Wendy Strawberry: Junebearing Strawberry Plants from Gurney's (2024)

FAQs

How many strawberries will one June-bearing plant produce? ›

The number of strawberries produced by a single plant can vary based on several factors, including the variety of strawberry, growing conditions, care given to the plant, and the duration of the growing season. On average, a healthy strawberry plant can produce anywhere from around 150 to 400 strawberries per season.

June-bearing strawberries are the most familiar type and produce the largest fruits as well as large yields. Ever-bearing plants produce two smaller crops, one in June and another in early fall. June-bearing varieties also produce larger numbers of runners than ever-bearing varieties.

Water the strawberry plants during hot, dry weather. Strawberries require approximately 1 inch of water per week for adequate growth. Irrigate the planting during hot, dry summer weather to ensure optimum production next season. Irrigation during the summer months encourages runner formation and flower bud development.

Proper planting depth is one of the most critical keys to success. Plant bareroot strawberries so the soil comes halfway up the crown. The crown is the area between the roots and the sprouting leaves. Space plants 12 to 18 inches apart.

June-bearing strawberry plantings are renovated after harvest. Cut back leaves, thin plants, and remove weeds, then apply 10 to 20 lbs. of 10-10-10 (or equivalent) per 1000 sq. ft.

Key points. Several different issues are responsible for strawberry fruit being small or deformed. Supporting pollinators, protecting from frost/freeze, managing nutrients, managing diseases and insect pests, irrigating, and managing weeds all help increase fruit size and marketable yield.

It is certainly a good idea to plant both types to get fruit production in the first year from day-neutral strawberries, and high yield and quality from June-bearing strawberries. A main portion of the plants should be of June-bearing type while other two types can extend the harvest season.

To winterize strawberry plants, heap a loose mulch over plants to a depth of 3 to 5 inches. Use a material that won't compact heavily. Good choices include straw, clean hay, bark chips, chopped cornstalks or cobs, evergreen branches or pine straw.

Types of Strawberries for Containers

While not recommended, June bearing cultivars can be grown in containers. They, however, have several limitations. June bearing types will only flower and fruit once early in the growing season, making them less ornamental.

How should strawberries be watered and fertilized? Watering. Strawberry plants need regular water to thrive, especially during fruit bearing season, when they need an average of 1-2 inches of water daily. The best way to water strawberries is to use drip or soaker hose placed at least two inches away from the plant.

When to mow June bearing strawberries? ›

Mowing your strawberries is quick and simple if done in a timely manner. Remember, the best time to mow them is within a week of your last harvest.

Space the plants 18 inches apart in rows that are 3 feet apart. Water well after planting and lay a two-inch layer of mulch around each plant to conserve moisture. Throughout the season, make sure strawberries get one to two inches of water per week. Bare root plants should begin leafing out in early summer.

Besides being a great choice where there's little or no garden space, keeping strawberries in containers makes it easier to protect the fruits from slugs and many animal pests, and the good air circulation around their leaves can help to prevent disease problems.

The beds should be four feet apart on center leaving about two feet between beds for a walkway. Plant two rows of strawberries on each bed, setting the rows one foot apart (six inches to the left and right of the center of the bed). Space plants eight inches apart within the row.

Strawberries only need about 4-6 inches of soil for their roots so shallow containers will work. Whatever size or shape container you use, make sure they have adequate drainage holes in the bottom. Water your strawberry plants whenever the soil is dry to ½ inch depth.

The average strawberry plant will produce up to 1 quart of strawberries per plant when it good production mode with good growing conditions and estimating a 3 to 4 week harvesting season. The price for fresh market strawberries is $1.60 per pound. The processed price is 30 cents per pound.

Two of my favorite varieties are Sparkle Supreme June bearing Strawberries and Honeoye strawberries. Plants from both these varieties are self-pollinating and highly resistant to diseases.

You should see your first strawberries in the first year of planting.