Giant Strawberry (Fragaria pantassa) is a premium garden strawberry variety known for producing exceptionally large, juicy, and aromatic berries. Perfect for gardeners who love fresh, homegrown fruit, this variety delivers both high yields and delicious flavor.
The Non-GMO Giant Strawberry Plant forms compact, productive mounds with dark green leaves, fragrant white blossoms, and vibrant red fruit. It performs well in raised beds, hanging baskets, or pots, making it an ideal choice for patios and small gardens.
Features
- Produces extra-large, sweet, and aromatic strawberries
- Non-GMO and highly productive
- Ideal for containers, hanging baskets, and fruit gardens
- Attractive white flowers and ornamental green foliage
- Long fruiting season and easy to grow
- Excellent for fresh eating, desserts, and jams
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Fragaria pantassa
- Common Name: Giant Strawberry
- Plant Type: Perennial fruiting plant
- Growth Height: 6–12 inches
- Spread: 12–18 inches
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil Type: Rich, well-drained loam; pH 5.5–6.5
- Bloom Season: Spring to summer
- Fruit Season: Early summer through fall
- Flower Color: White
- Fruit Color: Bright red
- Foliage: Green with toothed edges
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Planting Season: Spring or early fall
- Sowing Depth: ⅛ inch
- Germination Time: 14–30 days
- Watering Needs: Moderate; keep evenly moist
- Maintenance: Remove runners to encourage larger fruit
- Pollination: Self-pollinating; attracts bees
- Wildlife Benefits: Attracts pollinators
- Uses: Container growing, edible gardens, home fruit production
Planting Guide
- Prepare Soil: Use rich, well-draining soil with compost added.
- Sow Seeds: Scatter on soil surface; lightly press and cover with ⅛ inch of soil.
- Light: Provide full sun for best yields.
- Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
- Spacing: 12–18 inches apart in beds or containers.
- Care: Remove runners and old leaves to improve fruiting.
- Harvest: Pick berries when fully red and fragrant.