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Alpine Strawberry Baron Von Solemacher

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The Baron von Solemacher alpine strawberry is an antique German variety that yields dainty clusters of deep red, sweet and juicy berries, which can be up to 25 mm in diameter.

Although we aren’t sure who the Baron was, we know that this variety was first offered by F.C. Heinemann, a German seed merchant, in 1935.

Alpine strawberries are hardy perennial plants that will flower and fruit from late spring until the first frosts.

It’s also an early-fruiting variety – the first strawberries may develop as quickly as 3 months after sowing.

They make a joyous addition to pastries but are also popular in their raw state.

• INFO
• HOW TO GROW
• HOW TO EAT

• LATIN NAME
  Fragaria vesca
  
  SEEDS
  250 seeds
  
  NAME
  Alpine Strawberry
  
  VARIETY
  Baron Von Solemacher
  
  SHORT DESCRIPTION
  An old, sweet German to tempt your taste buds.
  
  PLANT SIZE
  Height 15 cm
  Width 15 cm
  
  CONTAINER SIZE
  Height 20 cm
  Width 30 cm
  
  COMPANION PLANT
  Thyme, borage, lettuces, onions, spinach
• SOWING
  Indoor Apr-May
  Outdoor Apr-June
  
  TIMING
  Germination 15-30 days
  Harvesting 90-120 days
  
  SPACING
  When sowing 1-3 cm; Depth 0,2 cm
  When thinning 10-15 cm
  
  GROWING
  Sunligth Partial shade
  Soil Well-drained, moist and fertile soil
  Watering Regular, heavy watering
  Feeding Light feeder
  
  CARING
  Expert tip Tiny strawberry seeds require a bit of patience, but don’t give up on them. Sow them on the surface and don’t cover them. Be sure not to let the soil dry out – not even for a few hours. For best results, keep the soil temperature at around 20°.
  
  SUPPORTING
  Pollinators Borage and thyme attract bees and butterflies, helping with strawberry pollination. Pests Grow companion plants that attracts ladybirds to prevent aphids attacks.
• HARVESTING
  There’s nothing easier than picking alpine strawberry. Grasp the tiny strawberry between your thumb and your forefinger, pull gently, eat and repeat!
  
  EATING
  Medicinal properties The juice of alpine strawberries can be applied to the skin to eliminate wrinkles.
  How to eat Alpine strawberries can be cooked and used in jams, tarts and other sweet treats. But, in my opinion, the best way to experience their delicious flavour and scent is to grow them in your garden and eat them fresh, straight from plant to mouth.

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