{"product_id":"akihime-strawberry-plants-fragaria-ananassa-live-bare-root-6-pack-japanese-sweet-creamy-strawberries-章姬-奶油草莓","title":"Akihime Strawberry Plants – 6 Pack Bare Root Japanese Sweet Strawberries","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow premium Japanese strawberries at home with this set of 6 Akihime Strawberry plants (\u003cem\u003eFragaria × ananassa\u003c\/em\u003e), a highly popular variety known for its exceptional sweetness, juicy texture, and low acidity. Also known as 章姬 or “cream strawberry” (奶油草莓), Akihime is prized for its smooth, melt-in-your-mouth flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in Shizuoka, Japan, Akihime produces long, elegant conical berries with a deep orange-red color. The fruit is very juicy with soft flesh and a rich, sweet taste, making it perfect for fresh eating and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis variety is easy to grow and highly productive, ideal for home gardens, raised beds, or containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: Ships bare root with no pot or soil included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 Akihime strawberry plants (\u003cem\u003eFragaria × ananassa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBare root crowns ready to plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Japanese variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, juicy, low-acid fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging for safe delivery\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: \u003cem\u003eFragaria × ananassa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Perennial fruiting plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Bare root crowns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Well-draining, fertile 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest Season: Early season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant with the crown just above soil level and provide consistent watering. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and keep fruit clean.\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":52504105386116,"sku":null,"price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify_28_f6d0c0f2-2a26-4e06-9d1b-d7f50f4624b2.jpg?v=1783761419","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/akihime-strawberry-plants-fragaria-ananassa-live-bare-root-6-pack-japanese-sweet-creamy-strawberries-%e7%ab%a0%e5%a7%ac-%e5%a5%b6%e6%b2%b9%e8%8d%89%e8%8e%93","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}