Plant Details

Fragaria x ananassa

Strawberry

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General Information

Scientific name: Fragaria x ananassa
Also known as: Strawberry

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Ground cover
Size: Small
Height: 0.30 m
Width: 0.30 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

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

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Fruit
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(5)
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