Planting Date · Strawberries
Strawberries Planting Date Calculator
Calculate the optimal planting dates for strawberries based on your USDA zone, last frost date, and preferred start method.
Optimal Soil Temp
50°F
Days to Maturity
90 days
Frost Tolerance
semi hardy
Planting Depth
Crown at soil level
Input
Fill in the fields below, then click Calculate.
Select your USDA plant hardiness zone (3–10).
Approximate month of your last spring frost.
How you plan to start the crop.
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Tips & Best Practices
- Plant bare-root strawberries 3–4 weeks before the last frost.
- Set the crown exactly at soil level — too deep or shallow causes problems.
- Pinch off first-year flowers on June-bearing varieties to strengthen plants.
- Mulch with straw to keep berries clean and soil cool.