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How Many Strawberries Do Strawberry Plants Produce?

Modified: Feb 10, 2022 by Mr. Strawberry · This post may contain affiliate links · 47 Comments

Gardeners often want to know how many strawberry plants they will need to buy and plant in order to achieve their desired strawberry harvest. Of course, there are quite a few variables involved with Growing Strawberries, and each Strawberry Variety is slightly different. However, if conditions are appropriate, soil and water requirements are adequately met, and weed, pests, and pathogens are effectively controlled, a fairly reliable harvest can be expected.

Close shot of ripe strawberries under green leave on soil

The three types of strawberry plants each produce different expected amounts of fruit. The following is a brief reference so that the anticipated harvest can be put to good use when it comes in. Be sure to plant enough plants to reap the rewards you seek!

Jump to:
  • Strawberry Production Per Plant
  • June Bearing Strawberry Production
  • Everbearing Strawberry Production
  • Day-Neutral Strawberry Production
  • Strawberry Production: Conclusion

Strawberry Production Per Plant

Each strawberry plant will produce a slightly varied weight of mature, ripe strawberries. Thousands of variables affect the production of each strawberry plant. The following is the normal expected strawberry production in pounds per foot of planted row. So, if you had two rows of strawberry plants that were 5 feet long each, the numbers below would be multiplied by 10 to get the total expected strawberry production for that strawberry patch.

Many fresh ripe strawberies with stems

June Bearing Strawberry Production

In the matted row system or the ribbon row system, the expected harvest should be between .5 and 1 pounds of strawberries per foot of row for June-bearing varieties during both the second and third years of life.

Everbearing Strawberry Production

In the matted row system or the ribbon row system, the expected harvest should be between .25 and .5 pounds of strawberries per foot of row for everbearing varieties during both the second and third years of life.

Day-Neutral Strawberry Production

In the matted row system or the ribbon row system, the expected harvest should be between .25 and .75 pounds of strawberries per foot of row for everbearing varieties during the first year of life. The expected harvest increases to between .5 and 1.5 pounds per foot of row for years 2 and 3.

Strawberry Production: Conclusion

If you are looking for larger-scale data for commercial production, see this post on strawberry plants per acre. And, remember that you can never have too many strawberries! Also remember the mantra regarding how much to plant: When in doubt, plant more out!

If you want to know smaller specifics (i.e. what quantity of strawberries an individual plant will produce, how many strawberry plants are needed to feed a family, and what number of plants are best for harvesting enough to freeze), just click here.

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  1. Annette

    July 09, 2022 at 2:10 am

    I have found through my extensive online research that some strawberry varieties have staminate (perfect) flowers and some have pistillate (imperfect) flowers and that pistillate varieties require aid in pollination from staminate varieties growing nearby.
    Could you please advise if the modern varieties being commonly grown today are largely staminate varieties? Is this an issue with current varieties or are modern varieties bred to be staminate and therefore don’t require other varieties to aid in pollination.
    Thanks in advance.

    Reply
    • Mary Ward

      March 17, 2023 at 11:31 am

      Overall, strawberries are considered self-fertile and you will find that is the case with the plants and bare roots that are sold, however, many plants that are self fertile can benefit from growing more than one variety.

      Reply
  2. Anthony Delarosa

    July 25, 2018 at 4:49 am

    Mr strawberry I’m confused about seascape I’ve read that it fruits from March to fall does it just suddenly stop fruiting or will it continue well into fall I’m going to plant it in a zone 11 part of the Philippines where summer high temperatures don’t get much beyond 80 and night time temperature ‘s are always 50 degrees and day length is always 12 hours of sunlight March to fall to me is 210 days is it safe to say that 245 days is possible

    Reply
  3. Jessica

    June 28, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    I bought strawberry that hang in the basket. I pick one that is really red and look ripe but when I tried it is really sour. Is it because of the type of strawberry I have or it’s not ready yet.

    Reply
  4. Rebel Cowboy

    June 03, 2018 at 2:40 pm

    Hello. A friend of mine gave me several strawberry plants. They are producing fruit. I picked some of them after they were riped. Noticed underneath the berry, there’s a hole straight through!! Are still eatable?? What causes them to do that??

    Reply
  5. SL strawberry

    December 31, 2017 at 9:39 am

    I want to grow strawberry in Sri Lanka which average annual temperature is 16.3 °C and rainfall here averages 2050 mm. Could you recommend few types that have good taste and good harvest. Please put the prices as well. In Sri Lanka it is a good business now. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Taha

    December 11, 2016 at 2:16 pm

    Mr. Strawberry, good luck. I’m looking to grow Day-neutral variety strawberries indoor under temperature control, so which‏ the optimal ‎temperature and ‎pH I must maintain to get large yield.‏

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      December 14, 2016 at 5:04 pm

      Taha,
      Keeping the soil temperature in the 60s with air temperature in the 70s is a good combination. It is best to keep the pH around 6.0 or slightly lower. Good luck!

