Re: [gardeners] strawberries
David G. Smith (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Fri, 13 Apr 2001 18:59:26 -0400
I've got alpines too (Ruegen improved from Bluestone). They do have the
best flavor, but they are so tedious to pick.
David
----- Original Message -----
From: c.l. avery <clavery111@hotmail.com>
To: <gardeners@globalgarden.com>
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2001 5:54 PM
Subject: [gardeners] strawberries
> Dear David,
> I would suggest that you plant alpine strawberries there at the new
site.
> They don't require any care once you get them in good dirt and you don't
> have to dig them up and replace them every 3 years or mulch with hay etc.
> They bear fruit from May til first frost. I have 2 alpine strawberry beds
> on a steep incline and they are working well to hold the bank in place.
> Plus I get to pick and eat delish sweet fruits!
>
> Carolyn
>
> PS: the kind I planted are called Rugen Improved from Bluestone
Perennials.
> There are several other kinds of alpines including a yellow one.
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