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  January 1. Buy Buy bareroot plants when available in the nursery or via mail-order. 2. Plant Plant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Plant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. 3. Water In the absence of rainfall, water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants once or twice a week when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, as well as snails and slugs. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. 6. Transplant Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. 7. Harvest Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year.

  February 1. Buy Buy bareroot plants and transplants when available in the nursery or via mail-order. 2. Plant Plant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Plant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. 3. Fertilize Feed with a fertilizer designed for acid-loving, fruiting plants once this month. 4. Water In the absence of rainfall, water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants once or twice a week when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, as well as snails and slugs. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. 7. Transplant Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. 8. Harvest Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year.

  March 1. Buy Buy transplants when available in the nursery or via mail-order. 2. Plant Plant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Plant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. 3. Fertilize Feed with a fertilizer designed for acid-loving, fruiting plants once this month. 4. Water In the absence of rainfall, water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants twice a week when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, as well as snails and slugs. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. 7. Transplant Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. 8. Harvest Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year.

  April 1. Buy Buy transplants when available in the nursery or via mail-order. 2. Plant Plant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Plant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. 3. Fertilize Feed with a fertilizer designed for acid-loving, fruiting plants once this month. 4. Water Water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants three times a week when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. 5. Mulch Keep fruit off the soil and maintain even soil temperature and moisture by maintaining a 1-2 inch layer of mulch around the base of the plants. Pine needles are an ideal mulch, as they keep the strawberries away from soil, discourage pests and slowly break down to acidify the soil. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, snails and slugs and aphids. 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. Remove aphids with a strong spray of water. Repeat as necessary until they are gone. 8. Transplant Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. 9. Harvest Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year. June-bearing strawberries can generally be harvested starting late this month.

  May 1. Buy Buy transplants when available in the nursery or via mail-order. 2. Plant Plant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Plant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. 3. Fertilize Feed with a fertilizer designed for acid-loving, fruiting plants once this month. 4. Water Water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants three times a week when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. 5. Mulch Keep fruit off the soil and maintain even soil temperature and moisture by maintaining a 1-2 inch layer of mulch around the base of the plants. Pine needles are an ideal mulch, as they keep the strawberries away from soil, discourage pests and slowly break down to acidify the soil. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, snails and slugs and aphids. 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. Remove aphids with a strong spray of water. Repeat as necessary until they are gone. 8. Transplant Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. 9. Harvest Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year. June-bearing strawberries can generally be harvested this month.

  June 1. Buy Buy transplants when available in the nursery. 2. Plant Plant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Plant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. 3. Fertilize Feed with a fertilizer designed for acid-loving, fruiting plants once this month. 4. Water Water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants four times a week when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. 5. Mulch Keep fruit off the soil and maintain even soil temperature and moisture by maintaining a 1-2 inch layer of mulch around the base of the plants. Pine needles are an ideal mulch, as they keep the strawberries away from soil, discourage pests and slowly break down to acidify the soil. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, snails and slugs and aphids. 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. Remove aphids with a strong spray of water. Repeat as necessary until they are gone. 8. Transplant Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. 9. Harvest Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year. June-bearing strawberries generally can be harvested this month.

  July 1. Fertilize Feed with a fertilizer designed for acid-loving, fruiting plants once this month. 2. Water Water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants daily when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. 3. Mulch Keep fruit off the soil and maintain even soil temperature and moisture by maintaining a 1-2 inch layer of mulch around the base of the plants. Pine needles are an ideal mulch, as they keep the strawberries away from soil, discourage pests and slowly break down to acidify the soil. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, snails and slugs and aphids. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. Remove aphids with a strong spray of water. Repeat as necessary until they are gone. 6. Transplant Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. 7. Propagate June-bearing strawberries, such as Sequoia, begin sending out runners this month. The runners, which are long stems with leaves and a growth tip at the end, extend from existing "mother" plants. These growth tips will eventually root and create new plants. Help the process along when you see the growth tips by rooting them in surrounding soil or small pots. After 2 to 3 weeks, the new plants will have rooted--at which point you can cut them from the mother plant. 8. Harvest Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year. 9. Special requirements If you wish to have a strong crop of June-bearing strawberries to plant for next year, rather than severing runners from the mother plants when they root, let them continue to grow attached.

