Fragaria

Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa).
Other Names
Garden Strawberry, Common Strawberry, Cultivated Strawberry.
Origins
Woodlands of Northern Hemisphere, and Chile.
Type
Perennial (semi, or evergreen)
Hardiness (see References, below)
Zones 5 - 9.
Bloom - Spring, Summer.
Fruit - Summer.
Height
Approx. up to 10 in (25 cm).
Cultivation
Sun, or partial shade. Likes either neutral or alkaline soils.
Use straw matting for quality harvest.
Easy to grow, does not require much fertilizing, or pest control. More on STRAWBERRY CULTIVATION,

here.
Propagation
By seed, or easiest by separation of rooted baby plants.

Other
Garden Strawberry originated in 18th century, in America. It was achieved by crossing wild Fragaria virginiana (had good taste), and Fragaria chiloensis (produced large fruit) together.
There are hundreds of different

cultivars to choose from these days. All fruit's enjoyed eaten fresh on its own, sliced, and dehydrated, or saved in preserves, for year round use as jams, jellies, and other preserves. In Eastern Europe fresh fruit is often used as a filling for pierogi (ravioli), and dumplings, and eaten with sweet cream dressing. Leaves of wild strawberry are often used in herbal tea blends, and are particularly good for digestive upsets.

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