Reine Des Vallees Strawberry Plants- FREE SHIPPING

Embark on a delightful horticultural journey with the Reine Des Vallees strawberry plants, an heirloom variety esteemed for its luscious fruits and exceptional flavor. Known as fraises des bois in French and Regina delle Valli in Italian, which both translate to "Queen of the Valleys," this cultivar is the epitome of strawberry excellence. Its deep red berries promise a true taste of summer, bursting with sweet and slightly tart flavors. This variety stands out not only for its adaptability to various growing conditions, including ground gardens, raised beds, and containers, but also for its esteemed position as the standard bearer of strawberries in Europe.

Quick Facts:

• Sold: in 3 plant or 6 plant packs of potted plants
• Type: Heirloom Strawberry Plant (Fragaria vesca ‘Reine des Vallees’)
• Fruit Color: Deep Red
• Ease of Growing: MODERATE
• Growing Method: Suitable for ground planting, raised beds, and containers. Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with full sun exposure.
• Flavor Profile: Rich, sweet with a hint of tartness, embodying the distinctive wild strawberry flavor and aroma.
• Maturity: Early to Mid-Season
• Yield: High, with continuous harvesting possible in optimal conditions. A clumping type that focuses energy on fruit production.
• Planting Rate: Plant crowns 18 inches apart in rows spaced 2-3 feet apart. For containers, select pots at least 12 inches in diameter and 8 inches deep for each plant.

Renowned Characteristics: The Reine Des Vallees, celebrated across Europe as the quintessential fraises des bois, is preferred by home gardeners and commercial fruit growers alike for its superior quality and productivity. This cultivar is a clumping type of strawberry that produces few to no runners, channeling its energy into producing a bounty of fruit rather than vegetative growth. Its day-neutral nature allows for nearly year-round flowering and fruiting in mild climates or under protected culture, such as greenhouses.

Growing and Care: This cultivar thrives in slightly acidic to neutral soil pH and requires consistent moisture, especially in containers. Mulching with straw or wood chips can help retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and keep fruits clean. Adequate spacing and crop rotation are key to preventing disease and ensuring healthy growth.

Harvesting: Reine Des Vallees strawberries are typically ready for harvest early to mid-season. The scarlet red fruits, known for their exquisite flavor and aroma, are best enjoyed fresh for a genuine fraises des bois experience.

Non-GMO Commitment: At Growing Farmers and The Farm on Central, all our plants are guaranteed non-GMO and not genetically modified in any way, upholding natural breeding methods and promoting sustainable gardening and farming practices.

Shipping Live Plants

Live plants, particularly annual vegetables, can be quite delicate. To ensure their safe arrival in optimal condition, we take several precautionary measures:

1. Rigorous hardening off process: We prepare the plants to be resilient enough for their journey by gradually acclimating them to outdoor conditions.

2. Application of organic prebiotics and supplements: We treat plants with natural products to enhance their health and vigor before they make the journey.

3. Development of a strong root system: We prioritize cultivating a robust root system so the plants can quickly adapt and flourish upon arrival.

4. Custom packing materials: We use specially designed packing materials to secure and protect the plants during transit, minimizing the risk of damage and ensuring they arrive in the best possible condition.

Our live plants are sold in 3-inch pots and can be shipped to all US states, with the exception of Alaska, Hawaii, California, Oregon, and Washington state. We utilize Priority Mail for shipping to ensure a speedy delivery and ship only on Mondays to ensure no plants languish in mailrooms over the weekend. 

Rates for Shipping Garden Plants
Delicate plants like peppers and tomatoes are expensive to ship, frequently costing more than the plants themselves!! While you can order whatever your desired quantity of plants is, our packaging is for plants in sets of 3. Thus, flat rate shipping is in multiples of 3, starting with 1-3 plants for $17. The shipping cost will auto-populate at checkout. For understanding our full plant shipping, go here.  

Growing method: Grown using organic principles at The Farm on Central using conventionally grown plugs.

The plant is shipped as a 3" trade pot as shown in pictures