{"product_id":"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","title":"6 Akihime Japanese Strawberry Plants – Bare Root Fragaria × ananassa | Sweet Juicy Strawberry Variety","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 live Akihime strawberry plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped bare root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy starter plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet Japanese strawberry variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Akihime Strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Fragaria × ananassa ‘Akihime’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Perennial fruit plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Bare root starter plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun preferred (6–8 hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Rich, well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: 6–12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest Season: Spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Self-fertile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SantiamNursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499613646980,"sku":null,"price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_20_af4bca80-4990-40ae-87ec-e6c6af9a3dca.jpg?v=1783660822","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/6-akihime-japanese-strawberry-plants-fragaria-ananassa-bare-root-plants-sweet-juicy-strawberry-variety-%e3%81%82%e3%81%8d%e3%81%b2%e3%82%81-%e7%ab%a0%e5%a7%ac-%e5%a5%b6%e6%b2%b9-%e7%94%9c%e5%ae%9d-home-garden-favorite","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}