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Strawberry Plants - Cambridge Favourite

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One of the most well-known and best-loved varieties, this mid-season strawberry produces abundant crops of juicy red fruits with an excellent flavour and texture from June to July.

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The enduring popularity of Strawberry 'Cambridge Favourite' has made it one of the most well-known and best-loved varieties. This mid-season strawberry produces abundant crops of juicy red fruits with an excellent flavour and texture from June to July.

Bare Root Strawberry Plants

Grow your own crop of sweet strawberries with these bare root strawberry plants. They are called bare root because the plants are dormant and aren't planted in soil, they look like bare roots with wilting leaves attached. Don't worry about what they look like when you get them, because as soon as they are planted they wake from their dormant state and spring to life, producing berries quite quickly. These grow particularly well in raised beds where there is no danger of waterlogging. They also grow perfectly in containers and urban planters.

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Variety: Cambridge Favourite

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Plants leaving our warehouse are believed to be in good condition.

When your delivery arrives please check your goods carefully and contact us with any queries within 3 days. Quickcrop does not guarantee the further growth, flowering or yield of plants once delivered due to the fact that the care and husbandry after delivery is beyond our control. Quickcrop accept no liability for any latent diseases which may be present but not detected at the time of sale.

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Eileen Brady
February 14th, 2020

Grew v well, and they taste like the old strawberry taste, you know like the ones you used to buy from a truck at the side of the road.

Patrick Hagan
February 18th, 2019

Received product,very healthy plants and even got an extra one, also very well packaged much appreciated.

Elainesais
July 26th, 2017

excellent service but courier was diabolical

lenanaughton
April 15th, 2017

healthy looking plants, many thanks

MadhuAnanth
April 17th, 2016

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Asked By Linas
on September 26th, 2021

Hi Niall Is this strawberry variety ok to plant in a hanging basket? And is month of October good time to plant them? Linas

Answered by Niall
on September 27th, 2021

Hi Linas Yes this variety works very well in a hanging basket and this is a good time of the year to establish them for the Spring. The roots get established over winter and give you a great crop in Spring Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Patrick Oconnor
on September 24th, 2021

Thank you Andrew , same question for blueberries ( in ericacious compost for 3 years now) can I just add something around the stem of the plant here also?

Answered by Niall
on September 24th, 2021

Morning Patrick You can of course however it can be a bit trickier as i am assuming your Blueberries are quite large now so difficult to create a hole around the stem. The best way is to cut your Mypex to size and then cut in from the edge to the point where the stem of the blueberry is. Then just peg the Mypex tight to the soil and that will be the end of your weeds. The Mypex will let water down to the soil so no issue there. Just maybe put some more Ericaceous soil down before putting the Mypex down Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Patrick Oconnor
on September 18th, 2021

I was thinking about planting strawberries through the mypex growing sheets To reduce weeds But if I did how would I add compost in subsequent years? Is it a bad idea?

Answered by Niall
on September 20th, 2021

Hi Paddy No it is a very good idea. You an literally put a small handful of Seafeed (chicken manure and seaweed mix) in to each hole in the Spring and this will be enough feed for each plant for the next season Regards Andrew

Asked By Martina
on April 21st, 2021

Are these in stock? Is it too late to plant them now? How long for delivery?

Answered by Niall
on April 22nd, 2021

Hi Martina Yes they are in stock and it is actually the perfect time to put in Strawberries. Allow 4/5 working days for delivery Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Plant Query
on March 27th, 2021

These are bare roots yes? If planted now when would they be reading for growing and harvest? This year?

Answered by Niall
on March 27th, 2021

Yes Bare root and they are ready to go in the ground now and will give plenty of fruit this season Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Nichola O' Connor
on March 22nd, 2021

Hi Niall, If I order these today can I get them now or am I ore ordering for October? I want to grow strawberries this summer. Am I too late?

Answered by Niall
on March 22nd, 2021

Hi Nichola That is fine. If you order now we will have them to you in about a weeks time Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Denise
on March 16th, 2021

Pre order for Oct. Is it too late for this season?

Answered by Niall
on March 17th, 2021

Hi Denise No not at all. We have plenty of Strawberries in stock now and will have until late April Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Paul
on March 03rd, 2021

hi Niall- Am I ok to buy 20 plants now to plant out in a raised bed with mat around them or am I too late for this year ?

Answered by Niall
on March 03rd, 2021

Hi Paul That is fine Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Sapna Kinney
on February 20th, 2021

Hi! When are these plants going to be available? I need atleast 30 to 60 plants

Answered by Niall
on February 22nd, 2021

Hi Sapna We will hopefully have them back on the website at the end of this week Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Robert Jervis
on January 28th, 2021

Hi Niall I have just received my bare root plants am I OK to plant them straight out into hanging baskets with fresh compost from this weekend?

