Junebearing Strawberry (Fragaria Hybrid)

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Junebearing plants are a type of Strawberry which produces a single, large crop per year. One Strawberry plant will yield approximately one quart of berries. The berries are high in vitamin C and fiber. To prolong a Strawberry patch's lifetime and increase its yields, renovated the patch each year after harvest. Mow the plants down to 1" (3cm) above the crown, narrow the rows to 12" (30cm) wide, and fertilize the patch.


Delicious in pies, tarts, jams, and preserves. Serve as a scrumptious dessert or appetizing breakfast. The perfect addition to any fresh fruit tray. Wash fruits, vegetables and herbs thoroughly before eating.

Plant Feed

Use a fertilizer formulated for fruits and vegetables.


Keep well-watered.


Fertile, well-drained soil.

Basic Care Summary

Plant so that crown is just above soil level. Space 18" (45cm) apart, keep the soil evenly moist, and mulch in winter. Amend the soil annually with organic matter.

Planting Instructions

Select a sunny site, away from trees and close to a water source if possible.

Prepare the garden by breaking up the existing soil (use a hoe, spade, or power tiller) to a depth of 12-16” (30-40cm). Add organic matter such as manure, peat moss or garden compost until the soil is loose and easy to work. Organic ingredients improve drainage, add nutrients, and encourage earthworms and other organisms that help keep soil healthy. Give plants an extra boost by adding a granulated fertilizer formulated for vegetables or and all-purpose feed (such as a fertilizer labeled 5-10-5).



Check the plant label for suggested spacing and the mature height of the plant. Position plants so that taller plants are in the center or background of the garden and shorter plants in the foreground.

Plan ahead for plants that get tall and require staking or support cages. It's best to install cages early in the spring, at planting time, before the foliage gets bushy. Vining vegetables can occupy a lot of space, so provide a trellis, fence, or other structure that allows the plant to grow vertically to maximize garden space.

Watering Instructions


Thoroughly soaking the ground every 2-3 days is better than watering a little bit daily. Deep watering encourages roots to grow further into the ground resulting in a sturdier plant with more drought tolerance. How often to water will depend on rainfall, temperature and how quickly the soil drains.


Fertilizing Instructions

A well prepared planting bed enriched with organic matter such as compost or manure and a mild general-purpose, granulated fertilizer gets plants off to a good start. Give plants a boost later in the season with a fertilizer formulated for vegetables.

Fertilizers are available in many forms: granulated, slow-release, liquid feeds, organic or synthetic. Follow the package directions to determine how much, and how often, to feed.

Be sure to keep the garden well-weeded. Weeds take vital moisture and nutrients away from the vegetable plants.

Pruning Instructions

There are several reasons to prune vegetable plants: to help contain a plant’s size, to promote bushy compact growth, to remove dead or diseased stems, and to promote larger, healthier fruit yields.

Flower buds can be pinched off to force the plant energy into fewer fruits that develop faster.

Vining plants can become invasive in a confined garden space. If necessary, entire vines can be removed down to the main stem to keep plants under control.

Never prune away more than 1/3 of the plant or it may become weak and unproductive.

Remove vegetables as soon as they mature. Leaving them on the plant any longer than necessary can affect flavor and texture, and mature fruit steals energy from younger developing fruits.

Plant Details
Category: Vegetable
Available Colors: Red
Bloom Time: Spring to summer
Height Range: 6-12" (15-30cm)
Space Range: 15-18" (38-46cm)
Plant Light: Full Sun
Companion Plants: Spinach, Borage, Beans, Thyme
USDA Zone: 5-9
Days To Maturity: 60-70
Fruit Size: 1-3" (3-8cm)

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