Fragaria virginiana
VIRGINIA WILD STRAWBERRY
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This wild strawberry is native to Canada and in the United States (including Alaska). Fragaria virginiana strawberries are small, delicious, and rich in vitamin C. An easy-to-grow perennial plant. Prefers a fertile, well-drained soil and a sunny location, though can tolerate semi-shade. This wild strawberry was used to hybridized to create the modern domestic garden strawberry.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 2-9
Height: 8", 20cm
Location: Full sun
Seeds per packet: 10
Surface sow as light aids germination. Water the seeds in. Temperature 20-22C (68-72F) for 4 weeks. If they have not germinated after 4 weeks then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 4 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15C, 59F) for them to germinate. Germination can be 30-60 days after the warming period, though some will take longer.
Fragaria virginiana
VIRGINIA WILD STRAWBERRY
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This wild strawberry is native to Canada and in the United States (including Alaska). Fragaria virginiana strawberries are small, delicious, and rich in vitamin C. An easy-to-grow perennial plant. Prefers a fertile, well-drained soil and a sunny location, though can tolerate semi-shade. This wild strawberry was used to hybridized to create the modern domestic garden strawberry.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 2-9
Height: 8", 20cm
Location: Full sun
Seeds per packet: 10
Surface sow as light aids germination. Water the seeds in. Temperature 20-22C (68-72F) for 4 weeks. If they have not germinated after 4 weeks then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 4 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15C, 59F) for them to germinate. Germination can be 30-60 days after the warming period, though some will take longer.