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Strawberry Sweetheart

SKU: 57244

Fragaria x ananassa

6 Bare Root Plants

Despatches From 25th July 2023


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Fruit in just 30 days!

Grow Your Own British-bred Strawberries in just 30 days with our "Berry Quick" Strawberry Plants!

We've tapped into a commercial production method, used by professional growers, which enables plants to fruit within 30 days from the point of planting - yes, fruit in just 30 days!

This unique method of production begins in September and October when plants are lifted from the field with the flower initiation process already started - they are then frozen. The next process happens around the middle of May when the plants are thawed, potted and grown on for 30 days at our nursery.

By the middle of June the plants are well developed and have just 30 days of growth remaining, to the first sweet and juicy berries being ready for picking!

Strawberry Sweetheart

is a modern variety bred at the famous East Malling Research in Kent, and has proved to be one of the best varieties to offer in this way. It's sweet and juicy berries are conical in shape and have good colour and the taste is just delicious with good old fashioned flavour. The plants have a good habit and the fruit is well displayed too.

The plants will fruit whether planted in the ground, container, window box or hanging basket - they are incredibly versatile an(more...)


Key Features

Hardy Perennial

Suitable for Containers

Suitable for Full Sun

Suitable for Hanging Baskets

Suitable for Partial Shade

Strawberry Sweetheart

Strawberry Sweetheart Fruit Plants From Mr Fothergills Seeds and Plants is a British-bred strawberry that will fruit in 30 days.

Planting & Harvesting

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  • Sow Indoors
  • Sow/Plant Outside
  • Flowers/Harvest

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