Strawberry plants are typically spaced depending on the type of strawberry and the planting method used:

• For most home garden strawberries, space plants about 12 to 18 inches apart. This allows room for runners to spread and for good air circulation

• Day-neutral strawberries are usually planted about 10 inches apart, everbearing types about 12 inches apart, and June-bearing strawberries about 18 inches apart

• In the matted row system, plants are spaced 18 inches apart and runners are allowed to fill in the space over the summer

• For hill planting, plants are spaced about 12 inches apart, often in single or double rows, with runners removed to encourage larger berries

• Commercial or larger garden setups often use rows spaced 30 inches to 3 feet apart, with plants about 14 to 16 inches apart within rows

Closer spacing (8 to 12 inches) can produce a quicker, denser harvest but may lead to smaller berries and increased risk of mold or rot due to reduced airflow

. Wider spacing allows runners to fill in naturally and can reduce disease pressure but requires more patience and space initially

. In summary, a good general guideline is to plant strawberries 12 to 18 inches apart, adjusting slightly based on strawberry type and growing goals. For June-bearing varieties, 18 inches apart is common; for everbearing, about 12 inches; and for day-neutral, around 10 inches apart