Fragaria vesca

Wild Strawberry

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Perennial herbaceous plant in Rosaceae family, known for small aromatic red berries and trifoliate leaves. Popular as edible ground cover or container crop.
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Plant Details

Common Name Wild Strawberry
Family Rosaceae
Genus Fragaria
Species Vesca
Origin Europe, North America
Blooming White flowers in spring, followed by red aggregate fruits
Leaf Color Deep green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil, rich in organic matter, slightly acidic pH 5.5-6.8

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during growing season. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for fruit production, tolerates partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer at planting and mid-season. Avoid excess nitrogen to prevent leafy growth over fruit.

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Pruning

Remove runners after harvest, remove dead leaves in early spring

Pest Control Aphid Leafhopper Slug Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
150 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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