When to Plant Strawberries in Delaware: Mar 10–Mar 24

When to plant strawberries in Delaware

Plant out in Wilmington

Mar 10–Mar 24

Across Delaware the window opens between March 7 and March 10. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Set out crowns 2–4 weeks before the last frost. June-bearing plants fruit the year after planting. Pinch off first-year flowers.

Strawberries planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

WilmingtonMar 10–Mar 24

DoverMar 7–Mar 21

NewarkMar 10–Mar 24

MiddletownMar 10–Mar 24

BearMar 10–Mar 24

Questions

When should I plant strawberries in Delaware?

In Wilmington, plant out from March 10 to March 24. Across Delaware the window opens between March 7 and March 10, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Set out crowns 2–4 weeks before the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.