Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa)

Strawberry Plant Features

One of the easiest and most mouth-watering fruits you can grow, strawberries are also versatile enough to thrive in hanging baskets, window boxes, planters and, of course, in a standard garden bed. These low-growing fruit factories are a delight to grow and will reward you with big harvests. Strawberries are generally broken into two classes: June-bearing and Ever-bearing. June-bearing varieties produce all their fruit in the early summer so they are ideal if you need a lot of fruit at one time for pies, jams, or jellies. Ever-bearing types produce small crops of berries all summer long so you always have a few fruits for fresh use. Mix both in the same bed to insure a steady supply of these juicy gems. Strawberries grow 6 to 8 inches tall and will spread through your garden by runners. Hardy from zones 4-11.

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Strawberry Growing Instructions

Strawberries perform best in a sunny, well-drained site. They like a slightly moist soil with plenty of organic matter. Because strawberries are so low to the ground, weed control is especially important to keep your plants from becoming smothered by unwanted interlopers. Mulch strawberries with straw, newspaper, plastic, or compost to prevent weed seeds from germinating around the plants. Water whenever the soil surface begins to feel dry. From Zone 6 northward, plant strawberries in the spring; Zone 7 and south should plant in the fall. In the areas with sub zero temperatures, cover the plants with a light mulch of straw over the winter. Strawberries start to fade after their second year so replant every other year or allow runners to develop into new plants every season. Space strawberries 10 to 14 inches apart and avoid burying the crown of the plant.

  • Water

    Moist

  • Light

    Outside: Sun

  • Colors

    Green

  • Special Features

    Groundcover

    Super-easy to grow

Complement your Strawberry

Bacopa
Enjoy fruit and flowers by mixing a few Strawberries to a hanging basket of Bacopa.

Marigold
Dwarf Marigolds are a colorful partner for Strawberries.