Fragaria x ananassa Strawberry (Rosaceae)

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Fragaria x ananassa
Strawberry
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The Fragaria x ananassa plant species is found in A hybrib of garden origin, probably F. virginiana x F. chiloensis. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Strawberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as F. grandiflora.

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Latin Name:  Fragaria x ananassa
Common Name:  Strawberry
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  Duchesne.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow early spring in a greenhouse. The seed can take 4 weeks or more to germinate. The seedlings are very small and slow-growing at first, but then grow rapidly. Prick them out int individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out during the summer. This is a hybrid species and seed will not breed true, though this is the only way to develop new varieties. Division of runners, preferably done in July/August in order to allow the plants to become established for the following years crop[200]. They can also be moved in the following spring if required though should not then be allowed to fruit in their first year. The runners can be planted out direct into their permanent positions.

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