Alpine Alexandria strawberry** is one of the most famous and finest alpine strawberry varieties (*Fragaria vesca*).
Here are the key features and characteristics of this variety:
# 1. Fruit Characteristics and Flavor
*Aromatic Flavor:** The berries feature a very rich taste and a strong aromatic fragrance that resembles classic wild strawberries, making them much sweeter than large commercial varieties.
*Size and Shape:** The fruits are small (about the size of a fingertip) with an elongated, pointed shape, and turn deep red upon full maturity.
*Unique Feature:** This variety **does not produce runners**, meaning the plant concentrates all its energy into producing fruit and foliage instead of horizontal spreading.
# 2. Growth and Production Habit
*Everbearing:** Production typically begins in the spring of the first year (if planted early) and continues flowering and fruiting throughout the growing season until autumn, as long as temperatures remain moderate.
*Clump-Forming Growth:** The plant grows in a compact, bush-like clump, making it an ideal choice for pots, planters, or garden borders.
# 3. Guidelines for Growing from Seed
*Germination:** Alpine strawberry seeds are extremely tiny and require light to germinate. Press the seeds gently onto the surface of a light, well-draining seed-starting mix (such as peat moss and perlite) without burying them under a thick layer of soil.
*Humidity and Temperature:** It is recommended to cover the seedling tray with a clear plastic cover to maintain high humidity, while providing a germination temperature between **18°C and 22°C**. Germination can take 2 to 4 weeks.
*Watering:** Must be watered with a very fine mist or from the bottom (sub-irrigation) to avoid washing away the delicate seeds.
# 4. Care and Suitable Environmental Conditions
*Lighting:** Prefers full sun to partial shade. In very hot climates, it is best to provide partial shade to protect it from the scorching afternoon sun.
*Soil:** Requires organic-rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH ranging between 5.5 and 6.5.
30seeds packet
