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Plant Care Guide

Alpine strawberry (Fragaria vesca)

Woodland Strawberry

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  • General Information
  • Buy
  • Plant
  • Sow Seeds
  • Fertilize
  • Water
  • Prune
  • Mulch
  • Protect
  • Pest/Disease Inspection
  • Treat for Pest/Disease
  • Transplant
  • Propagate
  • Harvest
  • Special requirements

General Information

An aromatic border to any walkway or garden, the Alpine Strawberry is a delicious culinary herb with berries that can be eaten off of the vine or leaves that can be brewed into tea. The plant can be used in many various medicinal ways as well and is high in Vitamin C and antioxidants. Sweeter but smaller than the cultivated variety found in grocery stores, buy some from The Growers Exchange today!

Sunset Zones

USDA Zones

Web Link

http://www.thegrowers-exchange.com/Alpine_Strawberry_p/her-str01.htm

Buy

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January
Buy now and your plants will arrive healthy and happy just in time for planting. We hand-care for all of our plants here at The Growers Exchange, and ship directly from our greenhouse to your door.

Plant

When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?

Sow Seeds

When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements?

January
Alpine Strawberries grow very quickly and easily indoors or out. When planting from seed, it is best to freeze the seeds for a few weeks prior to planting or to plant them outside in a covered container for a hardy plant. Pots or containers may work best as Alpines tend to be a bit invasive.

Fertilize

When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?

Water

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Prune

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Mulch

Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?

Protect

When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved?

Pest/Disease Inspection

What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear?

Treat for Pest/Disease

How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements?

Transplant

When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements?

Propagate

When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?

Harvest

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Special requirements

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