Galletta Strawberry Plants

Galletta Strawberry is an early-season strawberry variety prized for its exceptional sweetness, vibrant red color, and reliable productivity. Developed in North Carolina, Galletta produces medium to large berries with a firm texture and outstanding flavor, making it a favorite for both home gardeners and fresh-market growers. This vigorous, adaptable variety offers an excellent balance of sweetness and firmness, delivering some of the very first strawberries of the season.

Plants are shipped as bare-roots in bundles of 10 or 25 plants.

SHIPPING INFO: This product begins shipping in March. We will try to ship within the ideal planting window for your growing zone.

Why Grow Galletta Strawberry?
• Early-season variety for some of the first strawberries of the year
• Produces medium to large, vibrant red berries with exceptional sweetness
• Firm fruit ideal for fresh eating and sharing
• High-yielding with consistent fruit quality
• Compact growth habit well suited for home gardens

Growing Information
🌱 Plant Type: Bare root strawberry (June-bearing, early season)
🌱 Hardiness Zones: 4–8
🌱 Mature Size: Up to 10 inches tall and wide
🌱 When to Plant: Early spring, as soon as soil can be worked
🌱 When to Harvest: Early season (typically late spring to early summer, depending on location)

Cultivation Tips
• Soil requirements: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter. Incorporate compost before planting and avoid low areas where water may pool.
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily) for best fruit size and sweetness.
• Planting depth: Set plants so the crown sits just above the soil surface—not buried and not exposed.
• Spacing: Space plants about 12 inches apart with rows approximately 36 inches apart for good airflow and healthy growth.
• Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing season. Mulching helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
• Harvesting: Pick berries when fully red and firm. Harvest every few days during peak season.
• Landscape use: Excellent for garden beds, borders, containers, ground cover, and edible landscapes thanks to its compact habit and attractive foliage.

Click here for our Strawberry Bare Root Planting Guide

History
Galletta Strawberry was developed in North Carolina through selective breeding focused on early ripening, sweetness, and fruit quality. Its ability to deliver flavorful berries early in the season has quickly made it a favorite among growers looking to jump-start their strawberry harvest.

Non-GMO Commitment: At 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.

Growing method: Conventionally grown.