How to Water Strawberry Plants

Water strawberries immediately after planting. Wet the soil to 6 inches deep but avoid flooding the bed. Go slowly so the water seeps into the soil without pooling.

Spread a thin layer of straw mulch around the strawberry plants to help preserve moisture in the soil between waterings. Push the straw under the foliage so it doesn't cover the top of the strawberry plants, as that can lead to disease or rot problems.

Irrigate strawberries once a week or when the top 6 inches of soil begins to feel dry. Strawberries need no additional irrigation if there is at least 1 inch of rainfall during the week.

Water strawberries every three days during summer droughts and other extended hot, dry periods. Wet the soil to a 6-inch depth in the morning, so soil has time to absorb the moisture before daytime heat evaporates the water.