alpine strawberries from seed

[bluebell]

I confess Im at a loose end with this snow on the ground and this years plantings planned and no work today. Having sorted my sowing list I see that the alpine strawberry seeds say you can sow from Jan through to April. I have never tried strawberries from seed so should I hold off sowing till it is a bit warmer?

I dont have anywhere heated to grow this year due to kittens likley to investigate things sown on window sill so grow house will be in high demand.

[Sahira Ward]

Hi Bluebell

Are alpine strawberries the same as wild strawberries if so they are growing on my plot and you are welcome to have some if you want.

Regards

Sahira

[bluebell]

Hi Sahira
Thanks for the offer, I have the seed – one of those impulse buys! So I will happily just see what happens. I think they should be quite hardy!

[gj]

I’ve been told to sow mine about now but with a bit of gentle heat and leave the seeds on the top of the compost as they need light. I understand that they can be very slow to get going but will romp away when warmer weather comes.

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