Get a head start on summer: Plant bare-root berries, in a pot or in soil. We’ll show you the perfect varieties for your region.
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To harvest all summer, plant a mix of June-bearing, ever-bearing, and day-neutral berries.
Separate plants (they often come in a bundle); trim any roots that appear damaged or are long and straggly.
Using a trowel, dig an 8- to 12-inch-deep hole, forming a cone of soil at the base to support plant roots.
Fan the roots over the cone. Fill the hole with soil, keeping the crown slightly above soil level to prevent rot. Water well.