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When to Plant Strawberry in Lewiston Woodville, North Carolina (27849)

Location

Lewiston Woodville, North Carolina

ZIP Code

27849

USDA Zone

8a

Last Frost

Friday, March 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, February 20, 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

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Growing Strawberry in Zone 8a

Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Lewiston Woodville, North Carolina, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, February 20, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, March 20, 2026. Strawberry grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.