Strawberry Plants

Strawberry Plants (Fragaria spp.)

Strawberry plants (Fragaria spp.) are versatile, easy-to-grow perennials that produce sweet, juicy fruit. Perfect for garden beds, containers, and hanging baskets, strawberries offer a rewarding harvest with minimal care. Popular varieties we carry include Ozark Beauty, Delizz, and Berried Treasure Pink.

Distinctive Features

Strawberry plants are known for their lush green foliage, delicate white or pink flowers, and delicious red fruit. Depending on the variety, they can be everbearing, producing fruit throughout the season, or June-bearing, offering a large harvest in early summer. Their spreading habit allows them to form dense, low-growing patches, making them excellent ground cover.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun for optimal fruit production.
• Soil: Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with a slightly acidic pH (5.5-6.5).
• Water: Moderate watering; keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
• Humidity: Adaptable to various humidity levels but prefers good air circulation.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9 (varies by variety).

Ideal Uses

• Edible Gardens: Produces delicious fruit for fresh eating, jams, and desserts.
• Containers & Hanging Baskets: Compact growth allows for easy maintenance.
• Ground Cover: Spreading habit fills in garden beds while producing fruit.
• Pollinator Gardens: Flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects.

Low Maintenance Care

Strawberry plants are easy to grow and require basic care to ensure a bountiful harvest.

• Watering: Water deeply and consistently, especially during fruiting.
• Pruning: Remove runners to encourage larger fruit production.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and after fruiting.
• Propagation: Easily propagated by runners or division.

Why Choose Strawberry Plants?

With their sweet fruit, attractive foliage, and versatility, strawberry plants are a must-have for any edible garden.

• Delicious, Homegrown Fruit: Enjoy fresh strawberries straight from your garden.
• Long-Lasting Production: Everbearing and June-bearing varieties extend harvests.
• Easy to Grow: Thrives in containers, raised beds, or garden rows.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects.
• Versatile Placement: Ideal for edible landscapes, hanging baskets, and ground cover.

For those looking to grow their own fresh fruit, strawberry plants (Fragaria spp.) are a rewarding and delicious choice.