Musk Strawberries (Fragaria moschata)

Photos can be found at Strawberry Seed Store

Musk berries have a unique flavor and smell. They produce an intensely musky flavor that has been described as wine with fruity overtones or a bubblegum flavor. They are nicknamed Bubble berries in Europe due to their bubble gum like flavor.

These plants produce abundant runners to fill spaces quickly. These plants are June bearing and may not bear fruit until their second year.

Planting/Harvesting Notes

Plant in an area with full to part 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.

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