When should I plant Wild Strawberry in Zone 9a?

Start Wild Strawberry seeds indoors around Jan 9. Transplant outdoors after Feb 13. Expect first harvest around May 14.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9a is Mar 20. The first fall frost averages Nov 12, giving a 237-day growing season.

Can I grow Wild Strawberry in Zone 9a?

Yes. Wild Strawberry needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Wild Strawberry in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Wild Strawberry. Darrera gelada: Mar 20. Primera gelada: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 9Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 dies)

Zona9a

Darrera geladaMar 20

Primera geladaNov 12

Temporada237 dies

Collita90 dies

SolSol Ple

When to Plant Wild Strawberry in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 9

Start Wild Strawberry seeds indoors around Jan 9 (10 setmanes abans de l’última gelada). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 14-28 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 13

Transplant Wild Strawberry seedlings outdoors after Feb 13. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 9/m² (10cm espaiat). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 14

First harvest approximately May 14 (~90 dies from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12). Wild Strawberry can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Wild Strawberry in Other Zones

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