When to Plant Strawberry in Capay, California (95607)

Location

Capay, California

ZIP Code

95607

USDA Zone

Last Frost

Friday, February 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, January 23, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Strawberry directly outdoors 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

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Get your seeds now so they're ready by Friday, January 23, 2026.

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Growing Strawberry in Zone 9a

Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Capay, California, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, January 23, 2026.

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