Berry · Charlotte, NC

🍓 Strawberries

Fantastic in containers and raised beds. Grocery berries make this a strong value crop.

A bowl of mixed berries
Jane Doan / Pexels

Suitability: 100/100 · Excellent choice

Sun requirement: 6–8 hours
Space required: ~1.0 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Easy
Plant Mar–May · Harvest Jun–Nov

Expected harvest: 8–23 lb
Grocery equivalent: $35–$104
Estimated garden cost: $59–$103
Potential savings: $-68–$45/year