  August 1. Fertilize Feed with a fertilizer designed for acid-loving, fruiting plants once this month. 2. Water Water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants daily when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. 3. Mulch Keep fruit off the soil and maintain even soil temperature and moisture by maintaining a 1-2 inch layer of mulch around the base of the plants. Pine needles are an ideal mulch, as they keep the strawberries away from soil, discourage pests and slowly break down to acidify the soil. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, snails and slugs and aphids. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. Remove aphids with a strong spray of water. Repeat as necessary until they are gone. 6. Transplant Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. 7. Propagate June-bearing strawberries, such as Sequoia, will continue sending out runners this month. The runners, which are long stems with leaves and a growth tip at the end, extend from existing "mother" plants. These growth tips will eventually root and create new plants. Help the process along when you see the growth tips by rooting them in surrounding soil or small pots. After 2 to 3 weeks, the new plants will have rooted--at which point you can cut them from the mother plant. 8. Harvest Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year. 9. Special requirements If you wish to have a strong crop of June-bearing strawberries to plant for next year, rather than severing runners from the mother plants when they root, let them continue to grow attached.

  September 1. Fertilize Feed with a fertilizer designed for acid-loving, fruiting plants once this month. 2. Water Water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants daily when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. 3. Mulch Keep fruit off the soil and maintain even soil temperature and moisture by maintaining a 1-2 inch layer of mulch around the base of the plants. Pine needles are an ideal mulch, as they keep the strawberries away from soil, discourage pests and slowly break down to acidify the soil. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, as well as snails and slugs. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. 6. Transplant Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. 7. Propagate June-bearing strawberries, such as Sequoia, will continue sending out runners this month. The runners, which are long stems with leaves and a growth tip at the end, extend from existing "mother" plants. These growth tips will eventually root and create new plants. Help the process along when you see the growth tips by rooting them in surrounding soil or small pots. After 2 to 3 weeks, the new plants will have rooted--at which point you can cut them from the mother plant. 8. Harvest Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year. 9. Special requirements If you wish to have a strong crop of June-bearing strawberries to plant for next year, rather than severing runners from the mother plants when they root, let them continue to grow attached.

  October 1. Buy Buy bareroot plants when available via mail-order. 2. Plant Plant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Plant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. 3. Fertilize Feed with a fertilizer designed for acid-loving, fruiting plants once this month. 4. Water Water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants daily when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. 5. Mulch Keep fruit off the soil and maintain even soil temperature and moisture by maintaining a 1-2 inch layer of mulch around the base of the plants. Pine needles are an ideal mulch, as they keep the strawberries away from soil, discourage pests and slowly break down to acidify the soil. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, as well as snails and slugs. 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. 8. Transplant Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. 9. Propagate June-bearing strawberries, such as Sequoia, will continue sending out runners this month. The runners, which are long stems with leaves and a growth tip at the end, extend from existing "mother" plants. These growth tips will eventually root and create new plants. Help the process along when you see the growth tips by rooting them in surrounding soil or small pots. After 2 to 3 weeks, the new plants will have rooted--at which point you can cut them from the mother plant. 10. Harvest Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year. 11. Special requirements If you wish to have a strong crop of June-bearing strawberries to plant for next year, snip all the runners from the parent plants at this time, leaving about two inches of runner on each newly formed daughter plant. Carefully dig them up with as many roots as possible. Place the plants in a thin plastic bag in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 days--keeping them away from all fruits. Take them from the refrigerator by November 5th and plant them. They will set fruit generally by March or early April.

  November 1. Buy Buy bareroot plants when available via mail-order. 2. Plant Plant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Plant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. 3. Water In the absence of rainfall, water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants once or twice a week when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, as well as snails and slugs. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. 6. Transplant Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. 7. Harvest Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year.

