FAQs
You should reserve your plants as soon as you know what you want because many varieties end up sold out or with a limited quantity during the spring months.
The best time to plant varies by hardiness zone. We suggest that you review the hardiness zone map for suggested planting dates. We sell dormant, bare root plants, which are NOT suitable for fall planting. We suggest planting in the early spring, after danger of any hard frost. We do not ship plants in the fall.
When you place an order, you will select the week you want your plants shipped. We ship orders on Mondays and Tuesdays so that customers in all areas of the country will receive their plants in optimal condition by Friday. You should select a ship date that is suggested for your zone.
We do not recommend planting in the fall. The best time to plant is in the early spring. We do not ship plants during the fall months.
The number of plants that you start with really depends on how much space you have to plant. Consult our growing guides to determine how much space the plants require.
We list the suggested zone for each variety on the product page and in our variety comparison charts.
You should call us at 1-877-NFBERRY (632-3779) or email us at info@noursefarms.com with your question or problem AS SOON AS you notice an issue. Do not wait until the summer months, as it may be too late. We would rather have you call and find out it's not an issue than to lose your plants.
Day-Neutral strawberries can be grown in hanging baskets or containers. There are also some blueberry plants that make great container plants.
Berries will ripen best with full sun conditions. The plants will grow fine in partial sun, but sun is very important for ripening the fruit.
If wild plants are in an area that you can mow down, it is best to do so. If planting near wild plants that you can’t remove, be sure that there are no disease problems as diseases can transfer into the new planting.
You are welcome to pick up your order at our facility in Whately, MA. Please contact us before pickup to ensure that your order is packed.
You can purchase pH meter kits at your local garden center, or contact your local cooperative extension service for information on testing soil.
Add new varieties often to keep your berry plantings bursting with new taste and strong performing plants!
We do not grow organically produced planting stock. Organic growers use our plants because the berries are not produced until one year later.
We do not produce any genetically modified plants.
