This is my fourth time trying to grow strawberries, third time doing bare root's. For some reason, I am just not successful ever. It's probably something that I'm doing or related to my conditions so I can't be blamefull but... Out of the 3 varieties that I ordered all of the seascape seemed to be rotten upon arrival. Most of the other types (Honeoye & Albion at least started growing some leaves before I probably killed them. Guess i'm just unfit to grow strawberries. My bare root blackberry is doing great and my orders have been correct, fast, and package nicely so no complaints there.
I have been purchasing various items from MIGardener for the last few years. They never disappoint. They are my first choice for seeds, fertilizer, and more.
I was filled with dread the moment I inspected the contents of the package... the bare roots were extremely dry and the crowns were loose and shriveled. I decided to transplant them anyway and, as I was concerned, the majority did not take (I think 2 have sprouted new leaves). They were simply too dead right out of the gate.
I had another order of a different strawberry that were in slightly better shape and about half of those made it through transplant.
This is my second year ordering the bare root strawberry plants, and I will say these are the healthiest plant starts!! I will order again
Excited for the plants. I may have ordered too late, not sure if I’ll get any this year