Chandler Strawberry Plants ( June-bearing ) A vigorous, high-yielding, June-bearing strawberry plant that produces very desirable strawberries. Chandler strawberries are very large, firm, and produce early-season to mid-season. ( price of $12.99 is for 25 bare rooted dormant plants ) *ON SALE 1/2 OFF*

• Types of Strawberries:
  
  June-bearing varieties produce one large crop of berries in late spring to early summer.
  
  Everbearing varieties produce two smaller crops: one in early summer and another in early fall.
  
  
  What is a bare rooted strawberry plant?
• Bare root strawberry plants are dormant plants that are not planted in
• soil. Instead, they appear as bare roots with shriveled foliage
• attached. Nurseries and seed catalogs most often ship out bare root
• plants since they are easier and less expensive to ship.

Strawberries grow best in deep, sandy loam soil that is rich in organic matter in a sunny location with soil that drains well. Strawberry do best with a PH between 5.5 and 7.5. Plant the bare-root plants in a raised bed to reduce the risk of rotting roots.

Fertilization
Year of planting : About two weeks before planting incorporate 2 lbs.of 5-10-10 for each 100 Square feet of planting bed. Six to eight weeks after the first fertilizer application, apply one pound of 5-10-10 per 100 square feet; Spread the fertilizer in a 6-inch band on each side of a row of plants. Repeat this rate again in lat August. Brush or wash off fertilizer granules that land on the foliage to avoid leaf injury.

Fruiting Year : Avoid the use of fertilizer the spring before harvest as it may result in large, soft berries and excessive vegetative growth. However, if plants are a light shade of green and not growing well, an application of 1/2 lb. of 5-10-10 per 100 square feet may be beneficial. After Harvest cut back leaves, thin plants and remove weeds. Then apply 1 to 2 lbs. of 10-10-10 per 100 square feet. It is important that plants receive at least 1 inch of water per week following fertilization to encourage strong healthy new growth and to avid salt injury. After harvest cut back leaves, thin plants and remove weeds. Then apply 1 to 2 lbs. of 10-10-10 per 100 square feet. It is important that plants receive at least 1 inch of water per week following fertilization to encourage strong healthy new growth and to avid salt injury. In late August fertilize with 1/2 lb. 10-10-10 per 100 square feet. do not fertilize after August 31 st.

Mulching
Necessary for winter protection of your plants. In case of sudden cold temperatures, the crowns and roots may be damaged. Mulch will keep the temperatures at ground level from dropping suddenly. Mulch also conserves moisture in the Spring, delays flowering, makes for better picking conditions and reduces rot on the berries


Planting

Step 1 : Trim the bare roots of the strawberry plants to 6 inches with sharp scissors right before planting.

Step 2: Dig a hole for the strawberry plants deep and wide enough to accommodate the roots without crowding. Place the plant in the hole so the crown sits just above the soil line. Remove the plant and add more soil if necessary.

Step 3: Cover the roots with soil, leaving the crown exposed. A crown covered with soil will rot, damaging the plant. Press down gently on the soil to firm it.

Step 4: Space the strawberry plants at least 18 to 24 inches apart. ( At this spacing it would require about 6,225 plants per acre. ) Leave at least 2 feet between rows of strawberries.

Step 5: Water the bare-root strawberries immediately after planting. Keep the plants moist throughout the growing season. Add a 2-inch layer of mulch around each plant to conserve water.

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