When to Plant Strawberry in Dunlap, California (93621)
Location
Dunlap, California
ZIP Code
93621
USDA Zone
9a
Last Frost
Saturday, February 20, 2027
📅 Planting Calendar
Direct Sow Outdoors Saturday, January 23, 2027
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
Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days
🤝 Good Companions
Bush beanLettuceOnionSpinachThyme
⚠️ Avoid Planting Near
BrassicasFennelKohlrabi
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Growing Strawberry in Zone 9a
Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Dunlap, California, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, you should direct sow seeds around Saturday, January 23, 2027.
Your average last frost date is Saturday, February 20, 2027. Strawberry grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.