Wild strawberry
Fragaria vesca · Strawberries · Rose family
Also known as: Woodland Strawberry · Alpine Strawberry
Very easy10–25cmPet-friendlyEdible
Wild strawberry care at a glance
Wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on Wild strawberry
Possible pests on Wild strawberry include Slugs and snails, Vine weevil, Aphids and Spider mites. A common disease is Grey mould. Also possible: Root rot and Plant viruses. Wild strawberry is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Slugs and snails Medium
- Vine weevil Medium
- Aphids Medium
- Spider mites Medium
- Birds Medium
Disease
- Grey mould High
- Root rot Medium
- Plant viruses Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Wild strawberry
- Which pests affect Wild strawberry?
- Possible pests on Wild strawberry include Slugs and snails, Vine weevil, Aphids and Spider mites.
- Which diseases affect Wild strawberry?
- A common disease is Grey mould. Also possible: Root rot and Plant viruses.
- Is Wild strawberry toxic to cats and dogs?
- Wild strawberry is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Wild strawberry need?
- Wild strawberry has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Wild strawberry need?
- Wild strawberry prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Wild strawberry frost-hardy?
- Wild strawberry is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -20 °C.
- Can you eat Wild strawberry?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit.