Expert Q&A for How to Plant Bare Root Strawberries

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    How long does it take for a strawberry plant to sprout?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    This depends on the type of strawberry. Certain varieties sprout in 4 to 6 weeks.
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    How far apart do you have to plant strawberries?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    The ideal distance between strawberry plants is 24 inches in rows of about 4 feet apart. This will allow adequate room for the plants to bloom.
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    Do strawberries produce fruit in the first year?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    This depends on the type of strawberry plant. Day-neutral strawberries will offer a good yield in the first year after planting as long as temperatures remain between 35 and 85 degrees F.
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    How deep do strawberries need to be planted?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    The strawberry plant is a shallow growing plant reaching less than 12 inches in depth.
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