Here is a quick visual guide for planting bare-root strawberries:
The plants look rough when they come bare rooted.
Trim the roots to make it easier once planting them. At this point it is also good to remove any rotting plant material from the stems.
They should be a more uniform length.
Start with a layer of lightly compacted soil in the bottom of the pot.
Add your choice of fertilizer around the edge of the pot.
Cover the fertilizer with another layer of soil.
Place plants in a gently dug out hole, making sure to prevent the roots from bending or “J-ing” as you place the plant into the hole.
Tuck soil around the plant, making sure to not bury any of the crown! This will quickly cause the plant to rot.
We planted 3 plants per pot in case one dies.
As the plants grow, be sure to not over OR under water them. It is also best practice to regularly snip off dead leaves. Once the plant is established and pushing new growth they like to be in full sun and don’t like when water sits on their leaves!