White Strawberry Seeds (Fragaria × ananassa) produce a unique, perennial strawberry plant with pale, almost white fruits that are sweet and aromatic. These berries are perfect for edible landscapes, garden beds, and containers, providing a visually striking and delicious harvest.
White Strawberries are low-maintenance, attract pollinators, and add a unique touch to your garden while delivering fresh fruit for eating, desserts, and preserves.
Features
- Unique White Fruits: Produces sweet, aromatic strawberries with pale skin.
- Perennial & Hardy: Returns year after year with proper care.
- Edible Landscaping: Adds beauty and productivity to garden beds and containers.
- Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
- Versatile Gardening: Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and container planting.
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Fragaria × ananassa
- Common Name: White Strawberry
- Plant Type: Perennial fruiting plant
- Germination Time: 1–3 weeks
- Maturity Period: 4–6 weeks from flowering to fruiting; 1–2 years for full production
- Sun Exposure: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy soil; pH 5.5–6.5
- Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Plant Height: 6–12 inches; spreads via runners
- Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
- Temperature Range: 40°F–80°F (4°C–27°C)
- Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer or compost in early spring
- Best Growing Season: Spring for sowing seeds
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–9
Planting Guide:
- Sow seeds on the soil surface and lightly press in; do not cover too deeply.
- Keep soil consistently moist until germination.
- Transplant seedlings into garden beds or containers when 3–4 true leaves develop.
- Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Allow runners to spread for propagation or trim to control plant density.
- Harvest berries when they turn fully pale or white for the sweetest flavor.
