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Can You Grow Strawberry in California?
US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
Strawberries grow beautifully here — cold-hardy and produce well in your zone.
Plant zones
California last frost
California first frost
Days to harvest
About Strawberry
Strawberries are one of the most satisfying fruits to grow at home — picked ripe from the garden they are incomparable.
Plant crowns at soil level — too deep rots the plant too shallow dries it out. June-bearing gives one large harvest; everbearing gives smaller harvests all season. Remove runners unless you want more plants.
Gardening in California
California spans more climate zones than any other state. Coastal regions are mild year-round; the Central Valley is hot and productive; mountains are cold; deserts are extreme.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Strawberry in California?
Strawberries grow beautifully here — cold-hardy and produce well in your zone.
What zone is California?
California spans USDA Zone 9b (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b).
When do you plant Strawberries in California?
See the planting guide for Strawberry — timing depends on your exact frost date.