Strawberries

GETTING STARTED

Imagine the taste of a juicy, ripe strawberry—so much better when you’ve grown it yourself. And you can—here’s how:

First, pick which type of strawberry best suits your needs; the table at left explains the differences. Find a spot with at least 8 hours of sun each day and make sure it has well-draining soil. The kind you choose will dictate how you lay out your beds (more on that to come), but no matter which one you grow,