Fragaria vesca

Regina alpine strawberries are easy to grow from seed. The plant produces small, delicate, bright red fruits from summer until the first frost over several seasons. The berries are incredibly sweet, with a uniquely rich and fruity flavour.

During the summer they can be picked almost daily. This productive ever-bearing variety works well in containers or raised beds in full sun to partial shade. The abundant and short-lived white flowers are also highly attractive to bees.

The alpine strawberry, or European strawberry, (AKA fraise des bois), is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows naturally throughout much of North America, and is a favourite of foragers everywhere. It is also known as wild strawberries, or the woodland strawberry. 

Be sure to net from squirrels, rabbits and chipmunks.

Matures in 85 days. (Perennial)

To learn more about Strawberry uses in tea, its medicinal benefits and how to grow and brew your own delicious cup of tea, check out my book, "Tea Gardening for Beginners”. It was released on July 26, 2022, published by Rockridge Press, a division of Callisto Media. Signed copies are available through my shop here.

For specific planting dates in your area, check out my Seed Starting Calculator. It will help you to plan for your first to last seed sowings of the year.

Price: $3.49

Packet: 0.25g (approximately 835 seeds)

Germination: 80%