Fragaria moschata
Musk Strawberry
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Musk Strawberry (Fragaria moschata) - Description
The musk strawberry (Fragaria moschata), is a species of strawberry native to Europe. Its French name hautbois strawberry is anglicised as hautboy strawberry. The plants are hardy and can survive in many weather conditions and are cultivated commercially on a small scale, particularly in Italy. The fruit are small and round; they are used in the gourmet community for their intense aroma and superb flavour, which has been compared to a mixture of regular strawberry, raspberry and pineapple. Popular cultivated varieties include 'Capron' and 'Profumata di Tortona'.
Musk Strawberry (Fragaria moschata) - 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.
Musk Strawberry (Fragaria moschata) - 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.
Musk Strawberry (Fragaria moschata) - 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.
Musk Strawberry (Fragaria moschata) - Pest
Spider mites, vine weevil grubs, millipedes, small animals, slugs, and aphids. Other problems include leaf spot, honey fungus, fungal wilts, and powdery mildew.
Musk Strawberry (Fragaria moschata) - 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.
Musk Strawberry (Fragaria moschata) - Soil and irrigation
Sandy or very well-draining soil is most desirable. They are tolerant of acidic soils, but will flourish in alkaline soils.