Answered by Niall
on January 29th, 2021

Hi Robert Yes good to go out now Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Apple
on January 28th, 2021

Hi, when is this gonna be back please? Thank you!

Answered by Niall
on January 28th, 2021

Hi Apple Mid February Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Richard
on January 13th, 2021

Niall please quote for 40 bare root plants

Answered by Niall
on January 14th, 2021

Hi Richard They are sold in batches of 6 so i can give you 42 for 69.65 plus delivery of 3.95. Just go to the product on the site and choose the option of 6 plants and then 7 of these Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Richard
on January 13th, 2021

Niall i need 40 bare root strawberry plants for my polytunnel of mixed varities .Could you tell me when they would be available and how much . regards Richard

Answered by Niall
on January 13th, 2021

Hi Richard We only have the one variety at the moment which is Cambridge favourite but we have plenty in stock. Allow about a week for delivery Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Elizabeth
on January 10th, 2021

I plan on growing strawberries in a 6x4 raised bed - how any plants should i plant?

Answered by Niall
on January 11th, 2021

Hi Elizabeth You can crowd strawberries quite well in an area like this or space them out and they will naturally spread. So in answer to your question anywhere from 12 to 20 Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Jason
on December 30th, 2020

Hi Niall, I plan on putting these in hanging baskets...... should they be hung in shelter if it gets too wet or too frosty? Also would I get away with 2 in each hanging basket or would I be better with just one?? TIA.

Answered by Niall
on December 30th, 2020

Hi Jason 2 or even 3 per basket will work perfectly well. Strawberries are very hardy crops and don't mind the cold or wet provided there is decent drainage in the baskets and they don't get waterlogged Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Annie Finlay
on October 04th, 2020

Can I plant outside in October?

Answered by Niall
on October 05th, 2020

Hi Annie You certainly can but best to overwinter them in pots and then put directly in the ground come early Spring Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Niall kinsella
on June 30th, 2020

I am wondering if there is a good yield on this particular variety of straberrys

Answered by Niall
on July 01st, 2020

Hi Niall Yes. Surprisingly good to be honest. I grew them this year for the first time and was delighted with the yield Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Kieran Connolly
on August 23rd, 2019

HI Quickcrop. When will these strawberries be back in stock as we are hoping to plant them to over winter this year.

Answered by Niall
on August 23rd, 2019

Hi Kieran We will have our fruit stock back in stock late September early October however they should be on the website to prepurchase in about 3 weeks time Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Paul J
on February 20th, 2019

If I order in February when will these be delivered and are they already established plants?

Answered by Megan
on February 20th, 2019

Hi Paul - these are already established plants. If you place an order today then they will be with you for Monday next. Thanks, Meg - Quickcrop

Asked By Emer
on November 28th, 2018

Hi, is it too late to plant strawberries this year? Thank you

Answered by Niall
on November 29th, 2018

Hi Emer Strawberries are actually better put in over winter so the roots can get established in the soil before the growth overground in the Spring Regards Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Brian
on July 28th, 2018

I have a gutter screwed to my wall as have done before but what is the best variety to plant and I would prefer it to hang ? Many thanks

Answered by Niall
on July 30th, 2018

Hi Brian All varieties of Strawberry will grow while hanging over the edge of your hanging gutter. The cambridge favourite are particularly good as there flavour is so good Niall Quickcrop

Asked By John
on July 14th, 2018

When is the ideal time to plant these? Somebody told me in mid to late September for a good crop the next year. I plan to put these in pots, will this be okay?

Answered by Niall
on July 17th, 2018

Hi John The advice you have been given is correct. That said if you plant in mid summer you might be lucky enough to get a small crop this year if the weather stays fine. Regards Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Dave Rooney
on March 01st, 2018

Hi Niall, I’m thinking of planting blueberries and strawberries this year. Do they take a lot of caring or netting over to protect from birds? I have some large pots about 20inches high and wide, could I put 2 blueberries in the same pot or do they require a lot of space?

Answered by Niall
on March 01st, 2018

Hi Dave. Neither of them take a lot of minding as most of the fruit is really easy however protecting from the birds once the fruit is ready is the challenge. Netting is the key however as neither crop gets terribly high it is not that difficult. The size of the pots you have is ample for Blueberries. Regards Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Ciaran
on February 21st, 2018

Hi, Just wondering if these strawberries can be planting in a pvc pipe type of planter due to limited space, and should they fruit again in following years grown there?

