Description
Alexandria is an ever-bearing alpine strawberry type, perfect for compact growing. Alexandria produces beautiful plants with delicious red berries all season long. The berries are a source of antioxidants and vitamin C. The leaves, stems and flowers have also been a traditional remedy for stomach ailments and diarrhea. Strawberries are a great fruit to grow for almost anyone. they are often one of the first fruits of he season. They do well in containers and beds alike, allowing even thise without yard space to grow fresh fruit. Some peopel even do try growing them indoors. Strawberries are excellent candidates for vertical gardening, and homesteaders can tuck them neatly under their fruit trees as both a groundcover and a way to sneak in extra food in the same space. Just be sure to cover your plants with netting or you are likely to lose them all to sneaky birds and rabbits.
Growing Information:For best results, keep your seeds in the freezer or fridge for 4 weeks before planting. Start indoors 8 weeks before the last frost to get a good head start on the season. Sow seeds on top of the soil and press in gently. Keep moist. You may want to cover the pot with clear plastic to keep the moisture in.Strawberry prefers an acidic soil with lots of peat and good sunlight. This variety does not put out runners, which means it can be grown in containers. New plants can be propagated through division.
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