy red berries and dependable harvests. Plants produce vigorous, healthy foliage and send up clusters of white spring blossoms that develop into flavorful fruit with excellent fresh-eating quality. Jewel strawberries are a favorite for home gardens, raised beds, and edible landscapes, and they also freeze and preserve well for later use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese bare root strawberry plants arrive dormant and ready to establish, making them an economical way to start or expand a strawberry patch. With proper planting and care, Jewel strawberries typically settle in quickly and begin producing fruit in their first full season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJune-bearing strawberry variety with a concentrated early-summer harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, firm, glossy red berries with sweet, classic strawberry flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous plants with healthy green foliage and white spring blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for fresh eating, freezing, jams, and desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBare root form is easy to plant and establishes well in garden beds\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 x ananassa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial fruit plant\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 Rich, well-drained soil with good organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular moisture, especially during establishment and fruiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-growing clumping plants that spread by runners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early summer (June-bearing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 12 to 18 inches apart in rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant bare root strawberries as soon as possible after arrival. Soak the roots briefly in water, then set plants in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Dig a hole wide enough to spread the roots, position the crown at soil level, and firm soil around the roots. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged while plants establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, and remove runners as needed to keep plants productive. Fertilize lightly in early spring and provide steady water during bloom and fruiting. In colder regions, a layer of mulch over the crowns helps protect plants through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare root Jewel Strawberry plants (Fragaria x ananassa), ready for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67836016853302,"sku":"FOLIA2-1805","price":55.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6632251941_kt70.jpg?v=1793097330","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/jewel-strawberry-plants-fragaria-x-ananassa-bare-root-strawberry-plants","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}