Plants to Avoid Planting With Strawberries

Strawberry Companion Planting Guide

Read on to find out exactly what plants to avoid planting next to your strawberry patch and which companion plants will work best for you in your garden or flower bed! This guide for companion planting strawberries will encourage your sweet fruits’s growth, helping it grow to its full potential pest-free.

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A Note About Strawberries

Strawberries can be tricky to grow from seed, to grow from bare root plants, and even to transplant established plants. They are zone hardy for USDA growing zones 3-10. 

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How Can I Over-Winter My Strawberries?

In cooler zones (3-4), it is recommended to mulch the strawberries during the colder months to avoid winter kill.

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WORST strawberry Companion Plants

Brassicas

Tomatoes

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WORST strawberry Companion Plants

Okra

Potatoes

Best Strawberry Companion Plants

Legumes

Lupins

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Best strawberry Companion Plants

Borage

Asparagus

Best strawberry Companion Plants

Garlic

Dill

Pro Tip

Pro Tip

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Leave 18 inches. in between your strawberry plants to allow room for runners. Want to grow more strawberries from runners? Check out the guide by clicking below.

How to Grow New Strawberry Plants  from Runners  (FOR FREE)

Harvesting strawberry “shoots” or runners from a mother plant is one of the easiest ways to grow your strawberry crop. MUCH faster than starting from seed, growing strawberries from runners is a no-brainer.

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