Schedule
- Watering
- About 1 inch per week Source: North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
- Feeding
- Every 30 days during the growing season · typical
- Light
- Full sun, 6+ hours Source: University of Illinois Extension
- Frost
- Tolerates light frost in most climates · typical
Lines marked typical are general guidance without a cited source yet. Your pot, light, season and climate matter more than the calendar.
Care tips
- Mulch to keep fruit off the soil.
- Remove runners if you want bigger berries.
- Replace plants every three to four years.
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From university extension guides
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Light
Full sun, 6+ hours
Strawberry plants achieve the highest yields when grown in full sun for at least 6 hours each day.
Source: University of Illinois ExtensionChecked Oct 2026
Watering
About 1 inch per week
Because they have short roots, strawberries require frequent watering to provide about 1 inch of moisture per week.
Source: North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant ToolboxChecked Oct 2026