Strawberry Plants

Plant some June bearing and everbearing for a long season of strawberries

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Why Grow Strawberries?

Growing strawberries is a rewarding experience, whether you're starting with organic strawberry plants or browsing strawberry plants for sale. These productive plants yield sweet, juicy berries and thrive in full sun and well-drained soil—ideal for raised beds or hanging baskets. With resistance to diseases like anthracnose and verticillium wilt, they grow well across many hardiness zones. From everbearing to June-bearing varieties, organic strawberry plants offer high yields and rich flavor—perfect for fresh eating or preserving.

Benefits of Strawberry Plants

Strawberry plants offer numerous advantages, including exceptional flavor, disease resistance, and high yields. These organically grown plants are available as bare root or potted options, and they thrive in full sun. By avoiding chemicals, organic strawberries ensure a healthier and more sustainable garden while producing large berries with great taste. Strawberries are hardy across various USDA hardiness zones and can be grown in raised beds or containers, offering a bountiful crop of sweet, juicy fruit throughout the growing season. Whether you're looking to plant in spring or late fall, our plants can establish quickly and bring years of harvest.

Ideal Growing Conditions

Strawberries have a shallow root system, making them ideal for raised beds or containers. These plants thrive in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of sunlight daily to produce the best results. Mulching is highly beneficial, as it helps retain soil moisture, suppresses weeds, and prevents berries from touching the ground. Healthy, well-drained soil is essential for promoting optimal growth. Planting in early September is recommended in areas prone to red stele disease, ensuring strong and productive plants for the growing season.

Types of Strawberry Plants

When it comes to strawberry plants, you have several options to choose from, each with its own unique characteristics and advantages.

June Bearing Strawberries

June-bearing strawberries, such as Ozark Beauty, are known for their impressive fruit production. These plants produce a single, abundant crop in early spring to early summer, typically lasting 3 to 4 weeks. These varieties yield large, firm berries that are perfect for fresh consumption or preserving into jams and desserts. June bearers are prolific and ideal for gardeners who want a burst of strawberries at a specific time during the growing season.

Everbearing Strawberries (Day-Neutral Varieties)

Everbearing strawberries, also known as day-neutral varieties, offer a continuous supply of fresh strawberries throughout the summer. Though they may not produce as many berries in a single period as June bearers, they provide a steady harvest, making them an excellent choice for gardeners who want strawberries over an extended period.

A Strategic Approach

To maximize strawberry production and enjoy a longer harvest season, consider planting both June-bearing and everbearing varieties. June bearers will provide an early crop, followed by a steady supply from everbearers, ensuring you have fresh strawberries throughout the summer. This strategy maximizes space and provides the tastiest berries all season long.

How to Plant Strawberry Plants

For optimal strawberry success, plant your organic strawberry plants in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight and protect them from shade. Space bare root or potted strawberry plants about 12-18 inches apart to ensure good air circulation and prevent disease. For raised beds or containers, use a mix of compost and soil to provide essential nutrients and good drainage. Plant at the same depth as they were in their containers or nursery bed, ensuring that the crown is level with the soil surface to avoid rot. Mulch around the plants to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the berries clean. During winter, protect your plants from frost and extreme temperatures with additional mulch or coverings. By following these guidelines, you can enjoy a fruitful growing season with sweet berries and excellent flavor.

Caring for Bare Root Strawberry Plants

Proper care is essential for strawberry success. Water your strawberry plants regularly, ensuring the soil stays consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch around the plants to preserve moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize with organic fertilizer to support strong growth and high yields. Prune dead or damaged leaves and runners to improve air circulation, reduce disease risk, and promote better berry development.

Common Bare Root Strawberry Plants Pests and Diseases

Organic strawberry plants are susceptible to a range of pests and diseases. Aphids, slugs, and fungal diseases such as anthracnose crown rot and phytophthora crown rot can affect the health of your plants. To keep your strawberry plants healthy, maintain good soil drainage, and use mulch to prevent fungal spread. Regularly inspect for pests and use organic treatments like neem oil or insecticidal soap to manage infestations.

Harvesting and Storing Strawberries

To enjoy the best flavor, pick strawberries from your strawberry plant when they are fully ripe, firm, and bright red. Harvest in the morning after the dew has dried to preserve their flavor. If growing in hanging baskets or containers, be gentle when picking to avoid damaging the plants. Store fresh organic strawberries in a single layer in the refrigerator to maintain their juiciness, and use them within a few days. For longer storage, freeze cleaned and dried berries. Strawberries grown in cooler locations will also benefit from this care to ensure optimal freshness and flavor.

In Summary

Strawberries are an amazing addition to any home garden. With proper care, your strawberry plants will thrive and provide a bountiful harvest, whether from June-bearing or everbearing varieties. Enjoy fresh, sweet strawberries throughout the growing season, and experiment with different planting techniques like raised beds or containers. By choosing the right strawberry plant from our organic selection, you're setting yourself up for strawberry success in cooler locations and for many years to come.

Why Buy Strawberry Plants From Us?

Choose from our strawberry plants for sale and grow delicious, high-quality berries at home. Our strawberry plants, including bare root varieties, are selected for large fruit, disease resistance, and adaptability to a range of hardiness zones—even cooler climates. Ideal for raised beds, containers, or hanging baskets, these strawberry plants for sale establish quickly and yield abundantly. With fast delivery and a wide selection of varieties, enjoy a successful harvest wherever you garden.

Enjoy our strawberries for sale, and see our growing guide in the Resource Center. 

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FAQs: Annie's Perennials

What are perennial plants?

Perennial plants live for more than two growing seasons. If properly cared for, they will return year after year with consistent bloom times to add color and diversity to your garden.

What is the difference between annuals and perennials?

