Strawberry plant profile
Fragaria x ananassa
A perennial fruit for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Strawberry
Plant dormant, bare-root transplants in spring as soon as the soil is workable enough to push in a trowel, typically April to May in cold climates. Set out potted plants a little later, after the threat of frost has passed.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Strawberry in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- 1 in / week
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 18 to 24 in apart, rows 36 in
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: leaf spot, leaf scorch, black root rot, tarnished plant bug, spotted wing drosophila.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Growing strawberries in the home garden
University of Minnesota Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-11.
- Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants: Strawberry (Fragaria) entry
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Supports pet-safety verdicts for dogs and cats. Checked 2026-07-18.