Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa
Also known as: garden strawberry
Perennial berry producing fruit from spring through fall depending on variety. June-bearing and everbearing types available.
Growing Requirements
Planting Schedule
Transplant Outdoors
-4–9 weeks after last frost
Days to Harvest
90–120 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zones 3–10
Perennial in zones 3–10
Plant crowns at soil level. Remove first-year flowers on June-bearing types to strengthen roots.
Companion Plants
Good Companions (8)
Borage
Borago officinalis
Attracts pollinators and may improve strawberry yield
Confidence: High
Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
Compatible ground-level companions that share space well
Confidence: Medium
Spinach
Spinacia oleracea
Compatible cool-season ground cover companion
Confidence: Medium
Onion
Allium cepa
Onion scent repels common strawberry pests
Confidence: Medium
Garlic
Allium sativum
Repels pests and may reduce fungal disease in strawberries
Confidence: Medium
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Low ground cover companion that deters pests
Confidence: Medium
Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
Allium scent deters aphids from strawberry plants
Confidence: Medium
Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum
Both prefer acidic soil; compatible low-growing companions
Confidence: Medium
Antagonists (5)
Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Brassicas can inhibit strawberry growth
Confidence: Medium
Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica
Brassicas can inhibit strawberry growth
Confidence: Medium
Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum
Fennel is allelopathic and inhibits strawberry growth
Confidence: High
Cauliflower
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Brassicas can inhibit strawberry growth
Confidence: Medium
Kale
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
Brassicas can inhibit strawberry growth
Confidence: Medium