Strawberry Red Alpine

Red Alpine Strawberry (Fragaria vesca), offered by the seed company Weston Seeds

?? A small fruit, a big taste! ??

If you love sweet and fragrant strawberries, you will love the red alpine strawberries. This compact heritage variety is perfect for small gardens, balconies and even pots on a terrace. Unlike classic strawberries, they do not produce runners, concentrating all their energy on producing small red fruits with an intense, sweet and slightly tart taste , reminiscent of wild strawberries.

?? A real taste delight They offer a generous and continuous harvest from the end of June until autumn , perfect to be enjoyed plain, in jam, in fruit salad or even in a gourmet dessert.

Features

Days to maturity: 100 to 120 days after sowing
Height: 15 to 18 cm
Spacing between plants: 15 to 20 cm
Exposure: Full sun ?? (6 to 8 hours of light per day)
Sowing: Sowing indoors then transplanting
Quantity per pack: nd

Cultivation method – Easy and generous

Indoor sowing ??
Start sowing 10-12 weeks before the last frost Sow on the surface in a light, well-drained potting soil (seeds need light to germinate) Maintain a temperature of 20-24°C and moisten the soil regularly Germination takes 10-14 days

Transplantation and maintenance ??
Once the plants have developed sufficiently, transplant them into pots or into the ground after the last frost. Choose well-drained soil, rich in organic matter, with a slightly acidic pH (5.5 to 7.0). Spacing: 15 to 20 cm between plants, 30 cm between rows.

Plant care and maintenance ??
Watering Keep soil evenly moist without overwatering Mulching helps retain moisture and limits weeds
Fertilization Apply a balanced organic fertilizer approximately 1 month after transplanting
Protection Install netting to prevent birds from feasting before you do.

?? Delicious recipe: Alpine strawberry sundae with homemade whipped cream ??

?? Nothing could be simpler to enhance your alpine strawberries than this ultra-gourmet and refreshing dessert

Ingredients (for 2 people)
?? 1 cup red alpine strawberries
?? 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream
?? 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
?? 100 ml of very cold whole liquid cream
?? 1 pinch of salt
?? Dark chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation
Prepare the whipped cream Whip the very cold liquid cream with a pinch of salt until it is very firm Add the honey and mix gently
Dress the sundae In a glass, arrange the scoops of vanilla ice cream
Add the alpine strawberries Sprinkle generously over the ice cream
Add homemade whipped cream and a drizzle of honey
Finish with a few dark chocolate shavings for even more indulgence ????

?? Tip For an even more summery touch, add a few fresh mint leaves ??

An explosion of flavors to cultivate at home

With their deliciously intense taste and abundant harvest, red alpine strawberries are a real little luxury within reach ?? Whether you enjoy them plain, in a fruit salad or as a gourmet dessert, they will quickly become a must-have in your garden (or on your balcony)

?? Easy to grow, guaranteed pleasure

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