{"product_id":"baron-solemacher-alpine-strawberry-seeds-fragaria-vesca-runnerless-everbearing","title":"Baron Solemacher Alpine Strawberry Seeds (Fragaria vesca) – Runnerless Everbearing","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaron Solemacher (Fragaria vesca var. semperflorens) is a classic heritage alpine strawberry, prized for its small, cone-shaped red berries with an intensely sweet, aromatic \"wild strawberry\" flavour. Unlike garden strawberries, it forms neat, compact clumps without runners and produces white flowers and fruit over a long season, from early summer until autumn. It is perfect for edging, containers, window boxes, hanging baskets and edible landscapes, and the berries are delicious fresh, in desserts or in jams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial fruiting plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated, heritage variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, runnerless clump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, red, cone-shaped, very aromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early summer to autumn (everbearing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10 in (15–25 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12 in (25–30 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, consistent moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA zones 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor better germination, chill the seeds first: mix them with slightly moist sand or place them on damp paper in a sealed bag and refrigerate for 2–4 weeks. Start indoors 8–12 weeks before the last frost. Press the tiny seeds lightly onto the surface of a moist seed-starting mix without covering, as they need light to germinate. Keep the mix evenly moist at around 65–75°F (18–24°C) in bright, indirect light; germination is slow and uneven and can take 2–6 weeks. Transplant carefully once seedlings have several true leaves, and plant outdoors after the last frost. Plants started early may fruit in their first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Water regularly and avoid waterlogging. Feed with a balanced organic fertiliser during the growing season, remove dead foliage, and mulch to keep the berries clean and the soil moist. In containers, use a nutrient-rich potting mix. Plants stay productive for several years and can be divided in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick berries when they are fully red and fragrant, and harvest every few days to encourage continued fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OrganicSeedsHub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45564402073783,"sku":"RA_DEC_25_370","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/3335\/6471\/files\/freepik__ultrarealistic-closeup-photograph-of-wild-strawber__68887.jpg?v=1769515413","url":"https:\/\/organicseedshub.com\/products\/baron-solemacher-alpine-strawberry-seeds-fragaria-vesca-runnerless-everbearing","provider":"OrganicSeedsHub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}