When fertilizing strawberry plants, use a good balance fertilizer like….

A 15-15-15 or 10-10-10. Feed June-bearing types twice yearly. Once lightly (at 1/2 recommended rate) when growth begins, and again, more heavily after fruiting. Feed ever-bearing types with consistent light feedings throughout growing season. Avoid heavy feeding of any strawberry in spring. It leads to excessive foliage growth, soft fruit, and fruit rot.