Earliglow Strawberry Plant
Fragaria ananassa 'Earliglow'
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| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Earliglow Strawberry Plant highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
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Harvest Time
Growing Zones 4-8
Efficient Earthy Earliglow Strawberry
- Junebearing
- Easy To Grow
- High Yield
- Disease Resistant
- Classic Strawberry Shape And Flavor
If you are looking for that old fashioned strawberry that will make you glow with glee, the classic shape and flavor, you will find it in the Earliglow Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa 'Earliglow') is guaranteed to make you grin. Early pickings are larger and great for eating fresh, and the later harvest is smaller and better for cooking and canning. You can't go wrong with this high yield, disease resistant variety.
The Earliglow Strawberry is one of the most delectable varieties on the market. Its conical shaped fruit is both sweet and juicy, perfect for eating fresh from the patch or turning into pies and jam. It will bear a large crop, so you might want to freeze or can some as well. And don't forget to save room for shakes and smoothies, Earliglows make a delicious additional to them.
Strawberries self-pollinate, so your Earliglow Strawberry will be fine with just the help of local pollinators. Your bees will love their joyous white blossoms and will happily thank you by pollinating the rest of your garden as well.
Your Earliglow Strawberry is a vigorous grower and will produce a lot of runners for you to transplant to new locations.
As their name implies, these plants start bearing earlier than most varieties, so you won't have to wait as long in season to pop some of the ripe berries in your mouth for a quick snack. They will give you an excellent size crop each summer, and don't worry about the cold winters--this variety will winter quite well with a nice layer of mulch spread over it. But don't forget that these plants are so beautiful that you can use them as ground cover or borders around your yard as well.
You will want to plant your Earliglow Strawberry plants where they can bask in full sun. Give them plenty of organic matter, and make sure that the soil is well drained. These delightful plants will be happy in your garden, but you can also put it in a container on your patio, pop it into a raised bed or plant it in a hanging basket. Just make sure that you give it plenty of water.
Remember that old fashioned isn't another way of saying "boring." This traditional strawberry variety has characteristics that are alive-and-well in addition to being highly sought after. Order your bright strawberry plants for your garden today, and soon you will be enjoying all that strawberry goodness you remember from your childhood.
