Strawberry Plants
NOTE: We no longer are accepting small orders. Minimum order of strawberry plants is 100 of one kind
Whether you are looking for a u-pick, commercial or small scale production we have a variety to suit your needs.
Our strawberries are packed in bundles of 25, we try to allow an extra 4% per 1000 plants for packing errors. Our nursery stock is available from the first of April through to early June but do not wait to order, as many varieties sell out very fast. No orders will be held after June 1st, unless it has been paid in full. Some varieties are subject to a royalty fee which helps to support various breeding programs, please reference below for more information. For smaller orders into the U.S. Please contact us first.
A dollar for research
As in other years, our nursery will be sending $1.00 for every 1000 plants sold to the North American Strawberry Research Foundation. Most strawberry nurseries in Canada and the U.S. participate in this program to support strawberry research in North America. Several research projects in Nova Scotia have received funds from the foundation. For more information contact:
North American Strawberry Grower’s Association
72 Julia Drive, Welland, Ontario L3C 0E7
Phone 613-558-3220 info@nasga.org
Strawberry Varieties
AC – Wendy is a productive variety that produces medium to large, firm fruit with excellent flavor. RSR
Annapolis produces large, firm, light-red berries that are ideal for the fresh market. RSR
Sable offers bright, attractive berries with good flavor. RSR
Galletta produces large berries that freeze well, with vigorous plant growth. RSR
MID EARLY SEASON
Brunswick is noted for its uniform berry shape and color. RSR
Archer is a cold-tolerant variety that produces very large, very sweet berries with a uniform conic shape.
Honeoye is known for its superior yield and attractive appearance, making it an excellent shipping berry.
MID SEASON
AAC – Audrey produces large, firm, sweet, and very tasty berries, though its foliage is moderately susceptible to powdery mildew, similar to Mira.
AAC- Evelyn produces very large, firm berries that offer good flavor and an appealing glossy appearance.
AAC-Kate produces large to very large berries that are firm yet juicy, and the plants show moderate resistance to powdery mildew.
AAC-Lila produces large, conical, firm, medium-red berries with good flavor and some resistance to red stele. (This variety is not available for sale in Quebec.)
Flavorfest produces large berries with excellent flavor and has a longer growing season than most commercial varieties. RSR
Cavendish produces large, firm fruit with excellent yields. RSR
Laurel (K93-20) produces medium-large, medium-red berries with excellent flavor and average yields and shows good resistance to both red stele and black root rot.
Dickens is a high-yielding variety producing firm yet flavorful berries, well suited to cold-winter climates and tolerant of root rot.
Kent is a vigorous, high-yielding variety producing berries that excel in both size and appearance.
Keepsake produces medium to large, firm fruit with attractive colour and excellent flavour.
MID LATE SEASON
Mira produces firm, bright berries with heavy harvest potential. RSR
Jewel produces large, high-quality berries with excellent flavor and vigorous plant growth.
LATE SEASON
Cabot is known for producing very large, bright red, juicy berries with soft skin but firm flesh. RSR
AC Valley Sunset produces large, sweet berries and continues to bear fruit when most other varieties have finished for the season.
VERY LATE SEASON
Malwina is a high-quality variety producing large, glossy, dark-red berries with excellent flavor; the berries hold their size well through the season, the plants show resistance to mildew, and it ripens later than AC Valley Sunset.
EVERBEARING VARIETIES
Seascape Good producer of large, good flavor berries. Starts producing in early to mid August until fall frosts. Very early production the 2nd year.
Albion – Berries are large bright red colour, firm and good flavour. Starts producing mid to late August until freeze up.
*RSR*: Red Stele Resistant
Planting & Growing Guide
Site selection of the plants is one of the most important considerations for berry production, as it will affect your overall yield. The ideal conditions for strawberry production is in a well-drained, sandy field with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5. They are tolerant to a wide range of soil conditions provided there is adequate drainage. Raised beds can be used if drainage is not ideal. Heavy clays should be avoided. In order to increase fertility the application of manure, green manure and fertilizers can be helpful. A soil test should be used to determine any inadequacies or adjustments that the soil may require. Do not plant where potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant and peppers have recently been planted as these plants can host Verticillium Wilt, a soil borne disease that can be detrimental to your crop. Strawberries require full sun for optimum berry production so select somewhere away from the shade of trees or buildings.
We recommend preparing the soil a year in advance to control preannual weeds and grasses. Plants should be planted as soon as possible after receiving them. Do not freeze plants after they are received but they can be stored in a cool place for a few days. Do not allow roots to become too dry or too wet. Plant spacing will be variety and system dependent but on average 18-24 inches apart is ideal with approximately 48-60 inches between rows. Be sure to plant so the crown is even with the soil surface and all roots are under the soil.
For optimum production weed control is essential. Shallow tilling near the plants will help to eliminate weeds and aerate the soil. Strawberries require large amounts of water for both irrigation and potential frost protection. Typical summer fruiting strawberries require about 1 inch of water per week so ensuring that your irrigation system is in proper working order is essential for berry production. In your first year removing the blossoms, irrigation, fertilizing are all practices that will help establish your crop and aid in a successful crop the following year.
The stage of ripeness at harvest will help to maintain quality and storage life once harvested. Fruit harvested before it is fully mature will have a longer shelf life. Fruit that is fully ripe can tend to be soft, but will have the best flavor.
Special Note
While we guarantee satisfaction, we cannot be held liable in any way for more then the purchase price of the plants. We cannot be held liable for orders lost or damaged in transport due to improper address or shipping delays. If you are not satisfied with the plants you receive please contact us immediately as all claims must be in by the first of July.
If you are coming to pick up strawberry plants at the nursery be sure to bring something to cover them with, to protect them from the sun. When plants thaw out too quickly it can cause damage to the crowns
Reach Us
Address
C.O. Keddy Nursery Inc
982 Charles Keddy Rd
Lakeville, NS
B4N 3V7
Contact
Phone number: 1-902-678-4497
Fax: 1-902-678-0067
admin@keddynursery.com