Fragaria x ananassa 'Alexandria'

Strawberry

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Common Name:

Strawberry

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa 'Alexandria') - Description

120 days to first year's crop. Start seed in October-November for fruit in May-June. Yields heavy, from June into fall, with very aromatic, 1" red alpine berries. An inexpensive strawberry patch that will continue to seed itself and spread out quickly for a wonderful edible ground cover. Very versatile plant who's leaves may be used to make tea as well.

Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa 'Alexandria') - Blooming

Excessive heat or dryness will cause flowering (and fruiting) to stop. Remove flowers for about 6 weeks if plant needs to become established. Afterwards, leave flowers to allow fruiting. Fertile soil, watered, but well-drained, and sunlight are important for ripening the fruit.

Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa 'Alexandria') - Growth

Does best with full sun but may require afternoon shade in the hottest of climates. Mulch to keep fruit dry and netting to keep birds off. Divide plants every 3 years just as new growth starts in spring.

Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa 'Alexandria') - Planting

Many Strawberries use above ground runners to spread laterally. Plantlets can be dug up and transplanted. Place plants 1' apart, on mounds with mulch.

Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa 'Alexandria') - Pest

Spider mites, vine weevil grubs, millipedes, small animals, slugs, and aphids. Other problems include leaf spot, honey fungus, fungal wilts, and powdery mildew.

Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa 'Alexandria') - Interesting facts

The garden strawberry resulted in an accidental cross between the small delicious Fragaria virginiana from eastern America and and the large Fragaria chiloensis from Chile in the 1700s, yielding the large, flavorful fruit we know today.

Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa 'Alexandria') - Soil and irrigation

Sandy or very well-draining soil is most desirable. They are tolerant of acidic soils, but will flourish in alkaline soils.