Are Strawberries Easy to Grow for Beginners?

They’re not super hard but maybe not the easiest either. With the right setup, they can thrive and be really productive. I had a 4' x 10' patch that became overgrown, then false strawberries invaded while I was busy, and I lost most of that patch. Just be careful because they can grow wildly, and if you neglect them, you might lose out.

I didn’t have any luck with bare roots either; I started with actual plants, which was way easier. They like well-drained high grounds, hence the name "strawberry hill." I even put straw under the berries to keep them dry, but had to use netting this year because something kept munching on my strawberries! It may take a year or two to really get going, but hang in there; they can spread like crazy!

I planted five bare root strawberry plants back in 2017 and none grew initially. But to my surprise, the following summer, they popped up! Now, they’ve spread to cover a 5ft by 10ft area. So yes, they can be easy! If they don’t take off right away, just be patient; they might surprise you next season!

It really depends on your conditions—my chickens and Bermuda grass make it a bit tricky for me! But if you're in the right climate, strawberries do come back every year without much fuss. Just keep an eye on weeds and water them a bit.

Yeah, strawberries can be relatively easy if you find the right spot with full sun and good soil! Just keep them well fertilized and weed-free. I recommend using a product like Sluggo Plus to deter slugs, and mulching helps to maintain moisture without making the soil soggy. Adding a net can also protect your berries from birds! If you're getting plants, it's more efficient than bare roots, which can be a bit tricky. Mixing in different varieties and surrounding them with pollinator-friendly flowers can boost your success, too! Just a heads up, if you go for seeds, those are usually alpine strawberries—they’re small but super tasty! Check out some YouTube videos to see how to nurture them.

Strawberries can take some time to really establish, often a year or two before you get a satisfying yield. They were actually the first plants I grew as a kid! If you’re just starting out, I suggest trying herbs in pots too—they’re super handy, cost-effective, and pretty easy to care for.