When should strawberries be planted?

Strawberry is a perennial plant with relatively flexible planting timing. It is suitable in spring, autumn and even all year round. Strawberries prefer to grow in sunny and well-drained soil, with a recommended soil layer thickness of between 15 and 20 cm. Let’s learn in detail about when to plant strawberries.

When to plant strawberries?

The planting time of strawberries varies according to the region and climatic conditions, but in general, the best planting time for strawberries is as follows:

1. Spring sowing

In warm areas, strawberries are usually sown between February and April. The specific time can be adjusted according to local climate conditions to ensure that sowing is done after the last frost.

2. Autumn sowing

In some areas, strawberries can also be sown in September-October. Strawberries planted in the fall will experience a freezing period during the winter and will grow earlier in the spring.

3. Sowing in all seasons

Since strawberries are perennials, four-season planting is possible in some warm regions, but spring and fall are generally the most common choices.

Strawberry Planting Methods

1. Choose a planting location

Strawberries have relatively loose soil requirements and can be grown on ordinary land. They have good drought and waterlogging tolerance. Strawberries should be planted in areas with higher terrain and flat ground, the soil should be complete acidic soil, and the light hours should be long. Make sure the soil pH is between 6.0 and 7.0.

2. Planting method

Strawberry seedlings are usually propagated in land or strawberry gardens specially designed for raising seedlings. When choosing seedlings, make sure they are uniform in size, have a good growing environment, and are free from pests and diseases. When digging seedlings, you need to bring an appropriate amount of soil to increase the survival rate of strawberry seedlings. It is necessary to master the planting time of strawberries and avoid planting when the temperature is too high to prevent the strawberries from drought. Water the seedlings promptly to prevent them from drying out; if they are planted too late, they may freeze or die in the severe winter cold. The best planting method is to ensure that the growing point of the strawberry seedlings is parallel to the ground, the roots are just buried in the soil, and the tops of the new shoots of the seedlings should be exposed above the soil surface. Water the plants in time after planting to increase the survival rate of the seedlings.

3. Post-management

In order to ensure the normal growth of strawberries, it is necessary to ensure that the soil in the planting area has sufficient nutrients, so fertilization should be applied in time. Before winter, sufficient fertilizer should be applied to meet the nutrient needs of winter strawberries and prevent malnutrition from causing a decrease in yield. When most of the strawberry buds are formed, you can apply quick-acting fertilizer to promote the strawberry's absorption of fertilizer, ensure normal flowering and fruiting, and increase the fruit set rate. During the growing season of strawberries, remove excess and dry leaves in time to reduce nutrient loss and the occurrence of diseases and pests.

In general, the strawberry planting time is mainly concentrated in spring and autumn, and the specific time should be adjusted according to local climatic conditions. If it is a greenhouse cultivation model, the planting time can be reasonably adjusted according to demand.