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  • From: list@ginda.us
  • To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [NAFEX] alpine strawberry questions
  • Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2005 08:28:20 -0400

On the other hand, for reasons I don't understand, I get much less slug, bird, and chipmunk pressure on the alpines than on the big berries, so they are a much more reliable crop for me. I enjoy my alpines immensely. I planted them near the walk, and every time I go by, I look and see if there's a berry or two for me. I graze on the delightful flavor of strawberry all summer long.

Ginda

On Jul 2, 2005, at 9:05 PM, Lon J. Rombough wrote:

Alpine strawberries are tasty, but the small size means you really don't get a lot of volume from them. I have grown them and found that it took ten feet of row to get a pint at a picking. Consider them more of an ornamental that has some edible fruit on it. If you want production, commercial strawberries are a better bet. That said, you could start seed now and possibly even get a few berries by the end of the summer, with a little luck.
-Lon Rombough
Grapes, writing, consulting, my book, The Grape Grower, at http://www.bunchgrapes.com Winner of the Garden Writers Association "Best Talent in Writing" award for 2003.
On Jul 2, 2005, at 4:46 PM, Allen B. Downey wrote:


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.

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