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Can You Grow Strawberry in Maine?

US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Grows well here

Strawberries grow beautifully here — cold-hardy and produce well in your zone.

Plant zones

3a–10b

Maine last frost

mid-April

Maine first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

Perennial

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.

Full strawberry growing guide →

Gardening in Maine

Maine has a cool humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; inland and northern Maine is Zone 3b-4a. Short summers but excellent for potatoes, blueberries, and cool crops.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Strawberry in Maine?

Strawberries grow beautifully here — cold-hardy and produce well in your zone.

What zone is Maine?

Maine spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).

When do you plant Strawberries in Maine?

See the planting guide for Strawberry — timing depends on your exact frost date.