The key difference between annuals and perennials is their lifespan. Annuals live for one growing season, although some of our annual plants do re-seed, thereby prolonging their benefits past a single season. Perennial plants and perennial flowers persist for several years, returning year after year, every growing season. Another difference is that true annuals will bloom throughout the entire season; whereas, perennials may bloom intermittently during or between seasons.

What are the benefits of growing perennials?

Perennial plants and flowers provide lasting beauty and structure to your garden. They have specific seasonal bloom times that remain consistent year after year, ensuring vibrant color for your garden throughout the seasons. Perennials also contribute to biodiversity and help the overall environment. Their deep root systems help prevent soil erosion and retain nutrients, while also sequestering carbon. Planting lots of different perennials with varied bloom times ensures consistent, reliable food sources for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial wildlife.

When should I buy perennials to plant?

The ideal time to plant perennials is spring or early fall. This allows them to establish their root system before extreme weather.

How do I care for perennial plants?

In general, Perennials need watering, occasional fertilization, and deadheading to encourage repeat blooming. The specific care needs can vary by type. At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer many native and low water, low-maintenance perennials to make planting and caring for them easy. We want to make gardening success attainable for everyone.

Can you plant perennials in pots or containers?

Yes! We have hundreds of perennial plants that work well in containers as well as in garden beds. Just make sure your pot size is adequate for the root system of your particular plant.

Do perennials require full sun?

Some perennials prefer full sun, which typically means at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Other varieties require full or partial shade. At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer you many options for both shade and sun plants to fit every gardening need.

Do perennials attract pollinators and wildlife?

Yes! Perennials, with their reliable bloom times, are valuable additions to a pollinator-friendly garden. They provide consistent food sources for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other beneficial wildlife. Planting many different perennials with varied bloom times will attract and feed pollinators throughout all of the seasons.

What are some popular perennial flowers?

Some common perennials include <strong>Yarrow</strong> (Achillea millefolium), </strong>African daisies</strong> (Arctotis) </strong>Butterfly Bush</strong> (Buddleja davidii), <strong>Campanula, Dahlia, Delphiniums, Peonies (Paeonia), Roses (Rosa), Irises, and Coneflowers</strong> (Echinacea). At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer almost hundreds and hundreds of popular perennials – like the ones previously mentioned, along with more unusual and hard-to-find varieties.

At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we also offer many more perennials that are quite unusual and hard to find

What are hardy perennials?

Hardy perennials are perennial plants that grow for multiple seasons and can survive very cold weather in their growing zones. For this reason, hardy perennial plants are the perfect plant selection for any garden.

Do perennials come back every year?

Yes, if planted and cared for properly, perennials will return year after year. At Annie’s, we offer hundreds of perennials that are perfect beginner plants– easy to grow and easy to care for - so everyone can garden successfully.

What are different types of perennials?

Flowering Perennials: Are known for vibrant, consistent and long-lasting blooms. Examples include peonies (Paenonia), roses (Rosa), coneflowers (Echinaea), Abutilon, Alstroemeria, african daisy (Arctotis), foxglove (Digitalis pupurea), carnations (dianthus), geraniums, sages (Salvia), Strawflowers (helichrysum bracteatum), hollyhocks and impatiens, among many others.

Foliage Perennials: Are known for their striking, colorful foliage. Hostas, heucheras, and ornamental grasses are some common varieties.

Shade-Loving Perennials: Thrive in low-light or partial shade conditions. Examples include astilbes, ferns, and bleeding hearts (dicentras). Some of our favorite shade perennials at Annie’s are Begonias, Fuchsias, Sedges, Hellebores, Heucheras, and Impatiens.

Sun-loving perennials: Thrive in full sun conditions (meaning full sun for at least 6 hours per day). Some common examples of sun-loving perennials are lavender (Lavandula), sage (Salvia), African daisy (Arctotis), and yarrow (Achillea millefolium). At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer almost one thousand sun-loving perennials – like the ones previously mentioned along with more unusual and hard-to-find varieties.

Herbaceous Perennials: These are perennial plants that die back to the ground each Fall or Winter, but whose roots remain alive and send up new growth and reemerge in the Spring or Summer. They include a variety of flowers and foliage, like columbines (Aquilegia), delphiniums, foxglove (Digitalis pupurea), and Iris.

Woody Perennials: These are shrubs and small trees that persist for many years, bringing useful structure and seasonal blooms to your garden. Examples include hydrangeas, California lilac (Ceanothus), fuchsias, and butterfly bushes (Buddleja).

Native Perennials: are well-suited to specific regions and often need less maintenance and human intervention. California native plant species might include yarrow (Achillea), California poppies (Eschscholzia californica), milkweed (Asclepias), monkey flowers (Mimulus), and some sages (Salvias), depending on your location. At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer one of the largest selections of CA native perennials to be found anywhere.

Long-Blooming Perennials: Have extended blooming periods and can include varieties like Alstroemeria, Abutilon (Flowering Maples), African daisies (Actotis), Agastache, coreopsis, yarrow (Achillea), and sages (Salvias).

Drought-Tolerant Perennials: Can withstand periods of dry conditions and need less watering. Examples include lavender (Lavandula), yarrow (Achillea), sedum (stonecrop), Agastache, Aloe, milkweed (Asclepias), and some sages (Salvias).

Deer-resistant Perennials: Have characteristics that make them less appealing to deer. Options include yarrow (Achillea), lambs' ears (Stachys byzantine), Agastache, and some ornamental sages (Salvia).

Perennial Bulbs: Some perennials grow from bulbs, including favorites like tulips, daffodils, freesias, ranunculus, and irises. They return year after year, adding color to your garden each spring.

Climbing Perennials: Perennial vines like clematis and wisteria add vertical interest to your garden, climbing trellises, arbors, and fences.