Cultivation

Open-field cultivation of wild strawberry

Fragaria vesca L.

Growing wild strawberry in open fields is based on its high ecological plasticity, allowing it to develop both in full sun and partial shade. The crop is valued for its rapid ground cover formation via runners and its ability to grow in various soil types, provided they are well-drained.

In the reference 3 varieties crop Wild strawberry, where this is mentioned in the description.

Wild strawberry demonstrates high adaptability to open-field conditions, preferring sites with moderate moisture and good drainage in loamy or sandy soils. The plant is capable of efficiently colonizing space through the active formation of creeping shoots; however, for high-quality berry yields, mulching is critical to prevent the superficial root system from drying out and to keep fruits from contacting the soil.

Unlike garden strawberry, this species is less demanding regarding intensive agrotechnology and is often used in ornamental gardening. During the fruiting period in open fields, plantings require protection from slugs and birds. Reproduction is carried out vegetatively via runners, by seed, or through crown division, which is particularly relevant for runnerless remontant varieties.

General information about the subject — on the page Open field.

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Varieties of Wild strawberry mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.