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Woodland Strawberry (Red Alpine)

Woodland Strawberry (Red Alpine)

Fragaria vesca

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Height 0.15–0.25m (6–10in) Spread 0.2–0.3m (8–12in)

  • Weight: 1g / 0.04oz
  • Product Count: 100
  • Growing Difficulty: Easy
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All our seeds are 100% Canadian Grown, Processed-by-Hand, Non-GMO, Certified Organic, and Open Pollinated. From our 10-acre Seed Farm in Metchosin, BC since 2004.

Quick Notes

• Wonderfully sweet, red berry "candy" of the garden
• Compact, bushy plants with no runners
• Perennial species with mounding growth habit
• Fruits in first season if started early indoors
• Great for borders, containers, and edible landscapes

About Woodland Strawberry (Red Alpine)
These charming red alpine strawberries are a delightful addition to any garden, producing small, intensely sweet berries that taste like candy. Unlike traditional strawberries, these compact perennial plants do not send out runners, forming tidy mounds that make them perfect for borders, raised beds, or patio containers. Although slow to germinate, if started indoors in early spring, the plants will often fruit in their first year. Their attractive form and reliable production make them a favourite among both edible and ornamental garden designs.

Where Can You Grow Woodland Strawberry?
Ideal for Zones 3–9, these strawberries thrive in partial to full sun with well-drained soil. Their mounding growth makes them especially suitable for small-space gardening, rock gardens, or decorative borders.

History and Historical Uses
The alpine strawberry (Fragaria vesca) has been enjoyed for centuries throughout Europe and North America for its superior sweetness and fragrant flavour. Often found growing wild in woodland clearings and meadows, it has long been foraged and cultivated as a gourmet fruit. Its compact growth and non-running habit have made it a popular choice for ornamental and permaculture plantings.

Canadian Zone Information
Zones 8–9: Direct sow or transplant in early spring for a long harvest.
Zones 5–7: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost; transplant outdoors after danger of frost.
Zones 3–4: Best started indoors early; mulch well in winter to protect roots.

How to Grow and Harvest Woodland Strawberry
Planting: Sow seeds thinly on surface of moist soil; press gently but do not cover. Requires light for germination.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during germination; water regularly once established.
Harvesting: Pick berries as they ripen; check daily during peak season.
Maintenance: Remove old leaves in spring and mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Seed Saving Tips for Future Supply
Select Ripe Fruit: Choose fully ripe berries from healthy plants.
Extract Seeds: Mash berries and rinse seeds through a fine sieve.
Dry and Store: Dry seeds thoroughly before storing in a cool, dry, dark location.
Viability: Seeds remain viable for 2–3 years if stored properly.

Certified Organic By
Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)

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Deborah Toren
New to Me

I am looking forward to the fruit from my new Woodland Straberry plants. Lots of tiny seeds to start!

They are so yummy!