Strawberry, Red and Yellow Wonder Blend Strawberry Seeds

Variety Info.:

Botanical Name: Fragaria vesca

Family: Rosaceae

Native: North America, Asia, Africa, and Europe

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 5–9

Plant Dimensions: 8″–10″ tall and wide

Variety Information: Red and Yellow Wonder Blend are alpine strawberries, individual plants producing either red or creamy yellow fruit up to 1″ long. Plants may reseed.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade. Afternoon shade is beneficial in hot climates.

Attributes: Good for Containers

Sowing Info.:

When to Sow Outside: 8 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED for first year fruit. 14 to 16 weeks before your average last frost date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 60°–75°F.

Days to Emerge: 15 –30 Days

Seed Depth: Barely cover

Seed Spacing: A group of 8 – 10 seeds every 12″

Row Spacing: 24″

Thinning: When plants have 2 sets of leaves, thin to 1 every 12″

Growing Info.:

Special Care: Light aids germination; sow shallowly.