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Space strawberry plants about 18in apart & 4 ft between rows to allow for runners. The holes you dig should be large enough to accommodate the roots without bending them, but the crown of the plant should be at the soil surface. Water the plants well after planting to help settle their roots.Sunlight: Strawberry plants need 6–8 hours of sunlight per day, but they shouldn't get too hot or the fruit could sunburn.Watering: Water strawberry plants regularly, about 1 inch of water, whenever the soil starts to dry out. Avoid watering the leaves. Mulching: Mulch strawberry plants once or twice a year to help retain moisture and prevent fruit from sitting on bare soil. In cold climates, apply mulch in late fall or early winter to protect plants from extreme temperatures. Trimming: Regularly trim strawberry plants to remove extra stems and yellow or dead leaves. Harvesting:Harvest strawberries when they turn red, which usually takes about 8 weeks. Harvesting can encourage more fruit to grow.