How to Plant Ozark Beauty Strawberries for Two Harvests a Year

Overview

Strawberries offer high returns for minimal effort. Ozark Beauty is a popular ever-bearing variety producing crops in early summer and fall. Easy to start, space-efficient, and high-yielding.

Planting Steps

Step 1: Test Soil pH Early

Test 6 months before planting using a home kit. Compare color change to chart.

Step 2: Adjust pH

Target pH 5.5–6.5. Raise with dolomitic lime, lower with powdered sulfur. Spread amendments and rototill 6 inches deep.

Step 3: Trim Old Leaves

Remove older leaves from plants with garden shears.

Step 4: Soak Roots

Soak plant roots for 1 hour before planting.

Step 5: Dig Proper Holes

Dig just deep enough so crown is level with soil surface.

Step 6: Plant and Cover

Place root ball in hole and cover with soil.

Step 7: Space Correctly

Space plants 1 foot apart in rows 1 foot apart.

Step 8: Fertilize at Planting

Dissolve 2 tbsp balanced (10-10-10) fertilizer in 1 gallon water. Apply 1 cup per plant to establish.