Crop guide / Fruit

How to grow
Strawberries.

Compact perennials for sunny containers or dedicated beds.

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Seasonflexible
Sun6+ hours
Plant spacing14 in
Container depth8 in

Start here

Set crowns at soil level in well-drained sun.

Keep it going

Keep fruit off bare soil with mulch.

Layout notes

Plan for the whole plant.

Leave about 24 inches between rows. The listed spacing is a starter distance for common varieties, so check seed packets or plant labels if your cultivar says otherwise.

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Practical nearby crops

Good starter neighbors for strawberries.

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This page is a maintained starter guide, not a diagnosis or local planting-date guarantee. Check your local Extension service and plant label before making seasonal or treatment decisions.

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