🍓🌼 Wild Strawberry Rügen – Very Fertile Fruits – Fragaria vesca – 100 Seeds

Bring the rich aroma and intense sweetness of wild berries to your garden with Wild Strawberry Rügen (Fragaria vesca), a highly productive and compact variety known for its very fertile, flavorful fruits. Unlike traditional strawberries, Rügen is runnerless, making it ideal for neat, space-saving cultivation. With continuous blooming and fruiting from spring to fall, it’s a favorite among home gardeners, especially those growing in containers, borders, or patio pots.

Usage:

• Perfect for fresh eating, desserts, smoothies, jams, and baking

• Great for edging, raised beds, hanging baskets, and containers

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and children!

• Runnerless habit makes it tidy and manageable

• Ideal for small-space and balcony gardening

Sowing Time:

• Indoors: Start 8–10 weeks before last frost

• Outdoors: Transplant after danger of frost has passed

Germination Time:

• 14–28 days

• Cold stratification recommended (2–4 weeks in fridge before sowing)

Sowing Depth:

• Surface sow; press gently onto moist soil—do not cover (requires light to germinate)

Soil Requirements:

• Moist, well-drained, fertile soil

• pH range: 6.0–7.0

• Add compost or aged manure for best yields

Sunlight Requirements:

• Full sun preferred (6+ hours daily)

• Tolerates light partial shade

Watering:

• Regular, consistent watering—keep soil evenly moist

• Avoid soggy conditions; mulch helps retain moisture

Plant Height:

• Grows 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) tall

Spacing:

• Space plants about 20–25 cm (8–10 inches) apart

Harvest Time:

• Begins bearing fruit in 3–4 months

• Everbearing: continuous harvest throughout summer and fall

Hardiness Zone:

• USDA Zones 4–9

• Perennial in most temperate climates

Other Benefits:

• Everbearing and highly fertile

• No runners – easy maintenance

• Excellent for children’s gardens

• Superior flavor – sweet, aromatic, and soft

• Pollinator-friendly and beautiful when flowering

Latin Name: Fragaria vesca 'Rügen'