Strawberries are a sweet and rewarding perennial fruit that returns year after year. They are perfect for garden beds, containers, or hanging baskets. With proper care, a small patch can produce an abundance of juicy, sun-ripened berries that taste far better than any store-bought fruit.
Plant bare-root or potted plants in early spring after frost danger passes.
Well-draining, slightly acidic soil. pH 5.5–6.8.
12–18 inches apart in rows 3–4 feet apart.
Consistent watering, 1–2 inches per week. Critical during fruit development.