Fragaria x ananassa
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Fragaria x ananassa
Also known as:
Strawberry
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer, Soil
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.30 m
Width:
0.30 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Deciduous
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:
Sun, Half shade
Sun, Half shade
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Fruit
Leaves, Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Description
Fruit - raw. Fruits from the best cultivars are sweet and juicy with an excellent flavor. Strawberries are a very popular fruit and are widely available in the summer. The fruit of some cultivars can be up to 3 cm in diameter. Young leaves - raw.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
20/05
End of Harvest:
31/07
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Fragaria x ananassa Strawberry |
Mentha can repel pests that attack strawberries, improving their health. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Thyme can attract beneficial insects that help control pests on strawberries. |
|
Calendula officinalis Marigold, Pot marigold |
Marigolds can deter nematodes and attract pollinators, benefiting strawberry growth. |
|
Brassica oleracea Perennial broccoli, collards, kale |
Broc-coli can act as a trap crop for pests, helping to protect strawberries. |
|
Trifolium pratense Red clover |
Red clover can improve soil fertility and provide ground cover to suppress weeds. |