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Product ID: 697
Alexandria
(Fragaria vesca)
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Alpine strawberries from seed.
Day-neutral. These decorative little plants produce delicious, aromatic red strawberries, about twice the size of wild berries but much smaller than the standard type. Perennials, Alpine strawberries stay compact and produce few runners, making them suitable for rock gardens, path edgings, pots, and window boxes. They begin producing the second spring, sometimes the first fall. Grows best in zones 5-8. Avg. 87,500 seeds/oz. Avg. 90,000 seeds/oz. Packet: 100 seeds.
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Days to Maturity or Bloom: 100-120 to fruit
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Diseases Explained:
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Growing Information:
Sow seeds thinly in March or April in a fine soilless mix. Press seeds into moist mix and keep moist until plants emerge in 2-3 weeks. Keep soil temperature between 60°F (16°C) and 75°F (24°C), if possible. Transplant to plug trays or 1-1 CULTURE: 1/2" apart in flats, then to larger pots or planters for retailing full-size plants: 1 plant/3-4" pot; 3-5 plants/8" pot. Transplant outdoors anytime, 1' apart. Tolerant to partial shade, and they prefer moist soil. SEED SPECS: Avg. 70,000/oz. PACKET: Avg. 100 seeds unless otherwise noted. |
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Container
Variety does well when grown in a container. |
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