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Alexandria Strawberry | id:53184 | Fragaria vesca | Ecologically grown | Annual/Perennial | Open Pollinated | Heirloom
Introducing our day-neutral strawberry variety – a perfect blend of ornamental beauty and delectable taste! Enjoy luscious, aromatic red strawberries, twice the size of wild berries. Compact growth with less vigorous runners makes it ideal for containers, window pots, rock gardens, and path edgings. Experience the joy of harvest sooner, with potential yields in the first fall or guaranteed in the second year. Hardy for Zones 5-8. Elevate your garden with these delightful, space-efficient berries!
Companion plants: Borage, Bush Beans, Caraway, Asparagus, Catnip, Yarrow, Alliums, Sage, Spinach, Lettuce.
Far from: Brassicas and Nightshades.
Planting tip: Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before planting date. Reduce water and nitrogen intake when hardening off. Staking required for indeterminate type.
Harvesting tip: Fruit is typically ready for harvesting 4-6 weeks after blossoming. Pick every three days.
Storage tip: Store unwashed berries in the refrigerator for 3–5 days. Strawberries can be frozen whole for about 2 months.
Seed depth:1/8″, Plant spacing:12-18″, Row spacing:48″, Sun Level:2, Watering Level:2, Germination:5-20 days/jrs, 15-21°C Optimally:18°C, Days to maturity:1 y/a, Fruit size:M, Attracts pollinators
