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organic alpine strawberry seeds Red Alpine Strawberry Seeds *Organic* – Serres LavoieThe red alpine strawberry ( Fragaria vesca ) is a perennial plant hardy to zone 4, producing small, elongated, very fragrant red strawberries all summer until frost. The plants have no runners and therefore grow very well in pots. 2. Sowing Difficulty level : Medium Sowing type : Indoors, from March to June Sowing technique : Press the seeds onto the surface of the soil without covering them Sowing depth : On the surface Days to germination :
The red alpine strawberry ( Fragaria vesca ) is a perennial plant hardy to zone 4, producing small, elongated, very fragrant red strawberries all summer until frost. The plants have no runners and therefore grow very well in pots.
2. Sowing
- Difficulty level : Medium
- Sowing type : Indoors, from March to June
- Sowing technique : Press the seeds onto the surface of the soil without covering them
- Sowing depth : On the surface
- Days to germination : Variable, sometimes slow and irregular
- Germination temperature : Temperature fluctuations between 5°C and 20°C can increase germination rate
3. Culture
- Ease of cultivation : Average
- Growing season : Spring to fall
- Transplanting : After all risk of frost, spacing the plants 40 cm apart
- Plant spacing : 40 cm between plants
- Hardiness Zone : Perennial in zone 4 and above
- Light : Partial shade, especially if the soil cannot be kept moist at all times
- Soil type : Humiferous, well drained
- Soil pH : Slightly acidic to neutral
- Soil moisture : Keep soil moist, avoid drought
- Soil fertility : Moderately demanding
- Time before harvest : Fruits generally appear in the second year
- Watering : Regular, especially during dry periods
- Other characteristics : Ideal for growing in pots due to the absence of runners
4. Use
The small, elongated, very fragrant red strawberries are eaten fresh, in jams or in pastries.
5. Companionship
- Friendly plants : Lettuce, spinach, beans
- Enemy plants : Cabbage, broccoli, fennel
This organic variety is well adapted to Quebec climates and is an excellent choice for gardeners wishing to grow tasty strawberries without runners.
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