How to Plant Strawberries

Before you plant your strawberries you most first test the work ability of the soil(its begins to be workable around early March to early April, wish is the best time to plant strawberries to get the maximum yield. Dig a shovel full of soil and tightly squeeze a handful. If the ball of soil breaks easily, that means its ready to till.

Before planting, cut off any damaged or diseased leaves or roots from around where you will be planting.

Dig a hole for each of your plants that is large enough for it to hold the roots of the plant without crowding.

Form a mound of soil in the center of the hole and the plant seated on top of the mound with its roots pressed firmly into the soil all around the base of the mound.

Each plant should be set so that roots will be covered by the soil, but make sure the soil does not cover the small leaves that are starting to develop in the crown of the plant.

Fill the hole halfway with soil. Pour in water all around the plant to wash the soil around the roots.

Finish filling in the hole with soil and firm the earth around the plant. A basket turned over and place over the newly planted strawberries that will prevent the drying out the plant the first few days.