Beloved garden fruit available in June-bearing, everbearing, and day-neutral varieties. Perfect for containers, raised beds, and ground cover. Fresh-picked flavor is incomparable.
Planting calendar
Direct sow / transplant
4 weeks before your last spring frost.
Plant crowns in spring; remove all flowers first year for June-bearers to establish roots; everbearers can fruit first year
Spacing & harvest
Plant spacing: 12-18 inches
Row spacing: 36-48 inches
Days to harvest: 60-90 days
Ready when: Fully red with no white shoulders; pick with cap and short stem attached; harvest in morning for best flavor
Companion planting
Plant near
Spinach — Saponins in spinach roots benefit strawberry growth
Garlic — Garlic repels spider mites from strawberries
Thyme — Repels worms and attracts beneficial insects
Lawn Guardian turns this guidance into a schedule timed to your USDA zone and this week's actual weather — and adapts every time you log what you've done.