Growing Strawberry Plants

Fragaria : Rosaceae / the rose family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
        P P            

(Best months for growing Strawberry Plants in USA - Zone 5a regions)

  • P = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
  • Easy to grow. Plant with crown (of roots) just covered.. Best planted at soil temperatures between 10°C and 20°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 30 - 100 cm apart
  • Harvest in approximately 11 weeks. Strawberries bruise easily when ripe, handle carefully. Pick with a small piece of stem attached..
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Better in a bed on their own to allow good sun and air circulation
  • Avoid growing close to: If you are using rotation beds, avoid putting strawberries where you have grown tomatoes, potatoes, peppers or eggplant

Your comments and tips

31 May 13, Rachel (Australia - tropical climate)
Hi there. I have just come across your posting re: strawberry runners. If you still have some I would love to buy from you. Let me know :)
26 Jul 13, Rob (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I find growing strawberries in hanging baskets under the veranda to be best results.They are least likely to get frost and also least likely to be eaten by birds.
15 Aug 13, Lyn Stewart (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
My strawberries are almost ripe and the fruits are being eaten by something. I have covered them with an old mosquito net, but I don't want to spray. Is there anything else I can do?
27 Aug 13, heather (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
where do i plant my strawberrys and how .
13 Sep 13, (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Can I get some infomation on growing strawberry in East Africa climate??
21 Sep 13, Paul (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
My daughter has planted a raised bed of strawberry plants but they seem to have developed a brown burnt lookin leaf any suggestions on this will be greatly appreciated
24 Sep 13, fonsie (Australia - temperate climate)
one of my favourite ways to eat strawberries is heated with a little balsamic and sugar. Serve with fresh chocolate mint and ice cream.
29 Sep 13, Rosie Kun (Australia - temperate climate)
Dear Gardenate, Could you please advise why I have Yellow leaves growing in my strawberry plants and should I remove these? Many thanks for your assistance. Much appreciated. Kind regards Rosie
21 Oct 13, Bev (Australia - tropical climate)
Hi l have purchased some different coloured strawberry seeds.Can you please tell me when and how to sow Cheers Bev
24 Dec 13, Maureen Salter (Australia - temperate climate)
I have a raised garden bed of strawberries. I have lots of flowers and the fruit starts to form then they just shrivel up. The plants have been in a couple of years and look very healthy otherwise. Can you give me any clues why this happens?
Showing 31 - 40 of 347 comments

Ask a question or post a comment or advice about Strawberry Plants

Please provide your email address if you are hoping for a reply


All comments are reviewed before displaying on the site, so your posting will not appear immediately

Gardenate App

Put Gardenate in your pocket. Get our app for iPhone, iPad or Android to add your own plants and record your plantings and harvests

Planting Reminders

Join 60,000+ gardeners who already use Gardenate and subscribe to the free Gardenate planting reminders email newsletter.


Home | Vegetables and herbs to plant | Climate zones | About Gardenate | Contact us | Privacy Policy

This planting guide is a general reference intended for home gardeners. We recommend that you take into account your local conditions in making planting decisions. Gardenate is not a farming or commercial advisory service. For specific advice, please contact your local plant suppliers, gardening groups, or agricultural department. The information on this site is presented in good faith, but we take no responsibility as to the accuracy of the information provided.
We cannot help if you are overrun by giant slugs.