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Strawberry

Strawberries in Barnhill

Fragaria × ananassa

A hardy perennial fruit that does well in most UK gardens. Plant in a sunny, sheltered spot with free-draining soil or compost, and keep it watered while the roots settle and the fruit swells.

Height25cm
SunlightFull Sun
WaterModerate Water

Growing Guide

Step-by-step instructions for growing Strawberry

Planting Calendar

TransplantLater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
FertiliseLater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
PruneNow
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
HarvestLater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
MaintenanceNow
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

  1. Plant Runners

    14 Mar – 27 Apr

    Plant bare-root runners around 14th March - 27th April in well-prepared soil. Set the crowns at soil level, space plants apart, and water in thoroughly straight away.

  2. Water to Establish Roots

    5 Apr – 21 Oct

    Keep the soil evenly moist from 5th April through the first growing season, especially in dry spells. Water at the base rather than over the leaves to help avoid mould and fruit rot.

  3. Mulch and Feed

    30 Mar – 27 Apr
    every 365 days

    From 30th March, mulch around the plants with well-rotted compost or manure, leaving the crown clear. Repeat every 365 days to hold moisture in and support fruiting.

  4. Net Plants

    28 May – 7 Jun

    Put netting over the plants from 28th May before the fruits start to colour. Fix it well clear of the foliage so birds cannot reach the berries.

  5. Harvest Fruit

    28 May – 27 Jun

    Pick ripe berries from 28th May as soon as they are fully coloured and come away easily. Harvest regularly over 28th May - 27th June, and pick in the morning for the best flavour.

  6. Remove Runners

    27 Jun – 12 Jul

    From 27th June, lift or cut away unwanted runners after harvest so the plant puts its energy into next year’s crop. Keep a few strong runners if you want to replace older plants.

Companion Plants

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Good companions

Plants to avoid

Why companion planting matters

Companion planting can deter pests, improve pollination, and make better use of space. Some plants confuse pests or attract beneficial insects; others improve soil or offer shade to neighbours that need it.

Suggested Varieties

Popular varieties of Strawberry to consider

Mara des Bois

A fragrant, late-cropping type with a good dessert flavour.

Cambridge Favourite

A reliable early variety for open ground and containers.

Hapil

A strong-cropping mid-season variety with large, glossy fruit.

Florence

A late-season variety that crops well and usually holds fruit for longer.

Also in nearby towns

See how Strawberry timing shifts in other towns with different frost dates.