When to Plant Strawberry in Zone 8

Zone 8 Planting Schedule

Start Indoors

Feb 27

6–8 weeks before transplant

Transplant Out

Mar 27

After last frost (Mar 20)

Direct Sow

Mar 27

Directly in garden bed

First Harvest

Jul 16

90–120 days after planting

Season Ends

Sep 14

Before first frost (Nov 5)

Quick Facts

Sunlight ☀️ Full Sun

Water Needs 💧💧 Moderate

Spacing 18 inches apart

Planting Depth 0 inch

Min Soil Temp 45°F

Germination 14–28 days

Days to Maturity 90–120 days

Frost Tolerance Moderate frost tolerance

Soil pH 5.5–6.8

Difficulty Moderate

Recommended for Zone 8

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Companion Planting

Companion planting improves growth, deters pests, and makes better use of garden space.

✓ Good Companions

Lettuce Spinach Beans

✗ Avoid Nearby

Brassicas

Strawberry Schedule — All Zones

Zone	Start Indoors	Transplant	Direct Sow	Harvest Start	Harvest End
Zone 3	Apr 24	May 22	May 22	Sep 10	Sep 12
Zone 4	Apr 19	May 17	May 17	Sep 5	Sep 22
Zone 5	Apr 9	May 7	May 7	Aug 26	Oct 2
Zone 6	Mar 25	Apr 22	Apr 22	Aug 11	Oct 10
Zone 7	Mar 15	Apr 12	Apr 12	Aug 1	Sep 30
Zone 8	Feb 27	Mar 27	Mar 27	Jul 16	Sep 14
Zone 9	Feb 7	Mar 7	Mar 7	Jun 26	Aug 25
Zone 10	Jan 20	Feb 17	Feb 17	Jun 8	Aug 7

📚 Data Sources

Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.
Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.