These strawberries are wonderfully adaptable, flourishing in both cool and warm climates. They produce beautiful white, pink, and red blooms from spring to early summer before giving way to their signature pale fruit. With a compact growth habit reaching up to 16 inches, they are the Excellent functional, decorative addition to small garden beds, hanging baskets, and patio containers.
1. When to Sow Start indoors in late winter or early spring, or sow directly in early fall.
2. Germination Cold stratify seeds for 2 weeks in the fridge. Surface sow seeds, gently pressing them into the soil without burying them, as they need light to germinate (14-21 days at 60-70°F).
3. Thinning Space established seedlings 12-18 inches apart.
4. Care Keep the soil consistently moist. Apply a balanced natural fertilizer when blooming begins.
5. Harvesting Harvest in late spring to early summer when the fruits develop their milky hue and become tender.
