(Fragaria x ananassa)
These are ever-bearing strawberries grown organically in Stanwood Washington that produce large, sweet, cherry-red berries from late spring to early fall. Large yields, fast growing, showy flowers, and disease resistant. They are a cross between the F. chiloensis and F. virginiana varieties.
ZONE: 4-9
POLLINATOR: Yes
DEER RESISTANT: Moderate to high
DROUGHT TOLERANT: No
EVERGREEN: Yes in mild climates
SPREADS BY SEED: Yes and runners
NEEDS A CROSS POLLINATOR: Capable of self pollination but prefers insects
AGE OF PLANT: under 1 yr
MATURE HEIGHT: 6-12" tall & 12-24" wide spread
SEASCAPE STRAWBERRYU
PLANTING & GROWING
Plant early spring or early fall in a sunny spot with well draining soil.
They need an acidic soil pH of 5.8-6.2 to be succesful. It is best to soak the roots in water before planting.
MEDICINAL & NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS
- Strawberry leaves are packed with vitamin C and can be dried and used as a tea.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
FLAVOR
Exceptionally sweet with the right amount of tart strawberry flavor great as a snack, in balsamic salads, smoothies, rhubarb pie, icecrea, you name it.
LANDSCAPING TIPS
These berries are great in the ground, in planters, or rain gutter gardens!