Answered by Niall
on February 22nd, 2018

Hi Ciaran. Yes they grow very well this way however to give them longevity you would be better potting them up and putting them in a bed over winter. You can then transfer them back to the pipe for the fruit growing part of the year. Regards Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Conor
on February 20th, 2018

Will these do well in shade/partial shade or should they be in full sun?

Answered by Niall
on February 20th, 2018

Hi Conor. This particular variety will do fine in partial shade but as a general rule the more sun Strawberry plants get the better the crop.

Asked By Hugh
on February 12th, 2018

Hi I have ordered 6 plants and plan to put them directly into the greenhouse, is this ok, or should they only be planted outdoors?

Answered by Niall
on February 12th, 2018

Hi Hugh. No they are perfectly fine to go in to the greenhouse and should grow very nicely there.

Asked By Emmet
on February 06th, 2018

Hi, I was wondering what the advantage of bare root plants would be and what kind of yield these plants would have in the first year as opposed to plants in pots that would be on sale later in the year?

Answered by Niall
on February 07th, 2018

Hi Emmet. Bare root strawberries will come on that much quicker if put in at this time of year. They will give a similar yield to put bought strawberries but at half the cost.

Asked By Eimear
on January 31st, 2018

Just received my bare root strawberry, raspberry and tayberry plants, thanks. Is it to cold to plant them now (it was lightly snowing here today), or is it better just to get them into the ground? Is it ok to wait a while eg 3-10 days before planting and if so, should I be dampening them somehow? Thanks again

Answered by Niall
on February 01st, 2018

Good morning Eimear. Once the ground is not frozen below the surface it is fine to plant them all out. If you decide you won't be able to find the time to plant them just yet then give the roots of them all a good soaking and wrap the roots in wet paper. The worst thing that you can do is allow the roots to dry out for a week or so.

Asked By k
on October 21st, 2017

should these bare roots go immediately in the grown (pot) upon receiving in oct/Nov?

Answered by Andrew
on October 23rd, 2017

You are best to soak the roots in water for a few hours and then plant them either in pots or in the garden within a few days.

Asked By Rozz
on September 13th, 2017

Hi, I planted a couple of strawberry plants in out raised beds last spring 2017. Over the summer we got no fruit but the plants thrived! They have runners everywhere abd I really don't know how to deal with the amount of runners going into other beds abd even on the ground! Will I cut them off, can I make new runner plants at this time of year or discard and why no fruits or is this normal for first year? Thanks, Rozz

Answered by Andrew
on September 18th, 2017

Hi Rozz. Yes, you can pot up Strawberry runners at this time of year. You can clip the end of a runner into a pot of compost and cut them off once the plant has rooted. The fact that you had so much growth and no fruit points to over feeding with a nitrogen based fertilizer. Don't feed them next year other than to apply a potash rich fertilizer (tomato or strawberry feed) when they start to flower. A nitrogen rich fertilizer will cause lots of green growth at the expense of the fruit. Also, are the plants in full sun or are they in a very shaded spot?

Asked By Liam
on November 08th, 2016

When will your plants be back in stock? Is it too late to plant in the ground in Nov?

Answered by Andrew
on November 08th, 2016

Hi Liam. Anytime from November to April is good for putting in new fruit. We don't however stock Strawberries until early Spring as these are an exception to the rule

Answered by Andrew
on November 08th, 2016

Hi Liam. Yes, it is a bit late to planting strawberries out at this time of year. We have new plants back in stock in Spring which is the best time to put them in.

Asked By martin
on March 20th, 2016

what size are the strawberries

Answered by Andrew
on March 21st, 2016

Thank you for your question Martin. They are bare root Strawberries so when potted up they are about 4/5 inches tall

Asked By Paddy
on March 13th, 2016

When would be a suitable time to plant these into pots? I've received them earlier this week but am new to gardening to am unsure what time would be good to put them into soil.

Answered by Andrew
on March 14th, 2016

Thank you for your question Paddy. You can pot them on straight away as the sooner you do so the sooner the roots will start to spread out and the plants grow on.

Asked By Norman Scott
on February 08th, 2016

Hi, Can you tell me the variety of your strawberry plants please

Answered by Andrew
on February 09th, 2016

Thank you for your question Norman. I will put this on the website now. The variety is Cambridge Favourite. One of the tastiest we can get with a very high yield.

Asked By Kate
on October 14th, 2015

Hello, when will these be in stock? you've been out of stock for quite a long time.

Answered by Andrew
on October 14th, 2015

Hello, they will be back in stock towards the end of February

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Allotment raised beds €5.95 - Allotment style raised beds carry a delivery of €5.95 per complete order. €5.95 is the total delivery price irrespective of the number of allotment raised beds or additional items ordered.

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