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January 20, 2023
Taylor Campbell

This is Taylor Campbell, horticulture extension agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center. Today’s program is on strawberries. Spring-bearing varieties should be planted when temperatures are around 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Strawberries need about 8 hours of bright sunlight per day, so choose a location that is not overly shaded by large trees, shrubs, or buildings. Make sure that soil is at least six to eight inches deep to provide adequate room for root growth. Plant each strawberry plant 12 to 18 inches apart. Strawberries need about 1-1.5 inches of water per week, so it may be helpful to place a small rain gauge near your garden to keep track of the amount of water your plants are getting. If it is under the 1 inch mark, be sure to supply water from a hose, watering can, or irrigation system. Strawberries prefer a soil pH of 6.0-6.2, so stop by the Extension office for a soil test kit to help you determine how to amend your soil.

If you are interested in ordering strawberries from the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center Small Fruit Sale, call the extension center.

This has been Taylor Campbell with N.C. Cooperative Extension Burke County Center. For more information, you can contact us at 764-9480.