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Fragaria vesca. Open Pollinated. Alexandria Strawberry. The plant produces excellent yields of juicy, bright red strawberries from seeds the very first year if started early enough in the spring. These Alpine strawberries don't have runners, so they are perfect for containers, window boxes, and patio gardening. The leaves make excellent herbal tea with woodruff leaves. Suitable for containers, rock gardens, and edging plants. Kids love them. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 551826. A variety from the USA.
Lot No: 100196
Germination: 86%
Test Date: 11/2025
Seeds Per Pound: 1,500,000
Sow seeds thinly in 8-10 weeks (in March or April) before the last frost. Sprinkle seeds thinly in soilless mix. Press seeds into moist mix and keep moist until plants emerge in 2-3 weeks. Transplant to plug trays when true leaves emerge.
Apply mulch, grass clippings, straw, pine needles, or plastic around the base of the plant. Work the soil thoroughly before planting. They prefer moist soil. They grow best in nutrient-rich soil with a pH of 6–6.5.
Water at least 1 inch a week.
Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer every two weeks.
When they are ready to harvest, they should be slightly firm to the touch, cut the berry off at the stem of the plant. Do not pull the berry from the stem to harvest it. Unwashed strawberries can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.