      Reply
  7. meep meep

    October 17, 2016 at 9:28 pm

    hi Mr.Strawberry i just wanted to know how big a strawberry bush gets

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      October 20, 2016 at 1:07 pm

      meep meep,
      This might help. Good luck!

      Reply
  8. Mark

    August 12, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    What variety of strawberry would you recommend for the Matsu valley in Alaska located about 40 miles north of anchorage.
    USDA zone 4B

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      August 16, 2016 at 4:11 pm

      Mark,
      This should help! Good luck!

      Reply
  9. Angel

    June 27, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    Hi I was wondering if I have 25 plants how many should bloom ?

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      June 27, 2016 at 8:32 pm

      Angel,
      If they are healthy, all of them should bloom if they were planted last year. If planted this year, it depends on whether or not the plants produced any perennating buds last fall. If they did, all 25 should bloom. If they didn’t, none will bloom. However, if you ordered and planted bare-root plants this year, it is best to pinch off the blooms to help the plants establish themselves for a bigger harvest next spring. Good luck!

      Reply
  10. graci

    June 07, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    How come my strawberries are white?
    ALOHA and MAHALO,
    graci

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      June 08, 2016 at 1:03 pm

      graci,
      They either haven’t ripened yet, or are one of these. Good luck!

      Reply
  11. Kelly

    April 23, 2016 at 12:20 am

    Hi Mr. Strawberry, your responses to the questions others have asked are so helpful! So, I have one of my own. I am on year 2 of a bed of everbearing varieties, and I am thinking ahead to year 4 when these plants start to lose their vigor. Will I need to pull out all the plants and start from scratch at that point? Or, if I let the plants send out shoots (instead of pinching them off), will my plants produce their own next generation?

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      April 28, 2016 at 1:38 pm

      Kelly,
      The best options is probably adopt a transplanting system like this. Good luck!

      Reply
  12. Jonathan .M

    March 15, 2016 at 10:06 am

    Hey there , i have alot of questions

    will strawberries grow in the tropics with a temperature range of 21-37 degrees c

    what is the time line of these estimates , will they produce that per week , per year , per month? what is the rate of production per plant. example day neautrals produce 1.5 pounds per foot per row every week , month or year?
    I’m from Barbados and very interested in growing strawberries here.
    also how

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      March 23, 2016 at 1:08 pm

      Jonathan .M,
      Unfortunately, the strawberry plant is a temperate fellow. The heat of the tropics will cause them to die or under-perform. I wouldn’t recommend growing them there. But, if you attempt it, let us know how it goes! Good luck!

      Reply
  13. Joey

    February 03, 2016 at 11:44 am

    Hello
    Will a june bearing strawberry produce each year or just a year than die causi have some june bearing and three everbearing i wanna know if he june bearers will produce next year or no

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      February 09, 2016 at 3:00 pm

      Joey,
      June-bearing strawberry varieties will produce year after year with the appropriate care until they are about 4 years old. At that point, they can still survive, but their productivity decreases dramatically. But, yes, your June-bearers should produce again this spring. Good luck!

      Reply
  14. Mrs. Strawberry

    November 19, 2015 at 10:55 am

    How many strawberry plants can 24 strawberry seeds make.

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      November 20, 2015 at 8:44 am

      Mrs. Strawberry,
      It depends on how long the time period in question is. If you get just one of the seeds to germinate, it can multiply into thousands of plants within just a few years, if the plants are given the appropriate care. Good luck!

      Reply
  15. ken vickerstaff

    July 30, 2015 at 11:56 am

    Mr. Strawberry, we are considering building a 10,000 square foot geo-shed which is heated by geo thermal water at 118 degrees. Our issue is what to grow. Obviously, in Colorado, Cannabis is the highest dollar crop but our after market strength is with natural food stores and we are told that strawberries are the second highest cash yielding crop. We are able to replicated a perfect mono crop environment 24/7/365 days per year. My 3 primary questions are:
    1. With 10,000 sq, ft we should be able to grow appx. 1,400 plants. How many berries would each plant produce per year?
    2. Would be have to rotate plants every 4 years as strawberries tend to dwindle in year 4?
    3. Do you know the average cost per plant for dirt farming versus greenhouse cultivation? Do greenhouse berries produce all year versus just June?

    Thank you, Ken.

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      August 13, 2015 at 6:04 pm

      ken vickerstaff,
      To grow continuously, you would need a day-neutral variety. They don’t produce as much gross strawberry mass as do the June-bearers, on average, but finely tuned hydroponic delivery can alleviate that somewhat. I’m not sure what the maximum crop yield would be in a hydroponic set up. With continuous production, you might need to plan on plant replacement every 2 or 3 years, although every 4 years might be possible. Unfortunately, I am not sure what the average cost per plant difference between conventional and hydroponic cultivation is. I’m sorry! Good luck!

      Reply
  16. Radjish Autar

    June 30, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    I live in suriname with a weather about 27-32° c. I have healthy and strong plants. Now they are 3 month old. Till now I don’t see any flowers. What is the reason?

