Alexandria Strawberry Seeds

Alexandria is an alpine strawberry with small, sweet red fruit. It is a good crop for a patient gardener.

Packet: 30 seeds

Planting at a glance

• Season: Perennial fruit; slow seedling start
• Start: Start indoors early, about 8–12 weeks before planting out
• Seed depth: Surface sow and press into moist mix; do not bury
• Germination: Allow about 2–6 weeks; keep the surface moist and provide light
• Final spacing: Allow about 10–12 inches per plant
• Light: Sun to partial shade
• Harvest planning: Some early-started plants fruit in the first season; allow longer where growth starts late

When to plant

Plant during your local cool growing season. In colder regions, use spring or late-summer/fall sowings and allow enough growing time before hard freezes. Harden seedlings gradually before planting out. Avoid baking the tiny seedlings in strong heat.

How to plant

1. Prepare loose, well-drained soil or a clean seed-starting mix. Start indoors early, about 8–12 weeks before planting out.
2. Surface sow and press into moist mix; do not bury. Keep the seedbed evenly moist until seedlings emerge. Then water when the soil needs it, allowing excess water to drain.
3. Thin or transplant to the listed final spacing. Give seedlings sufficient light and check moisture as roots establish.

How to harvest

Pick small berries once fully red and fragrant. Seed-grown plants need time to establish before they can fruit.

Aunt E’s tip: Tiny seeds dry out quickly. A gentle mist and a clear, vented cover can help during starting.