What is the best month to plant strawberries?

When are strawberries planted?

Strawberries are generally planted in spring and autumn. Usually, it is most suitable to plant strawberries in spring from February to April, and the latest time is around September. In addition, strawberries are generally planted and propagated by sowing.

Planting time in the north and south: The time suitable for planting strawberries in the south and the north is different. Generally, the south will plant in November in autumn, while the planting time in the north is mainly concentrated in spring, usually in February or March.

Greenhouse planting time: Strawberries can be grown in greenhouses. There is a difference between the time for greenhouse planting and the time for open-air planting of strawberries. Generally, the time for greenhouse planting of strawberries is mainly in autumn and winter, and planting and seedling cultivation usually begin in October-December.

Strawberry Origin and Planting Month

There are many places where strawberries are produced, and their distribution range is quite wide. Common production areas are generally Sichuan, Hebei, Anhui, Liaoning, Shandong, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Xinjiang, and Beijing.

Zhejiang Strawberry

Zhejiang strawberries are usually planted in November and will mature in January or February of the following year. The strawberries produced in Zhejiang are plump and have a sweet taste. Most of the strawberries are conical in shape and bright in color.

Sichuan Strawberry

Sichuan strawberries are usually planted around October and will mature in the spring of the following year. The strawberries produced in Sichuan are generally beautiful in shape, bright red in color, have a good luster, and a sweet taste.

Strawberry varieties and planting months

There are many varieties of strawberries. Generally, different varieties of strawberries have different tastes and appearances. The more common strawberry varieties in life are Zhangji, Qianmei No. 2, Xingxiang, Aifeng, Hongyan, Nufeng, Meixiangsha, Gangfeng and Anna.

Red Strawberry

The Red Beauty Strawberry is usually planted in November and December in spring and will mature in February and March. The Red Beauty Strawberry is a Japanese variety. Each fruit is heavy, bright red in color, has a rich flavor and is very sweet.

Dwarf Strawberry

Dwarf strawberries are usually planted in late autumn and will mature in the spring of the following year. The surface of the dwarf strawberry is very flat, the shape of the fruit is relatively beautiful, it is rich in juice, the color of the flesh is generally pink, and it is relatively sweet.