Plant dormant strawberry plants in early spring with the midpoint of the crown level with the soil. Space June-bearers 18–24 inches apart and everbearers 12–15 inches apart, in full sun.
When to plant
Early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked
Depth
Midpoint of the crown level with the soil surface; roots fully buried
Well-drained, high in organic matter; not where tomatoes, potatoes, peppers or eggplant grew recently
Step by step
Choose a sunny, well-drained spot where tomatoes, potatoes, peppers and eggplant haven't grown recently. Those crops carry Verticillium wilt, which also kills strawberries.
Work well-rotted compost into the bed.
Spread the roots out and set each plant so the midpoint of the crown is level with the soil surface. Planting too deep or too shallow damages the plant and cuts the crop.
Space June-bearers 18–24 inches apart in rows 3–4 feet apart. Space everbearers 12–15 inches apart.
Firm the soil and water each plant in well.
June-bearers: pinch off every blossom the first season. The plant needs that energy to grow roots and runners for next year's crop.
Everbearers: pinch off all blossoms until early July, then let the later flowers set fruit for a first harvest that same summer.
After bloom
Pick berries as they ripen. June-bearers: renovate the bed right after harvest. Mow or cut the leaves 1–2 inches above the crowns, rake them off, feed, weed and narrow the rows to 6–12 inches wide; runners refill the row with young plants for next year. Everbearers: remove runners every 2–3 weeks all season. Both types: after several frosts in November, cover with 3–6 inches of straw to protect the crowns; pull it back in spring. A well-kept patch produces for 2–4 years or more.
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