Alpine Strawberry Alexandria

What Alpine Strawberry Alexandria is

Alpine Strawberry Alexandria (Fragaria vesca) is a perennial vegetable of the rose family (Rosaceae). The wild strawberry is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Flowers from May to October.

The leaves are oval and toothed, on long stalks.

Reaches a height of up to 10cm. and a width of up to 20cm.

Grown from seed, the wild strawberry produces small, exceptionally fragrant fruits from June until autumn. It does not send out runners and is suitable for borders and pots.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 80%
• Pack size: 0.1 g
• Seed origin: China
• Sowing: March – June; seedlings
• Harvest: May – October
• Position: sun to partial shade

When to sow Alpine Strawberry Alexandria

Alpine Strawberry Alexandria seeds are sown in March – June. Harvest in May – October. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Alpine Strawberry Alexandria

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: on the surface
• Spacing: 25–30 cm
• Germination: 14–30 days at 18–22 °C
• Position: sun to partial shade

Sow the seeds in March - June, spaced 30-40cm apart. Grows in both sun and partial shade. Likes moist, loose and fertile soil. Can be grown both in the garden and in a pot. Water moderately.

The seeds germinate in light — just press them onto the moist compost. Cold stratification for 2–3 weeks in a refrigerator speeds up germination.

Harvest and use

Pick the fruits fully ripe — that is when they are most fragrant.

Frequently asked questions

When should Alpine Strawberry Alexandria be sown?

The recommended months for sowing are March – June. Sowing method: seedlings.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 80%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

Does the wild strawberry fruit in its first year?

When sown for seedlings in January–March, many varieties produce their first fruits that same summer.