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How Many Strawberry Plants Per Square Foot?

Modified: Feb 9, 2022 by Mr. Strawberry · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

Garden raised bed full of strawberry plants

Question: How Many Strawberry Plants Per Square Foot?

Anne asked:

I planted strawberry plants (June bearing) this spring in a 4×4 foot raised bed. Besides weeding, I have not tended to the strawberry plants, and now, due to all of the runners, it is a mass of plants. Is it okay to leave it this way, or should I remove a bunch of the new plants?

Answer to: How Many Strawberry Plants Per Square Foot?

Pyramid raised bed full of strawberry plants in garden

Anne,
If you are asking how many strawberry plants per square foot is best, it is best to thin the plants out so that only about 4 are left per square foot (no more than 6 per square foot). But, don’t toss the extras! You can replant them easily or give them away to friends and neighbors who have a spare pot sitting around. This may help: Transplanting Strawberries. Also, for a host of helpful information on how to appropriately care for strawberry plants, see the reference page on Growing Strawberries. The information on the matted row system may also be of benefit to you. Good luck, and happy strawberry farming!

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  1. Elle

    June 02, 2019 at 11:31 am

    I have a 36 x 36 flower box with 3” of dirt. I purchased 2 plants and plan on planting with a few other herbs and flowers. Advise on depth of dirt as well as other plantings around berries. Ty 🍓

    Reply
  2. Ann Marie

    July 10, 2018 at 7:43 pm

    Im a first time strawberry grower. Planted strawberry plants in a container because i had to go out of state for a while. Would rather have them in the ground. Can i still do this and when?

    Reply
  3. Norri

    June 22, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    Can you plant different kinds of strawberry plants together?

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      June 22, 2012 at 11:27 pm

      Norri,
      Yes, you can plant multiple varieties of strawberry plants in close proximity. In fact, you can even plan your plantings so that you have early season, mid-season, and late season varieties all planted so that your harvesting window is extended.

      Reply
  4. Preston Poore

    April 14, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    Live in Bowling Green, VA. Believe it is zone 7b.
    What everbearing and what annual do you recommend here?
    Thanks,
    R/Preston

    Reply
    • Mr. Strawberry

      May 27, 2012 at 11:14 pm

      Preston,
      See the Recommended Strawberry Varieties by State page.

      Reply

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