Start your strawberry patch with 10 Albion bare-root plants, Fragaria × ananassa ‘Albion’. This day-neutral variety is grown for firm, flavorful red berries and an extended picking season when conditions are suitable. Plant in a sunny bed, raised planter, or container with good drainage.
Why Grow Albion Strawberries?
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Extended harvest: Day-neutral plants can flower and fruit over a longer period than varieties that produce one concentrated early-summer crop.
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Fresh-picked flavor: Firm berries are well suited to eating fresh and adding to desserts.
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Small-space growing: A practical choice for containers and compact garden beds with access to regular watering.
Growing Tips
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On arrival: Plant promptly. If planting must wait briefly, keep roots cool and moist without submerging them.
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Before planting: Rinse or briefly soak the roots in water. Open a hole deep enough for the roots to extend downward without bending upward.
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Crown depth: Position the center of the crown at soil level, with roots covered and the growing point above the soil. Burying the crown or leaving roots exposed can damage the plant.
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Site: Provide at least six hours of direct sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Allow space between plants for airflow and picking.
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Water: Water thoroughly after planting, then maintain even moisture. Check containers frequently because they dry faster than garden beds.
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Harvest: Pick fully colored berries regularly. Protect ripening fruit from birds where necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these seeds or potted plants?
This listing contains 10 bare-root strawberry plants, supplied without pots or surrounding soil.
Will they fruit in the first season?
They can, but timing and yield depend on planting date, establishment, temperature, and care.
Does “day-neutral” mean fruit all year?
No. Albion can produce over an extended growing season, but cold weather, heat, and plant stress affect flowering and harvest.
