Fragaria viridis growing herbaceous of the genus Fragaria also known as Wild strawberries, Fragaria viridis perennial evergreen plant, used for the edible fruits and as ornamental groundcover plant, grow in temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 5-9.
Leaves grow on stems the leaf divided for 3 lobes the edges serrated.
Flower color white, the flower have five petal the stamens yellow.
Fragaria viridis fruits
Fruit are red with cone shape sometime can be in heart shape, the size of the fruit 0.5-2 cm, with sweet sour taste.
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Requirements for Fragaria viridis growing and care:
Mulch, moist, rich soil, slightly acid
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
Yes
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring to summer
Pests and diseases:
Slugs
Pruning season:
After the fruit season
How to prune:
Dead leaves
Size of the plant?
2-7 cm, 1-3 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:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
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:
Spring, summer – temperate climate
Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds, slugs
What can be done with big quantities of Fragaria viridis 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 viridis