When to plant strawberry in zone 7b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7b

Last frost ~Apr 5First frost ~Nov 1Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

MARAPRMAYJUNJUL

Transplant Mar 29 · First harvest May 28 · Wrap by Jul 9

Last spring frostApr 5

Transplant outMar 29

First harvestMay 28

Last harvestJul 9

First fall frostNov 1

Why these dates work in zone 7b

Zone 7b's last spring frost averages Apr 5 and first fall frost Nov 1 — about 210 frost-free days. Strawberry tolerates light frost, so you can set plants out ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall.

Common questions

How long does strawberry take to grow in zone 7b?

Strawberry matures in about 60–90 days from transplanting. In zone 7b that means setting plants out around Mar 29 and first picking around May 28.

Will strawberry survive frost in zone 7b?

Yes — strawberry tolerates light frost. In zone 7b you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around Apr 5) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 1).

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full strawberry growing guide →