Winter Care for First‑Year Strawberry Plants

Keep Crowns Dry and Leaves Exposed

Strawberries tolerate cold well. Key winter tasks:

• Leave green leaves uncovered—they photosynthesize on sunny days.
• Scatter wheat straw or grass clippings around plants, not on top, to suppress weeds and reduce wind desiccation.
• Ensure crowns don’t sit in wet mulch to prevent rot.

Detailed care guide: bit.ly/georgiastrawberry.