Alpine strawberries look similar to traditional strawberries, but the fruits are smaller and the plants lack runners. Once established, alpine strawberries will continuously bear fruit from June to October. These plants do not produce runners and therefore are good candidates for containers or raised beds. The plants can be divided every few years to maintain productivity.
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.