Strawberry Fragaria × ananassa

Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is a herbaceous perennial grown for sweet and fragrant fruit. Suited to full sun to light shade and moisture-retentive, humus-rich loam, it reaches about 15–25 cm with a 30–45 cm spread. Harvest in may–july (plus autumn types) for fresh eating and preserving.

  • Sun: Full sun to light shade
  • Soil: Moisture-retentive, humus-rich loam
  • Watering: Keep moist in fruiting season
  • Harvest: May–July (plus autumn types)
  • Difficulty: Easy

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