Here is how I plant them: Strawberry plants need three things: 1. Any soil but at least 30% sand needs to be added and mixed well. The sand is the most important part and without it they will die: the soil needs to be well draining and 30 percent sand needs to be mixed thoroughly and plant on a mound six inches apart. I will send a picture 2. The plant can soak in water for an hour and then plant. Crowns need to place above the soil where you see a little root. 3. If you are planting on a flat surface make sure to put mulch or fabric down to help keep the moisture in the top layer of the soil. In extreme heat, the top centimeter can become completely dry and to hot were it will cook the roots where they meet the crown and kill the plant. See attached pictures