Horti Tops® Alpine Strawberry – Baron von Solemacher

Alpine Strawberry – Baron von Solemacher (Fragaria vesca)

The King of Strawberry Flavor

Wild strawberries are small – about the size of a fingernail – but their flavor is legendary. One tiny wild strawberry has more fragrance and taste than a handful of supermarket giants. These are the strawberries that perfumers and chefs rhapsodize about.

Why the Flavor is Unmatched

Modern strawberries were bred for size, firmness, and shelf life – flavor took a back seat. Wild strawberries were never bred at all. They retain the full aromatic complexity that made strawberries famous in the first place.

Using Wild Strawberries

Fresh: Best simply eaten fresh, perhaps with a little cream.

Desserts: Scatter over panna cotta, ice cream, or cakes.

Preserves: Make tiny batches of exquisite jam.

Liqueurs: Infuse in vodka for incredible wild strawberry liqueur.

Growing Wild Strawberries

Wild strawberries are easy to grow and spread by runners to form ground-covering colonies. They tolerate partial shade better than regular strawberries. Many varieties are everbearing, producing fruit continuously rather than in one flush. They make excellent edible groundcovers or border edgings.

Growing Alpine Strawberry – Baron von Solemacher