Fragaria x ananassa
Strawberry
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Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) - Description
Fragaria×ananassa, commonly known as strawberry (/ˈstrɔːbᵊri/ or i/ˈstrɔːˌbɛri/) or garden strawberry, is a hybrid species that is cultivated worldwide for its fruit. The fruit (which is not a botanical berry, but an aggregate accessory fruit) is widely appreciated for its characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness. It is consumed in large quantities, either fresh or in prepared foods such as preserves, fruit juice, pies, ice creams, milkshakes, and chocolates.
Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) - Blooming
Excessive heat or dryness will cause flowering (and fruiting) to stop. Remove flowers for about 6 weeks if plant needs to become established. Afterwards, leave flowers to allow fruiting. Fertile soil, watered, but well-drained, and sunlight are important for ripening the fruit.
Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) - Growth
Does best with full sun but may require afternoon shade in the hottest of climates. Mulch to keep fruit dry and netting to keep birds off. Divide plants every 3 years just as new growth starts in spring.
Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) - Planting
Many Strawberries use above ground runners to spread laterally. Plantlets can be dug up and transplanted. Place plants 1' apart, on mounds with mulch.
Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) - Pest
Spider mites, vine weevil grubs, millipedes, small animals, slugs, and aphids. Other problems include leaf spot, honey fungus, fungal wilts, and powdery mildew.
Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) - Interesting facts
The garden strawberry resulted in an accidental cross between the small delicious Fragaria virginiana from eastern America and and the large Fragaria chiloensis from Chile in the 1700s, yielding the large, flavorful fruit we know today.
Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) - Soil and irrigation
Sandy or very well-draining soil is most desirable. They are tolerant of acidic soils, but will flourish in alkaline soils.
