Jewel Strawberry Plants – 5 Bare Root June Bearing, Large Sweet Berries

Overview

Experience the joy of growing your own succulent fruit with these premium Jewel strawberry plants. Renowned for their exceptional quality and prolific production, these June-bearing strawberries are a favorite among home gardeners and commercial growers alike. Each order includes 5 bare root June Bearing Plants, ready to establish quickly in your garden. The ‘Jewel’ variety is celebrated for its large, vibrant red berries that boast a perfectly balanced sweet and firm texture, making them incredibly versatile for various culinary uses. Whether you’re planning to enjoy them fresh off the plant, incorporate them into desserts and baked goods, or preserve them as jams and jellies, these strawberries promise a delightful harvest. Their strong performance and adaptability to diverse growing conditions ensure a rewarding gardening experience for enthusiasts seeking a dependable and fruitful strawberry cultivar.

These robust bare root strawberry plants are an excellent choice for anyone looking to achieve a significant yield of delicious fruit. The ‘Jewel’ cultivar is a reliable performer, consistently producing berries that are not only beautiful but also packed with flavor. Its vigorous growth and disease resistance make it a low-maintenance option for both novice and experienced gardeners. Cultivating high yield strawberries like the ‘Jewel’ means you’ll have an abundance of fresh fruit throughout the June-bearing season, perfect for sharing with family and friends or stocking up your pantry.

Key Benefits

The ‘Jewel’ variety offers numerous advantages for any berry enthusiast, combining ease of growth with superior fruit quality. These Jewel strawberry plants are designed to deliver a bountiful and delicious harvest, enhancing your garden’s productivity and your culinary options.

• Exceptional Flavor and Texture: Enjoy large, sweet, and firm berries that are perfect for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and freezing. The ‘Jewel’ is celebrated for its delightful taste profile.
• High-Yielding Variety: This cultivar is known for its prolific production, providing an abundant harvest of vibrant red strawberries during the June-bearing season, making them true high yield strawberries.
• Versatile Culinary Uses: From fresh snacks to homemade jams, pies, and sauces, these berries are incredibly versatile, allowing for endless culinary creativity.
• Adaptable and Resilient: These bare root strawberry plants thrive across a wide range of climates (USDA Zones 3–8) and soil types, demonstrating strong performance and disease resistance.
• Reliable Garden Performance: A trusted choice for both home gardens and market production, ‘Jewel’ strawberries offer consistent productivity and flavor year after year.
• Long Shelf Life: The firm texture of ‘Jewel’ berries contributes to a good shelf life, allowing you to enjoy your harvest for longer.
• Vigorous Growth Habit: Suitable for various planting methods, including raised beds, containers, and traditional row plantings, due to their strong and healthy growth.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

For optimal success with your Jewel strawberry plants, proper care and attention to their specific needs will ensure a bountiful harvest. These bare root strawberry plants require full sun exposure, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily, to produce the sweetest and largest berries. Well-draining soil is crucial; a sandy loam with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5 is ideal. Before planting, consider amending heavy clay soils with organic matter to improve drainage and aeration. When you receive your plants, soak the bare roots in water for 30-60 minutes to rehydrate them before planting. Space the plants 12–18 inches apart to allow for adequate air circulation and growth, which also helps prevent fungal diseases. Proper spacing is key to fostering healthy June-bearing strawberries.

Watering should be consistent, especially during dry periods and when the plants are fruiting. Aim for about 1 inch of water per week, either from rainfall or irrigation. Avoid overhead watering if possible, as wet foliage can encourage disease; drip irrigation or soaker hoses are preferred. Fertilize your Jewel strawberry plants in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer or an organic compost. As a June-bearing variety, it is highly recommended to remove all flowers during the first year of planting. While this might seem counterintuitive, it directs the plant’s energy into root development and establishing a strong crown, leading to significantly larger yields and healthier plants in subsequent seasons. Look out for common pests like slugs and birds, and consider netting to protect your developing fruit. Regularly remove weeds to minimize competition for nutrients and water, ensuring your sweet strawberry variety thrives.

Size & Details

This offering includes 5 bare root June Bearing Plants of the ‘Jewel’ strawberry variety. These plants are shipped dormant and ready for planting, allowing them to adapt quickly to their new environment. Once established, ‘Jewel’ strawberry plants typically grow to a height of 6-10 inches and spread about 12-18 inches, forming dense mats of foliage. They are characterized by a vigorous growth habit, quickly sending out runners to establish new plants if allowed. The berries produced are typically large, often measuring 1-1.5 inches in diameter, and ripen in late spring to early summer, consistent with their June-bearing classification. With proper care, you can expect your first significant harvest in the second year after planting, with peak production occurring in subsequent years, providing you with consistent and high yield strawberries.

These plants are ideal for a variety of garden setups, including traditional garden rows, raised beds, and large containers. The bare root form ensures a robust start, as the plant’s energy is focused on root development upon planting. Expect these Jewel strawberry plants to begin showing new leaf growth within a few weeks of planting, signaling successful establishment. Their natural disease resistance helps ensure a healthy plant throughout the growing season, contributing to their reputation as a dependable and productive sweet strawberry variety for any home garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big do Jewel strawberry plants get? A: Once mature, Jewel strawberry plants typically reach a height of 6-10 inches and can spread 12-18 inches wide, forming a compact but productive patch.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Jewel strawberry plants are primarily outdoor plants, thriving in full sun in garden beds, raised beds, or large outdoor containers. They are not typically grown indoors.
• Q: How much sunlight do these bare root strawberry plants need? A: For optimal fruit production and sweetness, these plants require at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Full sun exposure is crucial.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, ‘Jewel’ is considered a relatively easy-to-care-for variety, especially for those new to growing strawberries, thanks to its vigorous growth and disease resistance. Consistent watering and sun are key.
• Q: What condition will the plants arrive in? A: The plants will arrive as bare root strawberry plants, meaning they will be dormant with no soil or foliage, ready for immediate planting upon arrival.
• Q: When is the best time to plant June-bearing strawberries? A: The best time to plant bare root strawberry plants is in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, allowing them ample time to establish before the summer heat.
• Q: Will these Jewel strawberry plants survive winter in my zone? A: These plants are hardy in USDA Zones 3–8. In colder zones (3-5), they will require winter protection like straw mulch to ensure survival.
• Q: How long until I get fruit from these high yield strawberries? A: While you may see some flowers in the first year, it’s recommended to remove them to encourage stronger root development. You can expect your first significant harvest in the second year after planting.
• Q: Can I grow these sweet strawberry variety plants in containers? A: Yes, Jewel strawberry plants can be successfully grown in large containers or grow bags, provided they have good drainage and receive adequate sunlight.
• Q: What makes ‘Jewel’ a good choice for preserves and jam? A: The ‘Jewel’ variety is prized for its firm texture, which holds up well during cooking, and its excellent sweet flavor, making it ideal for creating delicious jams, jellies, and preserves.