When to plant strawberry in zone 9a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 9a

Last frost ~Feb 28First frost ~Nov 30Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Transplant Feb 21 · First harvest Apr 22 · Wrap by Jun 3

Last spring frostFeb 28

Transplant outFeb 21

First harvestApr 22

Last harvestJun 3

First fall frostNov 30

Why these dates work in zone 9a

Zone 9a's last spring frost averages Feb 28 and first fall frost Nov 30 — about 275 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 9a?

Strawberry matures in about 60–90 days from transplanting. In zone 9a that means setting plants out around Feb 21 and first picking around Apr 22.

Will strawberry survive frost in zone 9a?

Yes — strawberry tolerates light frost. In zone 9a you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around Feb 28) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 30).

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