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  • From: "Allen B. Downey" <downey@allendowney.com>
  • To: nafex@lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: [NAFEX] alpine strawberry questions
  • Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2005 19:46:57 -0400 (EDT)


Hi All,

I have a raised bed that is finally ready for strawberries,
but I am a bit late for getting things started (here in
Needham, MA, Zone 6a).

I would like to try several varieties of alpine strawberries
and see what works well. So I have a few questions:

1) is it worth starting seeds now and transplanting them in
the fall, or should I wait to get the whole thing started
next spring?

2) Stello Otto recommends the following varieties:

Alexandia
Baron (von) Solemacher
Mignonette
Ru(e)gen Improved

Alexandria seems easy to find -- I just ordered a packet of
seeds. Does anyone have a source for any of the others?

3) Are there other varieties you would recommend?

4) If anyone has seeds you would be willing to send, I can
provide a list of seeds I have on hand to exchange. Assorted
vegetables, flowers and herbs -- nothing exotic, but maybe
something you would like.

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Cheers,
Allen





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