Plant Details

Fragaria vesca

Wild strawberry

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General Information

Scientific name: Fragaria vesca
Also known as: Wild strawberry

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Ground cover
Size: Small
Height: 0.30 m
Width: 0.30 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Leaves, Coffee, Tea
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
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