When exactly is the growing season for strawberries here in New England?
Farmers like to plant strawberries as soon as the weather begins to warm in late April, but they thrive in late May when the weather is consistently hot and dry. If you’re a rookie, don’t be afraid to start out in the beginning of spring, like the experts; Your plants may wither early, but strawberries are fighters and can ride out the early spring weather. 2. Where do I begin? You need to pick out what kind of strawberry you want to grow before you can start. There are three types: June Bearing, Everbearing, and Day Neutral. June Bearing strawberries produce a large single crop for 2 – 3 weeks in the middle of the season. Everbearing strawberries produce two to three crops each season (spring, summer, fall). Day Neutral strawberries are more ideal for the city gardener, or gardener with limited space– they continuously produce berries, although they may be smaller in size (compared to the June Bearing). 3. Great! I’ve picked out a type, now how do I start growing? Consider an area wh
