A late mid-season strawberry, Sparkle is the best berry for jam and freezing. Sparkle has been known for flavorful, high-quality, attractive fruit for over 70 years. An excellent choice for U-pick operations, Sparkle is a true heirloom variety and is extremely vigorous. Growers are cautioned to keep the bed from becoming too thick to be rewarded with a crop of tasty, medium-sized berries.
Features:
Extremely Vigorous: Sparkle is an extremely vigorous variety.
Easy to Grow: Sparkle is an easy-to-grow variety recommended for beginners.
U-pick Choice: Sparkle is an easy-to-grow, vigorous heirloom variety, making it an excellent choice for U-pick operations.
Know Before You Grow: To get a crop of berries that reaches its full potential, be careful not to allow the strawberry bed to get too thick.
Recommended Hardiness Zones: Zones 3–8
Ships as bare root from Manistee, Michigan
A late mid-season strawberry, Sparkle is the best berry for jam and freezing. Sparkle has been known for flavorful, high-quality, attractive fruit for over 70 years. An excellent choice for U-pick operations, Sparkle is a true heirloom variety and is extremely vigorous. Growers are cautioned to keep the bed from becoming too thick to be rewarded with a crop of tasty, medium-sized berries.
Features:
Extremely Vigorous: Sparkle is an extremely vigorous variety.
Easy to Grow: Sparkle is an easy-to-grow variety recommended for beginners.
U-pick Choice: Sparkle is an easy-to-grow, vigorous heirloom variety, making it an excellent choice for U-pick operations.
Know Before You Grow: To get a crop of berries that reaches its full potential, be careful not to allow the strawberry bed to get too thick.
Recommended Hardiness Zones: Zones 3–8
Ships as bare root from Manistee, Michigan
Characteristics:
Berry Size: Small
Best In Zones: 3–8
Firmness: Moderate
Ship as: Bare Root
pH: 6.5–6.8
