Mara Des Bois Everbearing Strawberry Plants

Not available in 2026

Mara Des Bois Strawberry is a beloved everbearing (day-neutral) strawberry variety developed in France by breeder Jacques Marionnet in 1991. Famous for its extraordinary aroma and flavor, Mara Des Bois blends the intense taste of wild strawberries with the size and productivity of cultivated varieties. Producing medium-sized, heart-shaped berries from summer into fall, this variety is prized by gardeners and chefs alike for its rich, old-world strawberry flavor and continuous harvests.

Plants are shipped as dormant bare root 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 Mara Des Bois Strawberry?
• Everbearing variety with extended harvest from summer through fall
• Exceptional aroma and flavor reminiscent of wild strawberries
• Produces small to medium heart-shaped berries with rich sweetness
• Excellent for fresh eating, desserts, and freezing
• Beautiful option for containers, garden beds, and edible landscapes

Growing Information
🌱 Plant Type: Bare root strawberry (day-neutral / everbearing)
🌱 Hardiness Zones: 4–7
🌱 Mature Size: Up to 18 inches tall and wide
🌱 When to Plant: Early spring, as soon as soil can be worked
🌱 When to Harvest: Summer through fall (continuous harvests, 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 flavor and fruit production.
• Planting depth: Set plants so the crown sits just above the soil surface—not buried and not exposed.
• Spacing: About 12 inches apart (can be spaced wider for airflow).
• 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 fragrant. Harvest regularly to encourage continued production.
• Landscape use: Excellent for garden beds, borders, containers, ground cover, and edible landscapes thanks to its compact habit and ornamental appeal.

Click here for our Strawberry Bare Root Planting Guide

History
Mara Des Bois Strawberry was developed in France to recreate the intense flavor of wild strawberries while offering improved size and productivity. Since its release in 1991, it has become a favorite worldwide for its unmatched aroma, gourmet-quality berries, and long harvest window.

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.