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When to Plant Alpine Strawberries in Paulding County, OH

Alpine strawberries are small, intensely flavored wild-type strawberries that fruit continuously from spring to frost. They do not produce runners and make excellent edging plants.

Paulding County, Ohio is in USDA Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is April 25 and the first fall frost is October 21, giving you a growing season of approximately 179 days.

At an elevation of 914 feet, Paulding County receives approximately 40.2 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 87°F, providing good warmth for Alpine Strawberries during the growing season.

Paulding County, OH (Zone 6a) Moderate season
179 days
Last Spring Frost April 25
179 growing days
First Fall Frost October 21

Paulding County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Alpine Strawberries Planting Timeline — Paulding County, OH

Alpine Strawberries Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors May 16 May 16 – May 30
Harvest August 15 Aug 15 – Nov 28

· 12" apart · Rows 24" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April
May Transplant Outdoors
June
July
August Harvest
September Harvest
October Harvest
November Harvest
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Partial Shade (3-6 hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

90–180 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 5.5–6.8 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 6a

📆 Growing Season

179 days in Paulding County

Growing Tips for Paulding County

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before transplanting. Unlike regular strawberries, alpines do not spread by runners. Harvest tiny, intensely aromatic berries frequently. Grow well in partial shade.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

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  • Cabbage

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Alpine Strawberries in Paulding County, OH?

Paulding County is in Zone 6a with an average last frost of April 25. Plan your Alpine Strawberries planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Paulding County, OH?

Paulding County, Ohio is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is April 25 and first fall frost is October 21.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Paulding County, OH. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: July 2026.

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