When to plant strawberries
Short answer
Plant strawberries about 3 weeks before your last spring frost. In a mid climate (zone 5) that's around Mar 25. Enter your ZIP for your exact dates.
| Climate zone | Start indoors | Plant outside | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | Dec 25 | Mar 25 |
| Zone 2 | — | Jan 25 | Apr 25 |
| Zone 3 | — | Feb 17 | May 18 |
| Zone 4 | — | Mar 9 | Jun 7 |
| Zone 5 | — | Mar 25 | Jun 23 |
| Zone 6 | — | Apr 9 | Jul 8 |
| Zone 7 | — | Apr 24 | Jul 23 |
| Zone 8 | — | May 11 | Aug 9 |
Higher climate-zone numbers are colder, so planting shifts later. Strawberries is a semi-hardy crop. Enter your ZIP in the calculator for your exact zone and dates.
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Frequently asked questions
When should I plant strawberries?
Plant strawberries about 3 weeks before your last spring frost. In a warmer zone 4 that's around Mar 9; in a colder zone 6, Apr 9.
Can I direct sow strawberries?
Yes — strawberries is usually sown directly in the garden rather than started indoors.
How long until strawberries is ready to harvest?
About 90 days from planting until first harvest. In zone 6, strawberries planted around Apr 9 is typically ready near Jul 8.