Strawberries (Fragaria) are perennial fruit-bearing plants in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 10. Strawberry roots are fairly shallow, with most of the roots growing less than 12 inches into the soil. It is therefore important to water strawberries regularly since they cannot reach deeply into the soil for water. Strawberries are highly susceptible to drought conditions.
During the hot summer months, strawberries should be watered every three-to-five days. In the cooler spring and fall weather once a week should be enough as long as the plants are watered deeply. The soil -- strawberries do best in well-draining sandy loam -- should be allowed to become somewhat dry between watering. Continuously wet soil can cause strawberry roots to rot, killing the plants.
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