Can strawberries be planted all year round? Which season is best for planting?

China ranks first in the world in terms of strawberry production area, with major production areas distributed in the eastern coastal areas such as Liaoning, Shanghai, Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang. In recent years, Xinjiang, Anhui, Beijing, Sichuan and other regions have also developed rapidly. Key strawberry production areas include Liaoning Dandong, Shanghai suburbs, Sichuan Shuangliu, Shandong Yantai, Jiangsu Lianyungang, Hebei Baoding, etc.

Strawberry planting time

As long as the temperature is suitable, strawberries can be planted all year round . If planted outdoors, it is best to sow between early September and mid-October . The temperature during this period is suitable for the growth of strawberry seeds, which is conducive to improving their survival rate. If it is a greenhouse, there are not too many requirements because the temperature and humidity can be controlled.

Strawberry growing temperature

Strawberries are highly adaptable to temperature and can start growing at 5 degrees Celsius, and even at -5 degrees Celsius. However, they will be damaged by freezing at -7 degrees Celsius, and most plants will freeze to death at -10 degrees Celsius. They need to take cold-proof measures, such as covering with plastic film or hay, or buying a home gardening greenhouse for strawberries or succulents.

Strawberry growth cycle

The growth cycle of strawberries is generally about forty-five days, and is roughly divided into six periods: germination period, budding period, fruiting period, vigorous growth period, differentiation period and dormancy period. Strawberries planted in spring generally mature from June to August.