{"product_id":"camino-real-strawberry-plants","title":"Camino Real Strawberry Plants | June-Bearing, Large Dark Red Berries | Hand Picked Nursery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow an abundant harvest of beautiful, deep-red strawberries with '\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamino Real' Strawberry Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a productive June-bearing variety developed by the University of California. Known for its large, firm berries, rich red coloring, and dependable yields, Camino Real is an excellent choice for home gardeners and growers looking for high-quality strawberries for fresh eating, desserts, jams, and preserves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike everbearing varieties, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamino Real is a June-bearing (short-day) strawberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that produces a concentrated harvest, typically during the mid-to-late spring strawberry season in warmer growing regions. Its attractive, uniformly shaped berries feature firm flesh and a balanced strawberry flavor, making them ideal for picking, storing, and enjoying in a variety of recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamino Real plants have a compact growth habit, making them well-suited for garden beds, raised rows, and carefully maintained strawberry patches. This variety also offers resistance to certain common strawberry diseases, including Verticillium wilt and Phytophthora crown rot, helping support healthy growth under suitable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're establishing a new strawberry patch or expanding an existing garden, Camino Real offers an excellent combination of productivity, fruit quality, and garden performance. At Hand Picked Nursery, we carefully inspect our plants to help you start your growing journey with confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍓 Product Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune-Bearing Variety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Produces a concentrated seasonal harvest of delicious strawberries.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge, Deep Red Berries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attractive, richly colored fruit with firm flesh and excellent presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Yield Potential:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Productive plants capable of delivering generous harvests under proper growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for Fresh Eating \u0026amp; Preserves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Firm berries are excellent for snacking, baking, freezing, jams, and desserts.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Growth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-suited for strawberry patches, raised beds, and garden rows.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisease Resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Resistant to Verticillium wilt and Phytophthora crown rot, although routine disease prevention is still important.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Picked Nursery Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carefully inspected plants selected for healthy establishment and growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Planting \u0026amp; Care Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Camino Real (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragaria × ananassa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e June-Bearing \/ Short-Day\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-to-Late Spring in warmer regions; timing varies by climate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full Sun, at least 6–8 hours daily\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile, well-draining soil with a pH of approximately 5.5–6.5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Position the crown at soil level, keeping the growing point uncovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant 12–18 inches apart with approximately 3–4 feet between rows.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide approximately 1–1.5 inches of water weekly, adjusting for rainfall, soil conditions, and temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply clean straw or other suitable mulch to retain moisture, reduce weeds, and keep developing berries off the soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply a balanced fertilizer according to soil-test recommendations and avoid excessive nitrogen.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst-Year Care:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For spring-planted bare roots, remove early flowers to encourage root establishment. 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