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Mara des Bois Strawberry Bare Root Plants | Everbearing Sweet Strawberries for Garden or Containers | Non-GMO, High Yield, Aromatic Fruit
Experience the exceptional flavor of Mara des Bois strawberries — a beloved everbearing French variety known for its rich aroma and sweet, wild berry taste. This premium plant produces small to medium, intensely fragrant berries from late spring through fall, offering continuous harvests of juicy fruit perfect for fresh eating, desserts, or preserves.
Cold-hardy and disease-resistant, these bare root strawberry plants thrive in USDA Zones 4–8, adapting easily to various climates. Whether you’re planting in garden beds, raised planters, or hanging baskets, Mara des Bois delivers high yields in compact spaces — ideal for home gardeners who want flavor and beauty in one.
Product Features
- Healthy Bare Root Plants: Fresh, vigorous roots ready to plant and grow quickly.
- Everbearing Variety: Produces sweet, aromatic berries from late spring until frost.
- Small, Fragrant, Flavorful Fruit: Excellent for snacking, baking, jams, and smoothies.
- Cold-Hardy & Disease-Resistant: Thrives in Zones 4–8 and resists common diseases.
- Perfect for Any Space: Grows beautifully in gardens, containers, or hanging baskets.
Planting & Care Instructions
- Soak bare roots in water for 30–60 minutes before planting.
- Choose a sunny spot with at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Prepare well-draining, fertile soil (pH 5.5–6.5) enriched with compost or organic matter.
- Plant crowns at soil level, ensuring roots are spread out but crowns are not buried.
- Space plants 12–18 inches apart and leave 3–4 feet between rows for airflow.
- Water consistently to keep soil moist but not soggy.
- Remove flowers the first year to strengthen root development.
- Expect steady harvests of sweet, aromatic berries starting in the second season, with continuous fruiting each year thereafter.