These strawberry plants are offered as a limited spring presale for local gardeners in the Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, Pikes Peak, and surrounding mountain communities.

The plants are Honeoye bare-root strawberries sourced from a respected specialty nursery and selected for their reliability, flavor, and performance in our climate. This is the same variety I’m planting in my own garden this season.

Honeoye was developed at the Cornell Research Station in Geneva, New York, and is one of the most widely planted June-bearing strawberries in the country. It is an early-season, heavy producer with excellent flavor and strong cold hardiness. Hardy in Zones 3 through 8, Honeoye is a great fit for Colorado gardeners looking for an earlier harvest and dependable production.

If you want to stretch out your strawberry harvest, planting both Honeoye and Jewel is a great combination. Honeoye ripens earlier, and Jewel follows after, giving you a broader harvest window with two dependable June-bearing varieties.

Presales allow us to make plants available locally at the right time for planting, without shipping stress or delays.

What You’ll Receive

Healthy, dormant bare-root Honeoye strawberry plants
Ready to plant upon pickup
Selected for spring establishment in our climate

Pickup & Delivery Details

Local pickup will be offered in the Woodland Park and Colorado Springs area
Pickup timing will be announced once plants arrive and are ready for distribution
Exact pickup location(s) and time window will be emailed after arrival

Limited local delivery may also be available for an additional fee in select areas

Please bring a box or bag for transport
Plants need to go in the ground within 2–3 days of pickup

Quick Planting Tips

Pre-soak roots — Soak bare roots in a bucket of water for 1–2 hours before planting, but no longer than 2 hours.

Sun & protection — Full sun, at least 6–8 hours daily. In our high-altitude climate, some afternoon protection can help reduce stress from intense sun, drying wind, hail, and birds. A simple hoop setup with 30–50% shade cloth works well here.

Spacing — Plant 12–18 inches apart in rows 3–4 feet apart, or in a grid pattern in raised beds.

Planting depth — this is critical! — Set the crown, where the roots meet the leaves, right at soil level. Too deep and it can rot. Too shallow and the roots may dry out. Dig deep enough that roots hang straight down and are not bent.

Watering — Water in thoroughly right after planting. In our region, consistent moisture is one of the biggest keys to success, especially with early heat, wind, and drought conditions. Strawberries generally need about 1–2 inches of water per week, but new plantings may need closer attention during dry spells.

Mulching — especially important here — In our climate, mulch is one of the best ways to protect your investment. A generous layer of clean straw helps hold moisture in the soil, keeps roots cooler, reduces weed pressure, protects plants from drying winds, and keeps berries cleaner. If you garden in a dry, high-altitude area, mulching is strongly recommended.

First year — Remove flower trusses for the first 4–6 weeks after planting. This helps the plants focus on root development and runner growth so you get a stronger patch going into Year 2.

Important Notes

This is a presale item
Plants are not shipped — local pickup or local delivery only
Quantities are limited and available while supplies last
Avoid planting where tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, or eggplant have previously grown, since these can carry soil diseases that affect strawberries
Ideal soil pH: 6.5–6.8

A step-by-step planting video will also be provided so you can see exactly how to plant your bare-root strawberries, including crown depth, spacing, watering in, and mulching.

Variety Notes

Jewel is especially known for its large berries, sweet flavor, and reliable production.

One thing to know about Jewel is that it appreciates consistent moisture, especially during active growth. If you are growing in raised beds, containers, or other faster-draining setups, be extra mindful about watering.

For gardeners who want a longer strawberry season, pairing Jewel with Honeoye is a great way to spread out the harvest.