How to Grow Strawberries

Make your dream of growing strawberries a reality with this guide on how strawberries grow, when to plant, the different types of strawberries, and more.

By Barbara Pleasant
Updated on June 28, 2022
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Make your dream of growing strawberries a reality with this guide on how strawberries grow, when to plant, the different types of strawberries, and more. Learn how to grow strawberries today!

The first fruits of the summer, homegrown strawberries are a thousand times tastier than the hard, flavorless supermarket options. Strawberries are cold-hardy and adaptable, making them one of the easiest berries to grow. Growing strawberries in containers is a quick small-space solution, and they thrive in raised beds.

When to Plant Strawberries

Growing strawberries requires sun and acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Plant strawberries as early as six weeks before your last frost. Use row covers to protect new plantings from extreme cold and wind. You can also set out plants in fall, which is a common practice where winters are mild.

How to Plant Strawberries

Choose a sunny, fertile site free of perennial weeds. A strawberry patch will produce well for 3 to 4 years, so enrich the site with plenty of organic matter. Raised beds or planters are ideal for most types of strawberries, plus they make the berries easier to pick.

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