2 pack x 1200 seeds Organic Strawberry Seeds for Year-Round Planting

Technical Specifications

Sweet, Fragrant Berries — Grown from Seed

Alpine and everbearing strawberries (Fragaria) grown from seed produce intensely flavorful, aromatic berries that outshine anything from the store. These compact, low-runner plants form neat mounds ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes, strawberry jars, and 5–10 gallon pots — no big yard required. Everbearing types fruit from late spring through fall, and in cooler zones the plants come back as productive perennials. Growing strawberries from seed takes patience, but the payoff is superior flavor and true-to-type plants.

Key Highlights & Benefits

• Superior Flavor: Sweet, fragrant, true-to-type berries far better than store-bought.
• Compact & Container-Friendly: Neat mounds with few/no runners — perfect for small spaces.
• Long Season: Everbearing types fruit from late spring until frost.
• Perennial: Returns and produces for multiple years in cooler zones.
• Generous Count: 2,400 seeds for plenty of plants and successive sowings.

Master Sowing & Growing Guide

1. Cold Stratification

• Mix seeds with a moist paper towel or vermiculite, seal in a bag, and refrigerate 2–4 weeks to break dormancy and improve germination.

2. Sowing

• Surface Sow: Seeds are tiny and need light — press onto moist, sterile seed-starting mix; do not bury.
• Conditions: Keep at 65°F–75°F and evenly moist (mist gently). Germination is slow and uneven — 14–30 days. Start indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost.

3. Transplanting & Care

• Transplant when true leaves form; space 6–8 inches apart in rich, well-draining mix.
• Full sun (light afternoon shade in hot climates). Water consistently — never soggy — to prevent crown rot. Feed lightly every 3–4 weeks.
• Mulch with straw to keep fruit clean; protect young seedlings from slugs and birds.

4. Harvest

• Pick fully red, fragrant berries when they detach easily; harvest every 1–2 days for continuous production.
• Everbearing types keep fruiting until the first hard frost.

Kitchen & Garden Applications

• Fresh Eating: Sweet, aromatic berries straight from the plant.
• Desserts & Smoothies: Shortcake, jams, and blended drinks.
• Salads: Sliced with greens and a balsamic glaze.
• Containers & Baskets: Movable pots that can shift to shade in heat or indoors before frost.

Common Growing Problems & Solutions

• Slow / Uneven Germination: Cause: no stratification or buried seed. Fix: cold-stratify 2–4 weeks and surface-sow with light; be patient.
• Crown Rot: Cause: soggy soil. Fix: use well-draining mix and avoid overwatering.
• No Fruit / Weak Plants: Cause: too little sun or young plants. Fix: give 6–8 hrs sun; first real crop comes a season after sowing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seeds are included?

This listing includes 2 packs × 1,200 Organic Strawberry (Fragaria) seeds — 2,400 seeds total.

Do strawberry seeds need cold stratification?

Yes — refrigerate the seeds in a moist medium for 2–4 weeks before sowing. Then surface-sow, since they need light to germinate.

How long until I get berries?

Strawberries from seed are a patient project — germination is slow (14–30 days) and the first real crop usually comes a season after sowing.

Can I grow them in containers?

Yes — these compact alpine/everbearing types are ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes, and 5–10 gallon pots.

Storage & Quality Assurance

• Seed Freshness: Organic seed; germination is naturally slow and variable — sow extra and be patient.
• Storage Instructions: Store seeds in the refrigerator or freezer for best viability; keep sealed until stratifying.
• Package Includes: 2 seed packets containing 1,200 Organic Strawberry (Fragaria) seeds each (2,400 total).