Name: Green Strawberry / Creamy Strawberry / European Wild Strawberry
Brand: Green Legacy Seeds
SKU: Ber10
Price: 11.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Source Data

Forest strawberries, or green strawberries (lat. Fragaria viridis), or Polunitsa, or meadow strawberries, or steppe strawberries, or hilly strawberries.

The seeds were collected in the Ural Mountains. Species of the Strawberry genus of the Rosaceae family. A perennial herbaceous plant 5-20 cm high, with a thick brown rhizome. The mustache is short. The stem is thin.

The leaves are oval or ovoid, more diamond-shaped, bluntly toothed, covered with dense hairs below. The inflorescence is irregular, few-flowered. The flowers are bisexual, white, up to 20 mm in diameter. The petals are slightly pointed at the ends and overlap each other with their edges.

The fruit is a multi-nutlet, formed from a growing receptacle fused with the calyx, in the pulp of which small nuts are immersed. The fruits are spherical, weighing 1-2 g, with a tight-fitting cup; when fully ripe, it does not fit. When technically ripe, the color is pink-red with greenish-white areas; when fully ripe, it is cherry-red and has a special aroma.

The soil should have moderate moisture content and a small amount of sand or clay. It is loosened and dug up, the necessary fertilizers are added to it and diligently watered. The soil pH should be close to neutral (that is, no less than 5.5 and no more than 8). Also, the soil should have a high humus content (about 3%).

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 (-29°C to -34°C).

Instructions

Growing Green Strawberry / Creamy Strawberry / European Wild Strawberry (Fragaria viridis) from seed is a rewarding process. Follow these guidelines for best results.
Seed Preparation: Scarify the seed coat by nicking with a knife or rubbing with sandpaper, then soak in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing.
Sowing: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in well-draining seed compost. Water gently and keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Place in a bright location at 18–22°C.
Germination: Seeds germinate quickly in 5–14 days once scarified and sown. Seedlings grow rapidly. Provide full sun after germination.
Transplanting: Transplant seedlings into individual pots once they have 2–3 pairs of true leaves. Harden off gradually over 7–10 days before planting in final position. Space according to the mature size of the species.
Aftercare: Water regularly during the first growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring. Mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune as needed to maintain shape.
Hardiness: Hardiness varies by species and growing conditions. Young plants may need protection from extreme temperatures. Acclimatize gradually to outdoor conditions.