Strawberries in Old Grimsby

Fragaria × ananassa

Strawberry
Strawberry · 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.

25 cm · Full Sun · Moderate Water

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Calibrated to Old Grimsby · last frost ≈ 19 Feb

Plant out January to March, harvest April to May. Frost risk December to February.
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Growing guide

Step-by-step instructions for growing Strawberry

  1. 01

    Plant Runners

    20 Jan to 5 Mar

    Plant bare-root runners around 20th January - 5th March in well-prepared soil. Set the crowns at soil level, space plants apart, and water in thoroughly straight away.

  2. 02

    Water to Establish Roots

    11 Feb to 3 Dec

    Keep the soil evenly moist from 11th February 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. 03

    Mulch and Feed

    5 Feb to 5 Mar every 365 days

    From 5th February, 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. 04

    Net Plants

    5 Apr to 15 Apr

    Put netting over the plants from 5th April before the fruits start to colour. Fix it well clear of the foliage so birds cannot reach the berries.

  5. 05

    Harvest Fruit

    5 Apr to 5 May

    Pick ripe berries from 5th April as soon as they are fully coloured and come away easily. Harvest regularly over 5th April - 5th May, and pick in the morning for the best flavour.

  6. 06

    Remove Runners

    5 May to 20 May

    From 5th May, 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.

Strawberry guides by town

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