Fragaria vesca
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Fragaria vesca
Also known as:
Wild strawberry
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer, Soil
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.30 m
Width:
0.30 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Leaves, Coffee, Tea
Fruit, Leaves, Coffee, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
Fruit - raw. The fruit is aromatic, sweet, and juicy. It can be dried for later consumption. The fruit has a diameter of about 15 mm. Additionally, the fresh or dried leaves are often used to make delicious coffee.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
20/05
End of Harvest:
30/06
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Aronia melanocarpa Black Chokeberry |
Aronia plants attract pollinators and provide beneficial shade, enhancing strawberry growth. |
|
Campanula cochleariifolia Fairies Thimbles |
Spearmint can repel pests and improve the flavor of strawberries when grown nearby. |
|
Malva sylvestris Mallow, High mallow, French Hollyhock, Common Mallow, Tree Mallow, Tall Mallow |
Mallow creates a beneficial habitat for pollinators while also enhancing soil quality. |
|
Allium sativum Garlic |
Garlic can deter pests and provide beneficial soil microorganisms beneficial for strawberries. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Raspberries can serve as a trellis for strawberries to grow upwards, maximizing space. |
|
Ribes rubrum Redcurrant, Whitecurrant |
Red currant can improve pollination conditions for strawberries by attracting more pollinators. |