When to plant strawberries in Maine

Plant out in Portland

Mar 29–Apr 12

Across Maine the window opens between March 28 and April 18. 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

PortlandMar 29–Apr 12

LewistonMar 28–Apr 11

BangorApr 6–Apr 20

South PortlandMar 29–Apr 12

AuburnMar 28–Apr 11

SanfordApr 18–May 2

BiddefordApr 11–Apr 25

WestbrookMar 29–Apr 12

SacoMar 29–Apr 12

When should I plant strawberries in Maine?

In Portland, plant out from March 29 to April 12. Across Maine the window opens between March 28 and April 18, 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.