When to Plant Strawberries in Montana: Apr 6–Apr 20

When to plant strawberries in Montana

Plant out in Billings

Apr 6–Apr 20

Across Montana the window opens between April 6 and May 16. 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

BillingsApr 6–Apr 20

MissoulaApr 12–Apr 26

Great FallsApr 8–Apr 22

BozemanApr 28–May 12

HelenaApr 11–Apr 25

KalispellMay 3–May 17

Questions

When should I plant strawberries in Montana?

In Billings, plant out from April 6 to April 20. Across Montana the window opens between April 6 and May 16, 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.