As long as the soil is not frozen, and the strawberry plant hasn't broken dormancy (is it greening up or still brown) they can be planted. Still, use a little straw or pine needles to provide a layer of protection. 

If you are super paranoid about them getting frost/freeze damage and they are starting to green up, you could also put them in an unheated garage or out-building until you feel more comfortable, but really it should be ok to plant and use the blanket if the forecast calls for nights in the 20s. Might be a few of those the next few nights so maybe wait until the weekend anyway. You should be setting them out in the late afternoon/evening so they acclimate to sunshine too. Good luck with your strawberries. 

Thank you so much!

On 2024-04-30 23:48, Ask Extension wrote: