Bare Root Strawberry Plants

Bare root strawberry plants are available for sale now.

If you plan to pick them up at the market we ask that you do not order them here online.

Online orders will be shipped ONLY  IN FLORIDA on WEDNESDAYS and THURSDAYS. available for sale sometime around middle October.

Strawberry plants are sold bare root in bunches of 25 available for shipping in FLORIDA or pickup in Plant City, FL.

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS/NO REPLACEMENTS.

Sensation berries originated from the Winter Star berries. It is a short-day (winter months) plant adapted for west-central Florida growers. Fruit size and firmness of Sensation is greater than that of Radiance. External fruit color is a bright red, developing color gradually. Berries will be conic to broad-conic shaped. Plan on watering daily for first 10-12 days.

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS 

The ideal time to set plants is between mid October and November.  To set, follow these few steps:

1. Till the soil.
2. Fertilize. The fertilizing can be done before or after making the beds.  Fertilizing before bedding is called “Broadcast Fertilizing.”  The “Band” method is used after bedding.  The band is a furrow in the middle of the double bed approximately 4”-5” deep.  We use 15 lbs. of fertilizer per 100’ double bed, use this to help you determine the amount you will need.  Set the plant about 4” from the band.  Do not let the plant touch the fertilizer because the roots will burn.  We recommend an analysis of 6-6-6 dry, or 20-20-20 water soluble.
3. Make the beds. The beds should be between 6”-8” high and 24” wide for a double bed.
4. Apply the black plastic. The plastic is used to help control weeds, keep the berry clean, and to make use of the fertilizer.  Another important function is to hold in heat and moisture on cold nights.
5. Start planting. The plants should be set 12” apart in either direction.  A 2” slit is made in the plastic and the plant is set through the plastic.

 Most importantly, DO NOT SET THE PLANTS TOO DEEP!

this is the most common error made in planting.  Be sure the crown is above the ground.  If soil or mulch covers the crown it will die.  The plant may appear to lie down when first planted.

After the plants are set, it is vital that they be thoroughly watered.  Keep the leaves moist and the ground saturated for three to five days.  After 7-10 days the plants should be rooted, then water as needed.  As for insecticides, we recommend Spectracide.  For fungus, any rose fungicide works well.

 Happy Planting!

The Parkesdale Family

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