Herb Seeds

These Alpine Strawberry Seeds produce a very hardy, strong flavoured variety, which is especially attractive as a garnish. It makes delicious jam and needs no pectin as a high level is naturally present in the fruit. The Alpine Strawberry fruit is is rich in vitamin C and iron and a tea from the leaves may be used for the treatment of the liver, fever, anaemia and as a general tonic.

Sow Indoors

Sow inside in a seed tray of compost. Barely cover the tiny seeds with finely sieved compost, or better still, use a small amount of vermiculite. Keep at 20C until germination. Prick out when large enough and grow in in small plant pots before planting out. Alpine Strawberry plants prefer rich moisture-retaining soil, ideally in some shade.

Timings

Sow Indoors: March to April.

Plant Out: May to July.

Harvest: June to November.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy Perennial

Height: 25cm (10").

Spread: 35cm (14").

Average Contents: 200 Seeds.

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