{"product_id":"keepsake-strawberry-plugs","title":"Keepsake Strawberry Plugs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKeepsake is a mid-season short-day variety from the USDA Beltsville breeding program (released 2019) and a sibling to the well-regarded Flavorfest. Where Flavorfest wins on aromatic complexity, Keepsake wins on sweetness and shelf life. With the highest soluble solids of any cultivar tested in USDA trials at 8.8% Brix, it is meaningfully sweeter than Flavorfest and most other varieties you'll find. Add in exceptional firmness and some of the best cold storage performance in the game, and Keepsake becomes a very compelling variety for growers who sell wholesale, at farmers markets, or through retail channels where shelf life matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING INFO:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strawberry plugs ship in Fall 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8 (Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast, Upper South)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally Sweet:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 8.8% Brix, Keepsake recorded the highest soluble solids of any cultivar in USDA testing—noticeably sweeter than Flavorfest, Chandler, and most other popular varieties. Customers who prioritize sweetness will gravitate toward these berries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding Shelf Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Last much longer in cold storage or on the shelves than most strawberry varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Firm Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tough skin and firm flesh make Keepsake easy to handle, transport, and display without bruising or breakdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Flavorfest Companion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keepsake and Flavorfest are a natural pairing for mid-season production, both very sweet but covering two different flavor profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are they sold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKeepsake strawberry plugs are available in quantities of 12 and 48 plants. They will arrive as rooted plants in soil. Please unpack as soon as you receive them, water well, and keep in the shade for the first couple of days before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eChoose a well-draining location with at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePrepare the soil by incorporating compost or organic matter to improve fertility. A soil test ahead of time is a good idea to identify any nutrient gaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePlant at a depth where the crown sits just at or slightly above the soil surface — burying the crown leads to rot, and planting too shallow causes roots to dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSpace plants 12–15 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWater well after planting and maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFull planting instructions will be included with your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Commitment: \u003c\/strong\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePhoto Credit: https:\/\/www.ars.usda.gov\/news-events\/news\/research-news\/2019\/a-new-ars-strawberry-is-a-keepsake\/\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Growing Farmers","offers":[{"title":"12 pack of plants \/ Early September","offer_id":50865578901671,"sku":"LPGALSTR12ESEPT","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 pack of plants \/ Late September","offer_id":50865578934439,"sku":"LPGALSTR12SEPT","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 pack of plants \/ Early October","offer_id":50865578967207,"sku":"LPGALSTR12OCT","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 pack of plants \/ Early September","offer_id":50865578999975,"sku":"LPGALSTR48ESEPT","price":97.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 pack of plants \/ Late September","offer_id":50865579032743,"sku":"LPGALSTR48SEPT","price":97.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 pack of plants \/ Early October","offer_id":50865579065511,"sku":"LPGALSTR48OCT","price":97.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/5270\/7117\/files\/keepsake191209.jpg?v=1781146905","url":"https:\/\/shop.farmoncentral.com\/products\/keepsake-strawberry-plugs","provider":"The Farm On Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}