Fragaria moschata grow and care – herbaceous of the genus Fragaria, also known as Musk strawberry, Fragaria moschata perennial deciduous plant used for the edible fruits, grow in temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 5-8.
Leaves divided for 3 lobes the edges serrated, flower color white, the flower have five petals the stamens yellow, flowers grow in clusters
Fragaria moschata fruits
Fruit is edible red with cone or round shape the fruit have bumps in each seed, fruit grow in special stems, the size of the fruit 0.5-2 cm.
Fragaria moschata for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
How to grow Fragaria moschata growing and care:
Mulch, moist, chilling hours
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easier
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Attract a lot of pest
Planting season:
Spring, summer
Pests and diseases:
Slugs
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Dead leaves
Size of the plant?
5-10 cm, 2-4 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Half Shade / Full Shade (with light)
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower
White flower with five petal the stamens yellow
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Edible Fruits
Fruit harvest season:
Summer / Autumn
Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds, slugs
What can be done with big quantities of Fragaria moschata fruits?
Eat raw, jams, juice, cakes
Work requirements on the fruit:
Prevent the fruit touch the grounds
How long does it take to bear fruit?
4-6 month
Scientific name:
Fragaria moschata
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