Treat yourselves to this intensely flavorful Alpine Strawberry. A European native, this very pretty variety bears lots of 3/4" long, juicy, bright red berries.

Latin Name: Fragaria vesca

Class: Alpine Strawberries

Size at Maturity: 8 in. tall

Pollination: Strawberries are self fertile.

Pests & Diseases: Strawberries are generally easy to grow. Use straw mulch to keep berries off of soil and to deter slugs. For more effective slug control, see Sluggo® non-toxic slug bait in the Supplies section.

Hardiness: Alpine Strawberries are hardy to approx. minus 20°F.

Bearing Age: 1st year after planting

Bloom Time: Spring-summer.

Ripening Time: June-October

Yield: 1 pint

Special Care: Plant 8”-12” apart. Plant in hills if soil is poorly drained.

USDA Zone: 5

Sunset Western Zone: 2b-9, 14-24, H2

Sunset Northeast Zone: 31, 32, 34-41

Native Area: Europe