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When to Plant Strawberry in Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania (17321)

Location

Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania

ZIP Code

17321

USDA Zone

7a

Last Frost

Friday, April 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, March 13, 2026

Pro Tip: Strawberry can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Fragaria × ananassa
Days to Maturity 90 days
Mature Height 6-12"
Spread 12"
Type Perennial
Fruit Size Small (1-2 inches)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Regular (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

18" apart

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Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

🤝 Good Companions

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Strawberry in Zone 7a

Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, March 13, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, April 10, 2026. Strawberry grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.