Wild strawberries - Baron von Solemacher

Wild strawberry 'Baron von Solemacher'

Latin name: Fragaria vesca

Wild strawberry 'Baron von Solemacher' is a popular and prolific variety that produces small, aromatic berries throughout the summer. This perennial wild strawberry variety is compact and does not form any cracks, making it ideal for growing in pots, window boxes or as a ground cover in the garden. The sweet and fragrant berries are perfect for eating fresh or using in desserts and jams.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 0.5 g seeds
• Sowing time: January–April (pre-cultivation)
• Planting out: May–June (when the risk of frost is over)
• Harvest time: June–September
• Sowing depth: 0.2 cm (light germination, cover only lightly)
• Plant distance: 20 cm
• Row spacing: 30 cm
• Height: 15–20 cm
• Location: Sun to partial shade
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, keep the soil evenly moist

Cultivation tips:

• Sow indoors early in the year for an earlier harvest.
• Can be grown both in pots and outdoors.
• Cut away wilted leaves in spring to stimulate new growth.

Use: Perfect for eating fresh, in desserts, smoothies or jams.

Wild strawberry 'Baron von Solemacher' is a compact and rich-yielding variety that provides a long harvest period of incredibly tasty berries - a must in the garden or on the balcony!