  December 1. Buy Buy bareroot plants when available in the nursery or via mail-order. 2. Plant Plant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Plant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. 3. Water In the absence of rainfall, water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants once or twice a week when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, as well as snails and slugs. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. 6. Transplant Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. 7. Harvest Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! January Buy bareroot plants when available in the nursery or via mail-order. February Buy bareroot plants and transplants when available in the nursery or via mail-order. March Buy transplants when available in the nursery or via mail-order. April Buy transplants when available in the nursery or via mail-order. May Buy transplants when available in the nursery or via mail-order. June Buy transplants when available in the nursery. October Buy bareroot plants when available via mail-order. November Buy bareroot plants when available via mail-order. December Buy bareroot plants when available in the nursery or via mail-order.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? January Plant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Plant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. February Plant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Plant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. March Plant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Plant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. April Plant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Plant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. May Plant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Plant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. June Plant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Plant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. October Plant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Plant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. November Plant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Plant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. December Plant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Plant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? February Feed with a fertilizer designed for acid-loving, fruiting plants once this month. March Feed with a fertilizer designed for acid-loving, fruiting plants once this month. April Feed with a fertilizer designed for acid-loving, fruiting plants once this month. May Feed with a fertilizer designed for acid-loving, fruiting plants once this month. June Feed with a fertilizer designed for acid-loving, fruiting plants once this month. July Feed with a fertilizer designed for acid-loving, fruiting plants once this month. August Feed with a fertilizer designed for acid-loving, fruiting plants once this month. September Feed with a fertilizer designed for acid-loving, fruiting plants once this month. October Feed with a fertilizer designed for acid-loving, fruiting plants once this month.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January In the absence of rainfall, water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants once or twice a week when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. February In the absence of rainfall, water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants once or twice a week when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. March In the absence of rainfall, water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants twice a week when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. April Water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants three times a week when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. May Water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants three times a week when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. June Water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants four times a week when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. July Water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants daily when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. August Water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants daily when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. September Water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants daily when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. October Water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants daily when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. November In the absence of rainfall, water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants once or twice a week when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. December In the absence of rainfall, water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants once or twice a week when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? April Keep fruit off the soil and maintain even soil temperature and moisture by maintaining a 1-2 inch layer of mulch around the base of the plants. Pine needles are an ideal mulch, as they keep the strawberries away from soil, discourage pests and slowly break down to acidify the soil. May Keep fruit off the soil and maintain even soil temperature and moisture by maintaining a 1-2 inch layer of mulch around the base of the plants. Pine needles are an ideal mulch, as they keep the strawberries away from soil, discourage pests and slowly break down to acidify the soil. June Keep fruit off the soil and maintain even soil temperature and moisture by maintaining a 1-2 inch layer of mulch around the base of the plants. Pine needles are an ideal mulch, as they keep the strawberries away from soil, discourage pests and slowly break down to acidify the soil. July Keep fruit off the soil and maintain even soil temperature and moisture by maintaining a 1-2 inch layer of mulch around the base of the plants. Pine needles are an ideal mulch, as they keep the strawberries away from soil, discourage pests and slowly break down to acidify the soil. August Keep fruit off the soil and maintain even soil temperature and moisture by maintaining a 1-2 inch layer of mulch around the base of the plants. Pine needles are an ideal mulch, as they keep the strawberries away from soil, discourage pests and slowly break down to acidify the soil. September Keep fruit off the soil and maintain even soil temperature and moisture by maintaining a 1-2 inch layer of mulch around the base of the plants. Pine needles are an ideal mulch, as they keep the strawberries away from soil, discourage pests and slowly break down to acidify the soil. October Keep fruit off the soil and maintain even soil temperature and moisture by maintaining a 1-2 inch layer of mulch around the base of the plants. Pine needles are an ideal mulch, as they keep the strawberries away from soil, discourage pests and slowly break down to acidify the soil.

