Most popular variety of everbearing strawberry! Large, soft, deliciously sweet fruit ideal for preserves or fresh eating. Produces from late spring through fall. Developed by Washington State University, this variety is popular everywhere for its delicious berries that are perfect for home gardens. Great for containers. Plant so that crown is just above soil level.
- Light Full sun
- Type Everbearing; perennial in zones 4 to 9
- Plant spacing 18 inches apart
- Plant size 8 to 10 inches tall, 18 inches wide
Some Bonnie Plants varieties may not be available in your local area, due to different variables in certain regions. Also, if any variety is a limited, regional variety it will be noted on the pertinent variety page.
Light requirements: Full sun.
Planting: Space 6 to 18 inches apart, depending on type. (Read the stick tag that comes with the plant for specific spacing recommendations.) Be careful not to bury the crown of the plant, or it will rot.
Soil requirements: Strawberries need well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Amend heavy clay or sandy soil with compost or other organic matter prior to planting. Create raised beds if soil is heavy or drains poorly. Soil pH should be between 5.5 and 6.8.
Water requirements: Keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing season. Moisture is the key to plump, fully-formed berries. Mulch soil to reduce water evaporation.
Frost-fighting plan: Strawberry plants are sensitive to frost. Temperatures of 28º F or less (a hard frost) damage flowers. Protect newly planted seedlings and established, budded plants by covering plants with straw or a frost blanket. By fall, strawberry plants have formed the flower buds that will open the following spring. To protect them through winter, apply a 2- to 3-inch mulch of straw, pine straw, or other loose organic material.
Common issues: Slugs can be a problem when using organic mulch, so use plastic mulch to discourage them). Keep birds from feasting on berries by covering plants with plastic bird netting. Small, misshapen berries are can be caused by drought or high temperatures.
Harvesting: Pick berries in the morning, when fruits are cool. Select fully formed and colored berries, as unripe berries won’t continue to ripen once picked. Carefully pull strawberries (with stems) from plants. Aim to leave about a half-inch stem on each berry.
Storage: Refrigerate unwashed berries (caps still on) in a plastic container with a loose-fitting lid. Place a paper towel in the bottom of the container before adding berries, then arrange berries in single layers separated by clean paper towels. For peak flavor, use within 2 to 3 days, although berries may last up to 7 days.
For more information, visit the Strawberries page in our How to Grow section.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 53
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 8g
- Protein: 1g
- Vitamin C: 163% DV
- Folate: 10%
- Vitamin K: 5%
- Manganese: 32%
- Potassium: 7%
- Magnesium: 5%
Nutritional Information
Strawberries are a super-rich source of vitamin C and manganese and are packed with a long list of phytonutrients, among them an important group called phenols. Like other berries, strawberries are especially rich in phenols, compounds that provide the red color and also act as potent antioxidants working to protect the heart, fight cancer, and inflammation. Eating this potent little fruit can be an important and delicious part of a healthy diet.
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