6 Akihime Japanese Strawberry Plants – Fragaria × ananassa Bare Root Plants | Sweet Juicy Strawberry Variety | あきひめ 章姬 奶油 甜宝 | Home Garden Favorite

Grow delicious premium Japanese strawberries at home with this set of 6 live Akihime strawberry plants, shipped bare root and ready for planting. Known as あきひめ (Akihime), this popular Japanese variety produces beautifully elongated cone-shaped berries with deep orange-red skin, exceptionally juicy flesh, and a rich sweet flavor with very low acidity. Its soft texture and refreshing sweetness make it a favorite for fresh eating, desserts, and home gardens. Originally developed in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, Akihime strawberries are prized for their smooth mouthfeel and high sugar content. Perfect for garden beds, raised planters, greenhouses, or patio containers, these plants are productive and rewarding for both beginner and experienced growers. You will receive healthy live bare root strawberry plants similar in size and condition to the ones shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 6 live Akihime strawberry plants
✔️ Shipped bare root
✔️ Healthy starter plants
✔️ Sweet Japanese strawberry variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Akihime Strawberry
Botanical Name: Fragaria × ananassa ‘Akihime’
Plant Type: Perennial fruit plant
Growth Stage: Bare root starter plants
Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
Mature Height: 6–12 inches
Growth Rate: Fast growing
USDA Zones: 4–9
Harvest Season: Spring to early summer
Pollination: Self-fertile
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant bare roots with the crown slightly above soil level and water thoroughly after planting. Remove runners regularly if you want larger fruit production from the main plants.