Photos can be found at Strawberry Seed Store
Alpine strawberries look similar to traditional strawberries, but the fruits are smaller and with more concentrated flavor. Once established, Hawaii 4 alpine strawberries will continuously bear fruit from June to October as these plants are day neutral (fruiting is not dependent on the length of day). These alpine strawberry plants are unique because will also produce runners and therefore are good candidates for hydroponic systems if you choose to grow them indoors, year round.
This variety is a white variety, which helps deter birds from eating them because they don’t stand out to them like a red variety does. This fruit has a different flavor from other white alpine varieties with a strong hint of pineapple flavor with less sweetness.
Hawaii 4 alpine strawberries have been evaluated by NASA to see if they would be suitable for a mission to Mars! These seeds were originally purchased from Strawberry Seed Store who acquired them from the USDA-ARS Germplasm Facility.
Planting/Harvesting Notes
Locate an area with full sun and well draining, slightly sandy soil. Strawberries prefer slightly acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 to 6.8. Plant the strawberries with the crown (the base of the plant where the leaves and strawberries emerge from) above the soil. Covering the crown can make it harder for leaves and strawberries to come out. Water 1 to 1.5 inches weekly. After one year, the plants will establish their roots in the ground and you will get more fruit.
Strawberries are perennials, so they will come back each year. Choose a suitable location long term to plant them and fertilize yearly.