Container Patio Mignonette Strawberry Seeds

Fragaria vesca
The Alpine Strawberry is an attractive perennial that is a woodland type and is well known for its intense aroma and flavor. Known as an everbearing type that produces fruits for a long harvest period. The small red fruits are very attractive and hang down to form a cascading effect. Mignonette performs well if planted outdoors in a sheltered, sunny or partial shaded area and can provide these marvelous berries from early June from a March sowing. Ideal for pots, containers and hanging baskets. Height is 10 inches and the spread is 16 inches. This strawberry is considered a French delicacy, and is an improved cultivar from the heirloom Renee de Valee. (15 seeds per package)

Tips on Growing Strawberries from Seed

Sow seeds thinly in a fine soil less mix. Press seeds into moist mix and keep moist until plants emerge in 2-3 weeks. Keep soil temperature between 60�F (16�C) and 75�F (24�C), if possible. Transplant to plug trays or 1-1 1/2" apart in flats, then to larger pots or planters for retailing full-size plants: 1 plant/3-4" pot; 3-5 plants/8" pot. Transplant outdoors anytime, 1' apart. Tolerant to partial shade and they prefer moist soil. Days to fruit:100 days.

strawberry seeds, including alpine strawberries, need to be cold-treated before planting. Wrap the seeds and put them in the freezer for about a month. Let them warm up slowly.
Germinate strawberry seeds by placing them under a thin layer of soil and keeping them moist.
When the plants get their second set of true leaves, thin them out, leaving three to four inches between plants. Or, replant them into separate containers.
Once the plants are big enough to plant in the garden, remember to introduce them to the outdoors gradually. Start by setting them outside for a few hours in the afternoon, adding an hour or two each day.
Transplant your plants into your garden. Pinch off the first flowers so that your plants will develop strong roots.