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      July 03, 2015 at 2:40 pm

      Radjish Autar,
      It is probably the heat. Strawberry plants will produce less or not at all when their roots get too warm. Good luck!

      Reply
  17. jay

    June 19, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    We planted Albions last September and harvested this spring. We are going to cut them back for the summer and see if they’ll produce in the fall. If we don’t plow them up this winter, will they fruit again next spring?

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      June 24, 2015 at 9:22 am

      jay,
      Yes, they should if they are healthy. Good luck!

      Reply
  18. Andy Aviles

    May 13, 2015 at 10:36 am

    Hi I’m looking to grow strawberries indoors under grow lights and I’m looking for the best type of strawberry to use that will produce the most berries and if I keep the temperatures warm will they produce all year round?

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      May 13, 2015 at 12:01 pm

      Andy Aviles,
      Typically, if you are going to be growing your strawberries indoors, it is best to use a day-neutral variety. Two of the most popular are Tribute and Tristar. Good luck!

      Reply
  19. Melody

    March 29, 2015 at 4:31 pm

    I am growing strawberries in a very moderate year-round climate (no winter season). They appear to be almost continually producing for the last two years. Does the yield of a strawberry plant usually increase each year? Will it stop producing after a certain number of years? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      March 29, 2015 at 8:58 pm

      Melody,
      Yes, strawberry plants tend to increase their production each year between years 1 and 3 or 4. In year 4 or 5, production will normally abate rather quickly as the plants lose their vigor. Good luck!

      Reply
  20. Gerelee

    March 26, 2015 at 1:23 am

    I live in Mongolia where it is hot in summer and very cold in the winter. Do you have any experience or advice to plant strawberry in harsh climate area and what sort of strawberry seed should we plant in Mongolia? Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      March 26, 2015 at 4:59 pm

      Gerelee,
      Unfortunately, strawberry plants don’t do well in very hot weather. I’d probably recommend trying to grow something else. Sorry!

      Reply
  21. Michael

    January 03, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    How many times a year can you harvest the seascape variety. I heard they regenerate once a week. So I’d be able to pick once a week.

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      January 06, 2015 at 2:03 pm

      Michael,
      You can harvest anytime you have ripe berries! If your Seascape plants are producing, harvest and enjoy. Good luck!

      Reply
  22. charles mutuma

    December 09, 2014 at 8:21 am

    why is it recommended to deflower berries during the firt season?

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      December 16, 2014 at 1:22 pm

      charles mutuma,
      It allows the flowers to develop fully and establish good root systems prior to the added burden of growing berries. It is sort of like why you wouldn’t want a 12-year-old to get pregnant. She might be able to carry a baby, but a 22-year-old’s body will be much more able to handle the added burden because she would be fully developed by then. Hope that helps! Good luck!

      Reply
  23. Pauline

    October 13, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    I am writing a book about strawberries. I happened accross your webpage and found it very interesting, containing such wonderful information.

    Would it be possible to use some of your content?

    Thank you,

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      October 14, 2014 at 1:44 pm

      Pauline,
      Yes, with proper citation. If you write on a website, please include a link back to the referenced material/pages. Good luck!

      Reply
  24. Shaunlee

    March 09, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    Well depending on the variety of strawberry you are growing can depend on the number of strawberries the plants will produce. I grow Elsanta strawberries because i get around 20 strawberries per year from each and at least 6 runners coming off of each plant. Strongly recommend that you should grow Elsanta. These plants have a great crop yield per annum

    Reply
  25. bill solomon

    June 06, 2012 at 10:24 pm

    Is there a difference between male and female plants or do some plants not fruit the first year?

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      June 09, 2012 at 9:26 am

      bill solomon,
      Yes, some species of strawberries can be said to be distinctly male or female based on the structure of their flowers. Distinctly gendered plants will have only a pistil or a stamen, with the plants that are considered “male” bearing the stamens and the plants considered “female” bearing the pistils. The gendered strawberry varieties will require cross-pollination by a pollinating insect or human between multiple plants in order to produce strawberries. Most of the common garden strawberries, however, are hermaphroditic (meaning they have both the pistils and stamens in their flowers). But, they actually usually function as either male or female and will still require a pollinator (such as a bee). So, if your plant is a typical store-bought variety, the chances are good that it is a hermaphroditic strawberry hybrid. If it is a June-bearing variety, the flowers should be removed in the first year anyway (see the Growing Strawberries reference page). Check the information on that page, and you should be on your way to success. Good luck!

      Reply
  26. melissa jones

    July 05, 2011 at 1:03 am

    Are there varieties of strawberries that don’t produce anything the first year?

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      July 06, 2011 at 10:16 pm

      melissa,

      Most strawberries will produce relatively quickly. However, June-bearing strawberry plants should have their flowers removed during the first year to ensure better yields in subsequent years. Everbearers and day-neutrals will produce in year one.

      Reply

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