  Pest/Disease Inspection What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear? January Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, as well as snails and slugs. February Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, as well as snails and slugs. March Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, as well as snails and slugs. April Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, snails and slugs and aphids. May Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, snails and slugs and aphids. June Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, snails and slugs and aphids. July Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, snails and slugs and aphids. August Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, snails and slugs and aphids. September Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, as well as snails and slugs. October Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, as well as snails and slugs. November Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, as well as snails and slugs. December Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, as well as snails and slugs.

  Treat for Pest/Disease How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements? January Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. February Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. March Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. April Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. Remove aphids with a strong spray of water. Repeat as necessary until they are gone. May Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. Remove aphids with a strong spray of water. Repeat as necessary until they are gone. June Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. Remove aphids with a strong spray of water. Repeat as necessary until they are gone. July Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. Remove aphids with a strong spray of water. Repeat as necessary until they are gone. August Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. Remove aphids with a strong spray of water. Repeat as necessary until they are gone. September Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. October Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. November Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs. December Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs.

  Transplant When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements? January Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. February Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. March Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. April Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. May Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. June Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. July Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. August Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. September Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. October Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. November Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil. December Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil. Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil.

  Propagate When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements? July June-bearing strawberries, such as Sequoia, begin sending out runners this month. The runners, which are long stems with leaves and a growth tip at the end, extend from existing "mother" plants. These growth tips will eventually root and create new plants. Help the process along when you see the growth tips by rooting them in surrounding soil or small pots. After 2 to 3 weeks, the new plants will have rooted--at which point you can cut them from the mother plant. August June-bearing strawberries, such as Sequoia, will continue sending out runners this month. The runners, which are long stems with leaves and a growth tip at the end, extend from existing "mother" plants. These growth tips will eventually root and create new plants. Help the process along when you see the growth tips by rooting them in surrounding soil or small pots. After 2 to 3 weeks, the new plants will have rooted--at which point you can cut them from the mother plant. September June-bearing strawberries, such as Sequoia, will continue sending out runners this month. The runners, which are long stems with leaves and a growth tip at the end, extend from existing "mother" plants. These growth tips will eventually root and create new plants. Help the process along when you see the growth tips by rooting them in surrounding soil or small pots. After 2 to 3 weeks, the new plants will have rooted--at which point you can cut them from the mother plant. October June-bearing strawberries, such as Sequoia, will continue sending out runners this month. The runners, which are long stems with leaves and a growth tip at the end, extend from existing "mother" plants. These growth tips will eventually root and create new plants. Help the process along when you see the growth tips by rooting them in surrounding soil or small pots. After 2 to 3 weeks, the new plants will have rooted--at which point you can cut them from the mother plant.

  Harvest When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features? January Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year. February Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year. March Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year. April Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year. June-bearing strawberries can generally be harvested starting late this month. May Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year. June-bearing strawberries can generally be harvested this month. June Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year. June-bearing strawberries generally can be harvested this month. July Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year. August Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year. September Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year. October Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year. November Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year. December Everbearing strawberries, such as Seascape, can be harvested this month and every month of the year.

  Special requirements Any other requirement for this plant? Is there anything that doesn't fit into the other care categories? July If you wish to have a strong crop of June-bearing strawberries to plant for next year, rather than severing runners from the mother plants when they root, let them continue to grow attached. August If you wish to have a strong crop of June-bearing strawberries to plant for next year, rather than severing runners from the mother plants when they root, let them continue to grow attached. September If you wish to have a strong crop of June-bearing strawberries to plant for next year, rather than severing runners from the mother plants when they root, let them continue to grow attached. October If you wish to have a strong crop of June-bearing strawberries to plant for next year, snip all the runners from the parent plants at this time, leaving about two inches of runner on each newly formed daughter plant. Carefully dig them up with as many roots as possible. Place the plants in a thin plastic bag in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 days--keeping them away from all fruits. Take them from the refrigerator by November 5th and plant them. They will set fruit generally by March or early April.