15 Sparkle Strawberry Bare Root Plants – June-Bearing, Sweet Berries, Zones 3-8

Overview

Indulge in the delightful experience of growing your own succulent fruit with our premium sparkle strawberry bare root plants. This offering includes 15 healthy bare root plants of the ‘Sparkle’ variety, celebrated for its exceptional flavor and robust growth. Sparkle strawberries are a classic June-bearing type, meaning they produce a large, concentrated harvest of berries in late spring to early summer. These plants are perfect for both seasoned gardeners and beginners looking to enjoy fresh, homegrown fruit. Known for their vibrant red color, firm texture, and intensely sweet taste, June-bearing strawberries like Sparkle are ideal for everything from fresh eating to making preserves and desserts. Our bare root plants are carefully selected to ensure vigorous growth and high yields, providing a rewarding gardening experience and a bountiful harvest season after season.

The ‘Sparkle’ variety is highly regarded for its reliability and disease resistance, making it a low-maintenance yet highly productive choice for your garden. These robust plants establish quickly, developing strong root systems that support abundant fruit production. Whether you’re planning a small backyard patch, a series of raised beds, or even container gardening, these sparkle strawberry bare root plants adapt beautifully, promising a consistent supply of delicious berries. Embrace the joy of gardening and savor the unparalleled taste of freshly picked strawberries right from your own home.

Key Benefits

Our sparkle strawberry bare root plants offer a multitude of advantages for any gardener, from their ease of cultivation to their delectable fruit production. These benefits ensure a rewarding experience and a delicious outcome.

• High Yield & Exceptional Flavor: Enjoy an abundant harvest of large, vibrant red strawberries that boast an outstanding sweet flavor. These berries are perfect for fresh eating, baking, and making jams, providing versatile culinary options.
• June-Bearing Variety: Experience a concentrated, heavy harvest of strawberries during late spring to early summer, making them perfect for annual canning or freezing. This specific harvest period is characteristic of June-bearing strawberries.
• Cold Hardy & Disease Resistant: Thrives robustly in USDA Zones 3–8, easily handling cooler temperatures. These plants are naturally resistant to common strawberry diseases like Verticillium wilt and red stele, ensuring healthier growth and less maintenance.
• Versatile Planting Options: Ideal for various garden settings, including traditional garden beds, elevated raised beds, and even containers on patios or balconies, making them suitable for spaces of all sizes.
• Non-GMO & Robust Growth: Our non-GMO bare root plants are vigorous and establish quickly, leading to strong growth and reliable, high-quality fruit production year after year.
• Perfect for Preserving: The firm texture and rich flavor of these berries make them excellent for making homemade jams, jellies, and preserves, allowing you to enjoy the taste of summer long after the season ends.
• Easy to Grow: Known for their adaptability and resilience, even novice gardeners can achieve success with these cold-hardy strawberry plants, yielding impressive results with minimal fuss.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your sparkle strawberry bare root plants is straightforward, ensuring a bountiful harvest for years to come. Upon arrival, soak the bare roots in water for 30–60 minutes before planting to rehydrate them and encourage robust root development. Choose a location that receives at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily; strawberries thrive in full sun conditions, which are crucial for optimal fruit production and sweetness. Prepare well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH of 5.5–6.5. Enrich the soil with compost or other organic matter to improve fertility and drainage, providing an ideal environment for your June-bearing strawberries to flourish.

When planting, ensure the crown of the plant is at soil level, with the roots spread out beneath it. Do not bury the crown, as this can lead to rot. Space plants 12–18 inches apart, with 3–4 feet between rows to allow for proper air circulation and easy harvesting. Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells, but be careful to avoid overwatering, which can cause root rot. During the first year, it is beneficial to remove any flowers that appear; this redirects the plant’s energy into developing a strong root system and healthy foliage, which will significantly improve yields in subsequent years. Expect your first significant harvest of sweet, juicy berries starting in the second growing season, with reliable production continuing for many years from these resilient cold-hardy strawberry plants.

Size & Details

This offering includes 15 Sparkle strawberry bare root plants. Each plant consists of fresh, vigorous roots designed to establish quickly in your garden. As a June-bearing variety, these plants are programmed to produce a heavy crop of berries within a concentrated period during late spring to early summer, typically starting from their second year of growth. Mature Sparkle strawberry plants typically grow to a height of 6-8 inches and spread about 12-18 inches wide, forming dense, productive clumps. The berries themselves are known for being large, vibrant red, and having a firm, juicy texture with an exceptional sweet flavor. These plants are shipped as dormant bare roots, which is the optimal way to transport and plant strawberries for successful establishment and future yields. With proper care, these plants will provide delicious sweet strawberry berries for many seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big do these Sparkle strawberry plants get? A: Mature sparkle strawberry bare root plants typically reach a height of 6-8 inches and spread about 12-18 inches wide. They form a compact, productive mound of foliage.
• Q: Are these an indoor or outdoor plant? A: These are primarily outdoor plants, thriving in garden beds, raised beds, or large containers outdoors. They require full sun to produce fruit effectively.
• Q: How much sunlight do these June-bearing strawberries need? A: Sparkle strawberries require at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and fruit production. More sun generally leads to sweeter berries.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, cold-hardy strawberry plants like Sparkle are considered relatively easy to care for, especially due to their disease resistance and adaptability to various growing conditions within their hardiness zones.
• Q: What condition will the bare root plants arrive in? A: The plants will arrive as dormant bare roots, which may appear dry. This is normal and ideal for planting. Soaking them in water before planting is crucial for rehydration.
• Q: When is the best time to plant these bare root strawberries? A: The best time to plant sparkle strawberry bare root plants is typically in early spring, after the danger of hard frost has passed, or in late fall in milder climates.
• Q: Will these Sparkle strawberry plants survive winter in my zone? A: Yes, Sparkle strawberries are cold-hardy and thrive in USDA Zones 3–8, meaning they are well-suited to survive cold winters within these regions.
• Q: How long until I get to enjoy the sweet strawberry berries? A: You should expect your first significant harvest of sweet strawberry berries starting in the second growing season after planting, as the first year is spent establishing a strong root system.
• Q: Can I grow these strawberries in containers? A: Absolutely! These plants are well-suited for container gardening, making them a great option for patios, balconies, or small spaces where you want to grow strawberries at home.
• Q: What kind of soil is best for growing strawberries at home? A: Sparkle strawberries prefer well-draining soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Amending with compost or organic matter is highly beneficial.