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Wild Strawberry Yellow Wonder seeds - Fragaria vesca

Fragaria vesca Yellow Wonder
Wild Strawberry, Alpine Strawberry

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This is an excellent variety of alpine strawberry, similar to the wild strawberry, with a very sweet flavour. Its white fruits turn yellow when ripe, a colour that does not entice birds. The plant is not stoloniferous. It forms a compact clump that flowers and produces throughout the season. Sow the seeds from February to late April for a late spring and early summer harvest.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
20 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Germination time (days)
35 days
Sowing method
Sowing under cover
Sowing period February to May
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Flowering time May to August
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Harvest time June to September
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Description

Fragaria vesca 'Yellow Wonder' is a variety of alpine strawberry with small, sweet and aromatic fruits that have a flavour similar to wild strawberries. Its fruits are initially white and then turn yellow when ripe, making them less attractive to birds. The plant does not produce stolons but forms a compact clump that blooms and produces throughout the season. This hardy strawberry can be grown in the ground or in pots, in partially shaded areas. It likes humus-bearing, well-drained soil that remains slightly moist. Sow the seeds from February to late April for a late spring and early summer harvest.

 

The strawberry is a perennial plant belonging to the Rosaceae family. It has been known in Europe for a long time and naturally grows in the undergrowth of temperate regions. However, most of the juicy strawberries grown in our gardens are hybrids derived from a species native to Chile and brought back by the navigator Amédée François Frézier. There are several species of strawberries, the main ones being:

- Fragaria vesca (woodland strawberry) that bears small, highly aromatic fruits

- Fragaria moschata (musk strawberry)

- Fragaria viridis (green strawberry, also known as valley strawberry), which is less interesting due to the acidity of its fruit

- Fragaria chiloensis (Chilean strawberry)

These are wild strawberries. The large-fruited strawberries grown commercially are almost all derived from the species Fragaria x ananassa, which is a hybrid of F. chiloensis and F. virginiana, an American species.

Alpine strawberries are found in alpine undergrowth, where the litter layer provides a suitable environment for its growth. Unlike many other strawberries, this variety does not spread on the ground through long stems called stolons. The plant forms a small, compact clump that stays in place. The recognisable leaves are composed of three toothed leaflets that are fairly dark green. They are semi-evergreen if the climate is not too cold. Between May and September, the plants produce small white flowers with 5 petals and a yellow central cone. Under favourable conditions, these flowers transform into small white fruits that turn yellow when fully ripe. The flesh of these fruits is sweet, aromatic, and flavourful. The leaves can be used to make digestive herbal tea.

Their flavour is very delicate and is characterised by a sweet and fruity aroma, sometimes with a slight acidic note in the background. Non-perpetual varieties only flower once a year in spring, while perpetual varieties can flower twice a year, or even continuously from spring to autumn. Strawberries are a false fruit, rich in vitamins B8, B9, C, and E, and contain provitamin A. They are known for their mineralising, hypotensive, and detoxifying properties. It should be noted that strawberries can cause skin irritation for some people, as they stimulate the release of histamine in the body.

Harvesting: pick the fruits as they ripen on the plants. Strawberries are delicate, so pick them with their calyx by pinching the stem 1 to 2cm (1in) above the fruit. The texture of the fruit is a good indicator of its ripeness. It should be firm and slightly soft to the touch.

Storage: strawberries are best enjoyed fresh, either on their own with cream or as a topping for tarts. They can be stored for about a week in the vegetable drawer of a refrigerator. They will not keep as long if they have been bruised or scratched. If you have a large harvest, keep in mind that strawberries are delicate fruits. For longer-term storage, consider using sugar, the fruit's best friend. This naturally leads to making jams, marmalades, compotes, or syrups. Of course, you can also make ice cream or sorbets, but they will not keep as long. You can also dry sliced strawberries in the oven and add them to muesli. Strawberries freeze very well. Small containers are now available for freezing small fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, or currants, etc.

Gardener's tip: strawberry plants are good companions for garlic, beans, lettuce, onions, leeks, thyme, and spinach. However, they do not thrive when planted near cabbage and other brassicas.

 

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Wild Strawberry Yellow Wonder seeds - Fragaria vesca (Plant habit) Plant habit

Harvest

Harvest time June to September
Type of vegetable Fruit vegetable
Vegetable colour yellow
Size of vegetable Small
Interest Flavour, Nutritional value, Productive
Flavour Sugary
Use Table, Jam, Patisserie

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Botanical data

Genus

Fragaria

Species

vesca

Cultivar

Yellow Wonder

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Wild Strawberry, Alpine Strawberry

Botanical synonyms

Fragaria vesca var. semperflorens 'Yellow Wonder', F. vesca var improved 'Yellow Wonder'

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Perennial

Product reference19522

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Planting and care

Strawberries are hardy and easy to grow. They appreciate all types of soil and adapt to partial shade, but they do prefer full sun while tolerating short periods of drought. 

Before sowing, you can place your seeds in the freezer compartment for a few days and then in the vegetable compartment. This will facilitate germination after a period that can be compared to winter and the gradual warming of spring.

Sowing under a glass frame

Sow from February to May in a warm place (16 to 18°C (60.8 to 64.4°F)) in a tray with one-third of 'special sowing' compost, one-third of garden soil, and one-third of sand. Plant the seeds under a layer of compost 1 to 2mm thick, then lightly press down. Water and keep the substrate moist. Strawberry plants take quite a while to emerge so you need to be patient. The first seedlings will appear after about 35 days. When the plants have 5 to 6 leaves, transplant them into pots where they will continue to grow comfortably until they are transplanted into open ground.

Transplanting into the open ground

Transplant them into open ground once the plants have several leaves and all risk of frost has passed. Dig a hole in the soil. Space them 35cm (14in) apart in all directions. Depending on the variety, you will have to wait before the first fruits appear.

Maintenance

Regularly weed. Mulch the strawberry plants to maintain moisture. This also prevents the fruits from touching the ground and protects them from grey rot.

 

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Seedlings

Sowing period February to May
Sowing method Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 35 days

Care

Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Container, Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil Humus-bearing, lightweight.
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130

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