Nowadays it is quite possible to buy strawberry plants in spring, summer and autumn, it all depends on the growing method used to produce them. Runners are the traditionally cheap method but cold-stored runners and misted tip plants are also available.
What month is best to plant strawberries?
spring
The ideal time to plant strawberries is after the threat of frost is past in early spring, usually March or April.
What is the latest you can plant strawberries?
Warm-winter gardeners can plant their berries as late as December and will see them grow and fruit almost immediately. If you live in a cooler climate, planting strawberries in summer gives them time to root and develop over fall and winter, advises University of California Cooperative Extension.
Are strawberries plants seasonal?
The Four Strawberry Types
Short day strawberries produce when the days are shorter and have the ability to fruit throughout fall, winter and spring in climates where temperatures remain above freezing but below 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Can I plant strawberry runners now?
Water well for the first few weeks. Strawberries need a cold spell to initiate flowers and fruit – ideally a fortnight below 7°C. So if you can, order and plant your runners in autumn.
Can you plant strawberries in winter?
In cooler areas the recommended planting time is late winter or early spring. Make sure the strawberry crowns (tops of the roots) are at soil level or they will rot. Water well regularly after planting. Do not allow the plants to dry out before new roots are established.