Alpine Strawberry Erna seeds

Alpine Strawberry Erna seeds

Overview

Alpine Strawberry Erna seeds is supplied for home growing. Alpine Strawberry ‘Erna’ is a charming perennial strawberry variety producing small, sweet, aromatic berries with a lovely woodland flavour. ideal for pots, raised beds, borders, cottage gardens and edible gardens, it is a beautiful choice for anyone who wants to grow fruit in a small space.

Key Features

• Fragaria vesca.
• Fruit colour: Red
• Use: Pots, containers, edible borders, raised beds, children’s gardening, wildlife-friendly gardens
• Germination: Usually 2–4 weeks
• Alpine Strawberry ‘Erna’ is ideal for gardeners who love unusual edible plants. The berries are smaller than regular strawberries but full of flavour, with a sweet, wild strawberry taste. A lovely variety for children to grow, patio pots, balcony gardens and natural-style planting.

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors: February to April
• Sow outdoors: April to June
• Sowing depth: Surface sow or cover very lightly
• Sow the fine seeds on the surface of moist seed compost and cover only very lightly. Keep warm and evenly moist, but not waterlogged. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, prick out into small pots. Plant outside after the risk of frost has passed.

Growing Conditions and Care

• Position: Sun or partial shade
• Plant spacing: 15–25 cm apart
• Alpine strawberries prefer rich, well-drained soil that does not dry out completely. They crop best in sun but will also tolerate partial shade, making them ideal for woodland-style planting and smaller garden spaces.

Expected Result

• Harvest: Usually from summer onwards, often producing over a long season

Product Details

• Plant type: Perennial fruit plant
• Botanical name: Fragaria vesca
• Common name: Alpine strawberry / woodland strawberry
• Height: approx. 15–25 cm

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