Heritage Strawberry Organic Seeds (Fragaria vesca) – Alpine strawberry with small, intensely sweet fruits. Perennial and easy to grow.
Minimum: 10+ Seeds
Bring the charm and flavor of old-world gardens to your space with Heritage Alpine Strawberries. These dainty yet flavorful berries are a heirloom favorite, producing small, jewel-like fruits bursting with intense sweetness. Unlike modern hybrid strawberries, Fragaria vesca grows with minimal fuss and offers a nostalgic flavor you won’t find in store-bought varieties.
A perennial plant, this alpine strawberry is perfect for borders, containers, and edible landscapes. It begins fruiting its first year and returns year after year with little care. The low-growing, spreading habit makes it an excellent ground cover, and the delicate white flowers attract bees and beneficial insects.
🌱 Key Features:
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🍓 Intensely Sweet Fruit: Small berries with concentrated flavor
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🌼 Perennial Producer: Comes back each season with new growth
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🐝 Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and garden helpers
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🌿 Compact & Easy to Grow: Great for containers and small spaces
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🏡 Edible Landscaping: Tuck into pathways, borders, or raised beds
🌞 Growing Information:
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Germination: 14–28 days (requires light)
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic
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Spacing: 10–12 inches apart
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Height: 6–8 inches
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Zones: 4–9 (Perennial in most temperate climates)
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Harvest: Mid to late summer, continues producing
🌿 Great For:
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Cottage gardens and woodland edges
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Hanging baskets and patio containers
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Kids' gardens (easy and fun to harvest!)
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Pollinator-friendly garden designs
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Adding rare, gourmet fruits to your table
🍓 Why Grow Heritage Strawberries?
If you’ve never tasted a sun-warmed alpine strawberry, you’re in for a treat. These heritage fruits are a delicious piece of the past—low-maintenance, compact, and rich in flavor. A wonderful addition to the garden that keeps on giving year after year.