Strawberry ‘Kiwi Giant’ Bare Root Crowns
$15.00
Giant-Sized Fruit | Productive Perennial | Sweet & Juicy
Price is for a bundle of 5 plants, shipped bare-rooted. Please plant immediately, they will begin to grow as the weather warms up.
Grow Massive, Delicious Strawberries at Home
Produce impressive, oversized strawberries with Kiwi Giant bare root crowns. This vigorous variety is prized for its exceptionally large fruit — often significantly bigger than standard varieties — while maintaining excellent flavour and sweetness.
The plants form neat mounds of bright green foliage and produce abundant runners for easy propagation. Perfect for raised beds, containers, hanging baskets, strawberry pots, or traditional strawberry patches. Expect heavy crops from late spring through summer.
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Description
Culinary & Health Benefits
- Culinary: Huge, juicy berries ideal for fresh eating, desserts, jams, smoothies, freezing, and baking. Their impressive size makes them a show-stopper at markets or on the table.
- Nutritional: Rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, fibre, and manganese. Strawberries support immune health, heart health, and provide anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Traditional Value: Long cultivated for both food and medicinal uses (leaves for teas). A favourite in home gardens worldwide for reliable, abundant harvests.
Why Grow ‘Kiwi Giant’ Strawberries?
- Produces giant, eye-catching fruit
- High yielding and vigorous grower
- Perennial — plants produce for 3–5+ years
- Excellent flavour with good sweetness and aroma
- Great for fresh eating and processing
- Attracts pollinators while flowering
- Ideal for New Zealand conditions, including Canterbury
How to Grow Strawberry ‘Kiwi Giant’ Bare Root Crowns
Planting:
- Plant bare root crowns in autumn or early spring.
- Set crowns so the crown sits at soil level (not buried, not too high).
- Space plants 30–40 cm (12–16 inches) apart in rows 60–75 cm apart.
- Water well after planting and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Soil & Care:
- Prefers fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter.
- Full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily) for best fruit production.
- Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
- Feed with compost or a balanced fertiliser in spring and after first harvest.
Growth & Harvest:
- Height: 20–30 cm (8–12 inches)
- Spread: Forms clumps and runners
- Fruiting: Main crop in late spring/summer (may have repeat flushes)
- Harvest: Pick ripe berries in the morning when fully red. Regular picking encourages more fruit.
- Runner Management: Allow some runners to root for new plants or remove for larger main-crop berries.
- Protect from birds with netting if needed. Replace plants every 3–4 years for peak production.
‘Kiwi Giant’ is an easy, rewarding strawberry variety — excellent for beginners and experienced growers.
Ready to grow giant, home-grown strawberries?
Strawberry ‘Kiwi Giant’ Bare Root Crowns – Strong, healthy dormant crowns — ready to establish quickly!
