Wild Strawberry Growing Guide
Rosaceae family
Days to Harvest90 days
SunlightFull Sun
Frost ToleranceHeavy
Spacing9/sqft (4" apart)
Germination14-28 days
HardinessHardy
Germ. Temp65°F
Start Indoors10 weeks before last frost
Growth Stages
- Seedling
- Vegetative Growth
- Flowering
- Fruiting / Harvest Ready
Planting Dates by Zone
| Zone | Start Indoors | Transplant | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1a | Mar 16 | Apr 20 | — | Jul 19 |
| Zone 1b | Mar 16 | Apr 20 | — | Jul 19 |
| Zone 2a | Mar 6 | Apr 10 | — | Jul 9 |
| Zone 2b | Mar 16 | Apr 20 | — | Jul 19 |
| Zone 3a | Mar 13 | Apr 17 | — | Jul 16 |
| Zone 3b | Mar 6 | Apr 10 | — | Jul 9 |
| Zone 4a | Feb 24 | Mar 31 | — | Jun 29 |
| Zone 4b | Feb 20 | Mar 27 | — | Jun 25 |
| Zone 5a | Feb 17 | Mar 24 | — | Jun 22 |
| Zone 5b | Feb 17 | Mar 24 | — | Jun 22 |
| Zone 6a | Feb 17 | Mar 24 | — | Jun 22 |
| Zone 6b | Feb 4 | Mar 11 | — | Jun 9 |
| Zone 7a | Feb 4 | Mar 11 | — | Jun 9 |
| Zone 7b | Jan 30 | Mar 6 | — | Jun 4 |
| Zone 8a | Jan 25 | Mar 1 | — | May 30 |
| Zone 8b | Jan 11 | Feb 15 | — | May 16 |
| Zone 9a | Jan 9 | Feb 13 | — | May 14 |
| Zone 9b | Dec 30 | Feb 3 | — | May 4 |
| Zone 10a | Dec 12 | Jan 16 | — | Apr 16 |
| Zone 10b | Nov 19 | Dec 24 | — | Mar 24 |
| Zone 11a | Nov 19 | Dec 24 | — | Mar 24 |
| Zone 11b | Nov 6 | Dec 11 | — | Mar 11 |
| Zone 12a | Oct 23 | Nov 27 | — | Feb 25 |
| Zone 12b | Oct 23 | Nov 27 | — | Feb 25 |
| Zone 13a | Oct 23 | Nov 27 | — | Feb 25 |
| Zone 13b | Oct 23 | Nov 27 | — | Feb 25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to grow Wild Strawberry?
Wild Strawberry takes approximately 90 days from planting to harvest.
How much sun does Wild Strawberry need?
Wild Strawberry requires full sun (6+ hours direct sunlight per day).
How far apart should I plant Wild Strawberry?
Plant Wild Strawberry at 9/sqft (4" apart) using square foot gardening spacing.
Can Wild Strawberry survive frost?
Wild Strawberry is tolerant of heavy frost and can withstand freezing temperatures.
How long does Wild Strawberry take to germinate?
Wild Strawberry seeds germinate in 14-28 days at an optimal temperature of 65°F.
When should I start Wild Strawberry seeds indoors?
Start Wild Strawberry seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant -5 weeks after last frost.
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