Virginia · zones 6b–8a
When to plant strawberries in Virginia.
Sow or transplant between Mar 27 to May 1 in a typical year, keyed to Virginia's median last frost around Apr 10. Dates below are state medians; your ZIP code shifts them by days to weeks.
The 2026 windows
Strawberries dates for a typical Virginia season.
1 · Start indoors
Feb 13 to Mar 20
About 6 weeks before set-out. Warm spot, real light.
2 · Set out
Mar 27 to May 1
Keyed to the ~Apr 10 last frost. Sow 0" deep, 12" apart.
Harvest
~90 days later
~1.5 lb per plant over ~8 weeks.
Virginia spans more than one climate: Zone 7 is the most common zone, but the state runs 6b to 8a. That's why the planner works from your ZIP code's frost dates, not your zone — mountain and coastal gardens in the same state can be three weeks apart.