Strawberry Seeds - Indian Strawberry Ground Cover Seed

Strawberry Seeds - Indian

500 Seeds
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4.99
1000 Seeds
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8.99

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 8

HEIGHT

4 inches

WIDTH

9 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring to early summer

BLOOM COLOR

Yellow with red fruits

GROWTH RATE

Fast

ENVIRONMENT

Partial shade

FOOT TRAFFIC

No

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Indian Strawberry (Duchesnea Indica Tuttifrutti) - Start Strawberry seeds for this rare ground cover plant that will get lots of attention! It is an Indian Strawberry plant with lovely yellow blooms, and it produces small red Strawberries all summer long on a creeping evergreen carpet. Indian Strawberry is well-suited for hanging over a wall or as a ground cover plant.
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TEMPERATURE

Lower temperatures of less than 41F are very effective

AVERAGE GERM TIME

42 - 54 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No. Do no leave in direct sunlight

DEPTH

Do not cover seed, but press tightly in to soil

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 7.2

SOWING RATE

4 - 5 seeds per cell or approximately 5000 seeds covers 100 square feet

MOISTURE

Constant moisture must be maintained until all germination occurs

PLANT SPACING

18 inches

Strawberry Plants in Rows
Strawberry Seed Packets For Sale
Outsidepride Strawberry Seeds provides Vesca Baron & Vesca White (Fragaria Vesca), and Indian Strawberry Seeds (Duchesnea Indica Tuttifrutti), hardy perennial ground cover plants for USDA Zones 4-8. Our Strawberry plants grow well in full sun to partial shade and bloom from late spring to early summer. With a compact size of 4-6 inches in height and 9-18 inches in width, they are suitable for small gardens or pathways. Available in 5 different sizes of strawberry seed packets, they are easy to grow and produce sweet, edible berries year after year.
Strawberry Plants Started From Seeds
Easy to Start from Seed
Starting Strawberries from fruit seed is simple and rewarding! Just sow these fruit seeds in quality starter mix, keep them moist, and provide light. With minimal effort, you’ll see them sprout in 2-4 weeks, making them an easy and enjoyable plant to grow, even for beginners.
Harvested Strawberries
Extended Harvest & Flavor Diversity
Enjoy an extended harvest with Strawberry plant that bloom and fruit throughout the season. With a variety of flavors—from sweet red to unique white and yellow—you'll experience a delightful range of tastes, adding variety to both your garden and your meals.
Compact Strawberry Plants
Space-Saving Options
Their compact growth allows them to grow well in containers, hanging baskets, or along garden borders. This makes it easy to enjoy homegrown fruit without needing large planting areas, making them a suitable fit for urban or limited spaces, maximizing your garden’s potential.
Strawberry Blossoms Attracting Pollinators
Attracts Pollinators
With their delicate blooms, strawberries attract pollinators to your fruit garden. These visitors increase fruit production and bring life and color to your outdoor space. Growing strawberries encourages local pollinator activity and adds balance to your garden environment.
Varieties of Strawberry Plants
Create a visually appealing our strawberry patch with versatile design possibilities. The Vesca Baron produces vibrant red berries and pink blooms, making it well-suited seeds to plant for edging or as ground cover. Vesca White offers sweet white fruit with a pineapple-like flavor, adding uniqueness to your garden. The Indian Strawberry features small red fruits and yellow flowers, providing contrast and charm. These strawberries work as functional ground covers or decorative borders, filling gaps while offering a steady supply of colorful fruit throughout the growing season.
Bloom Color, Season, & Height Chart of Strawberry Plants
Enjoy extended blooms and a steady harvest of berries throughout the growing season. The Vesca Baron produces red berries with pink blooms, while the Vesca White offers white fruit with a pineapple-like flavor. The Indian Strawberry features yellow flowers and small red berries. These strawberries bloom from late spring to early summer, growing 4-6 inches tall in full sun to partial shade. They grow well in USDA Zones 4-8 and provide fresh fruit from spring through fall, making them a versatile addition to your garden.
Raised Bed Strawberry Plants
Imagine the sweet fragrance of blooming strawberry filling your garden. To enjoy this aromatic beauty, start by planting seeds indoors from January to April, using a quality garden seed starter mix. Keep the soil damp but not wet, and ensure these garden seeds receive light. After germination, transplant the seedlings into 3-inch pots, then harden them outdoors for 7-10 days before planting in their permanent spot. With proper attention, your garden will burst into scent-filled blooms and fruitful harvests.

Indian Strawberry (Duchesnea Indica Tuttifrutti) - Start Strawberry seeds for this rare ground cover plant that will get lots of attention! It is an Indian Strawberry plant with lovely yellow blooms, and it produces small red Strawberries all summer long on a creeping evergreen carpet. Indian Strawberry is well-suited for hanging over a wall or as a ground cover plant. Indian Strawberry ground cover is naturalized throughout the United States, and it is found growing in shady places in woods and grassy slopes. Indian Strawberry prefers a moist, but well-drained soil in a partially sunny position. Once Indian Strawberry plants are established, the matted root sends out runners to set new plants. Indian Strawberry leaves are light green and finely haired. Indian Strawberry flowers are small, yellow, and are 5 petaled. They first appear in April and will bloom throughout the summer until fall. The fruit is small, about 1/2 inch round. It is edible, but many say the taste is not noteworthy. Birds, however, love the red fruit. Another common name for this variety is Mock Strawberry ground cover.

Sow Indian Strawberry seeds from January to April indoors. Use quality seed starter mix, and small pots or starter trays. Sow the Strawberry seeds on the surface and press the seed into the mix. Keep the soil damp but not wet, and protect the Indian Strawberry ground cover seeds from direct light. Seal the starter tray or pots inside a plastic bag until after germination. When the Strawberry seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into 3 inch pots, and grow them on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. After all danger of frost has passed, harden the young Mock Strawberry plant over a period of 7 - 10 days before planting outdoors in its permanent location.

 

Common Questions

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Will deer eat Duchesnea Indica?

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No, deer tend to avoid these plants.

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How are plants used in the landscape?

A

These plants can be used in containers, as a ground cover, mass planting, woodland areas and drought tolerant gardens.

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Are plants easy to maintain?

A

Yes, these plants are easy to maintain, may want to mow in the spring to keep healthy.

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