Organic 'Alpine' strawberry
Fraise des Alpes bio vivace, compacte et sans stolons, offrant de petites fraises rouges très parfumées au goût intense de fraise sauvage. Parfaite en pot, balcon, bordure ou petit jardin au Québec.
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Organic 'Alpine' Strawberry ( Fragaria vesca ) – offered by Gaia, a perennial and generous strawberry for extended harvests
The Alpine strawberry is a perennial heritage variety , hardy in zones 5 and 6 , which produces abundantly from the first year. Unlike classic strawberry plants, it does not develop stolons , which makes it an easy plant to maintain and ideal for small spaces . Thanks to its compact tuft shape, it adapts perfectly to borders, rockeries, pots and balcony gardens .
This day-neutral variety fruits throughout the season , producing delicious, intensely flavored red strawberries , similar to wild strawberries. It prefers well-drained soil and requires very little maintenance once established.
Did you know?
The Alpine strawberry is known to slow down its production in case of high heat , but it recovers more beautifully as soon as milder temperatures return . Once well established, it can reseed spontaneously , thus ensuring its presence in the garden year after year!
Spread : Compact tufted shape, without stolons
Plant height : 20 to 30 cm
Quantity per pack : ± 200 seeds
Companion plants : Borage, bush bean, caraway, asparagus, catnip, yarrow, alliums, sage, spinach, lettuce
Enemy plants : Brassicaceae (cabbage, broccoli, etc.), Solanaceae (tomato, pepper, etc.)
Cultivation method
Sowing should be done indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting . For optimal germination, it is advisable to cold stratify the seeds for 2 to 4 weeks , placing them in the refrigerator before sowing.
Sow in a light, well-drained substrate , covering the seeds lightly as they need some light to germinate. Germination may be irregular and take 5-20 days . When hardening off , reduce watering and nitrogen intake to strengthen the young plants.
Space plants 45 to 60 cm apart to allow them to spread out and promote good air circulation . This strawberry prefers partial to full sun , but it can suffer from heat waves . During periods of high heat, a thick mulch helps to conserve soil moisture and maintain regular production.
Harvesting and conservation
Fruits are ready to harvest 4 to 6 weeks after flowering , and should be picked every three days to prolong production.
Fresh strawberries can be stored for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator , without being washed. For longer storage, they can be frozen whole for about 2 months , or made into jams and coulis.
With its prolonged production , its intense taste and its ability to re-seed , the Alpine strawberry is an excellent choice for those who wish to enjoy a simple, rustic and gourmet crop in the garden! ??
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