Honeoye Strawberry Bare Roots (Junebearing)

Honeoye is one of the tastiest strawberries ever! This large, sweet as honey tasting strawberry variety gives "Honeoye" its name. These Strawberries have a beautiful red color and have reigned as a yield king for many years. The flavor is excellent, sweet, and highly aromatic, and is excellent for freezing. It is highly resistant to disease, and with a long two week harvest period, it offers an ample amount of fruit. June bearing. Five-petaled white flowers with yellow centers appear on the plants in early spring and give way to larger-than-usual red berries which mature in late spring to early summer.

Plants will arrive as dormant, bare-root transplants. Transplant them outside as soon as possible. If you are not able to transplant them outside right away, remove elastics/ties and gently loosen plants, then store in a cool place (28-32°F/-2-0°C), and keep roots damp.

Also Known As: Honeoye Bare Root Strawberry, Honeoye Strawberry Plants, Early Red Strawberry, Honeoye June Bearing Strawberry, Honeoye Strawberry Crown, Spring Bearing Honeoye Strawberry, Honeoye Fruit, Honeoye Bare Root Plants, Honeoye Fresh Strawberry, Honeoye Plant Varieties.

Plant Name:	Strawberry, Honeoye
Latin Name:	Fragaria × ananassa
Days to Harvest:	90-110
Plant Height:	6 - 12 Inches
Spread:	12 - 18 Inches
Growth Habit:	Bush
USDA Zones:	3-10
Lifespan:	Annual, Perennial Zones 3-8
Brand:	TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight:	Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination:	Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
GMO:	No
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*:	No
Seeds Packed For**:	2025

*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.

Planting Instructions:

Soil Preparation:

Choose an area with heavy, well-draining soil that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight each day. Remove weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Leave small weeds and dead grass, they will enrich the soil when turned under. Spade or till the soil 8-12 inches deep. Loosening the soil will help the plant establish strong roots.

Plants grow best in soil with lots of organic matter. You may optionally add fertilizer or organic material such as compost, leaves, or rotted hay to mix into the soil at this point. For small gardens, scatter 2-3 tablespoons of fertilizer evenly and work into the top 2-3 inches of soil for each hill or 2 foot by 2 foot planting area. For larger gardens, scatter 2-3 pounds of a complete fertilizer for each 100 square feet of planting area. Work fertilizer or organic material into the soil and leave the surface smooth.

Form rows of soil beds 4-6 inches high and at least 3 feet apart. This formation of ridges will help with drainage.

Planting:

Soak the roots for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours to rehydrate them before planting. Plant strawberry bare roots in early spring, as soon as the soil is workable and the risk of frost has passed, typically around late March to early April. To plant, dig a planting hole as deep as the roots and at least twice as wide and spaced 12-18 inches apart down the rows of raised beds. Form a cone of loose soil in the center of the hole and plant 1 bare root plant, spreading the roots over the soil cone. The crown (where the roots meet the stem) should be at or just below the soil surface. Fill the planting hole and cover the roots with soil. Slowly and deeply soak the area with water after planting.

Planting Depth:	5-8 inches
Within-Row Spacing:	12-18 inches
Between-Row Spacing:	3-4 feet

Care During the Season:

Watering: For the first few weeks, water the plants thoroughly every few days, ensuring that the soil remains evenly moist. Once the plants are established, you can reduce the frequency of watering. If the weather is really dry, water plants more frequently. Sandy soils may need to be watered more often than heavy clay soils. Mulching around the plants can help retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.

Weeding: Keeping plants weed-free improves production. If plowing or hoeing, do not dig deeper than 1 inch to prevent from cutting the feeder roots.

Fertilizing: In spring, fertilize about two weeks after the plants break dormancy and before they flower. This gives the plants a boost for berry production. Water plants after fertilizing. In fall, fertilize after harvesting the last berries. This restores vitality to the plants before winter dormancy.

Insecticides: Insecticides may be used to protect plants. Bt-based insecticides and sulfur are organic options that can be used for prevention. Sulfur also has fungicidal properties and helps in controlling many diseases. Before using a pesticide, read the label and follow cautions, warnings and directions.

Diseases: If spots or mold appear, treat plants with an approved fungicide. Neem oil, sulfur, and other fungicides may be used. When using fungicides always follow label directions.

Harvesting:

Honeoye Strawberries are typically ready for harvest in late spring to early summer, depending on the climate and growing conditions. The berries should be fully ripe before picking, which means they should be deep red, firm, and glossy. To harvest, gently grasp the strawberry with your fingers and twist or cut it from the stem, being careful not to damage the fruit or the plant. It's important to pick the berries regularly, as they ripen quickly and will continue to produce throughout the growing season.