Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa
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Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) este o plantă perenicolă cultivată larg, originează din nord-vestul Americii de Nord, inclusiv Britania Columbia, California, Oregon și Washington. Cunoscut pentru fructul său consumabil și valorile ornamentale, această plantă se dezvoltă în sustrat umed, cu o luminositate de la ușoară până la grea și un pH între 5,5 și 6,5. Caracteristicile sale distincte includ flori albe mici urmărite de mere roșii dulci. Strawberry-urile se pot propaga prin transplantul plantelor bare de rădăcini sau prin împărțirea lanțurilor. Înălțimea lor este de aproximativ 0,3 metri atât în direcția înaltă cât și laterală, făcându-le potrivite pentru gardeni și landscaped unde folia lor atractivă și fructele sale adaugă interes vizual.
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What is Strawberry?
Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) este o plantă perenicolă cultivată larg, originează din nord-vestul Americii de Nord, inclusiv Britania Columbia, California, Oregon și Washington.
What is Strawberry used for?
Traditionally used for digestion. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.
Best for
Top 1 evidence-ranked use of Strawberry
Clinicaluses · safety · chemistry · dosagemedicinal profile
IIBeneficii și dovezi
1 claim · 0 sources
Beneficii și dovezi
1 claim · 0 sources- Traditional-use note: Strawberry appears in herbal sources around after-meal comfort traditions, often as a tea. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.
Traditional context only. This reviewed claim keeps the original low confidence level, but avoids treatment, disease, dosage, or guaranteed-effect language.
IV·bMixology suggestions
1 draft
Mixology suggestions
1 draftEditorial drafts. These pairings are AI-suggested from traditional herbal lore. Always verify with a qualified herbalist before brewing.
Strawberry support blend
generaltea
AI returned a direct ingredient list; normalized into one draft blend for editorial review.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Strawberry-urile se dezvoltă bine în sustrat de ușoară până la medie și pot tolera și sustratele grei. Sunt adecvate condițiile umede, dar nu în zonele bogate cu apă, făcându-le potrivite pentru gardeni sau container-uri cu bine înghețat. Plantele de Strawberry se pot pune în soarelcă plină sau semisomnă; preferă un pH între 5,5 și 6,5. Roburi de la zonele 4-8, acestea sunt perenii și se pot propaga prin transplantul plantelor bare de rădăcini sau prin împărțirea lanțurilor. Irrigarea regulară este esențială în timpul sezonului de creștere, mai ales atunci când fructează. Fertilizarea poate fi omită dacă testele de sustrat indică altceva.
Light
8/10
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Life cycle
Perennial
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
0.3 m × 0.3 m
Soil pH
5.5–6.5
- Propagation
- Transplant bare root plants/plugs or divide runners
- Days to harvest
- 60
- Row spacing
- 35 cm
For first-time growers
How to grow Strawberry for the first time
8steps
Start with bare root plants for a simple and rewarding first planting experience.
- 1
What you'll need
Bare root strawberry plants, garden soil, compost, mulch.
- 2
Best time to plant
Plant in early spring or late fall when temperatures are mild.
- 3
Soil and container prep
Prepare a well-draining soil mix with compost. Ensure the pH is between 5.5 and 6.5.
- 4
Sowing or transplanting
Transplant bare root plants directly into the garden, spacing them about 15 cm apart.
- 5
First two weeks
Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Avoid overhead watering to prevent disease.
- 6
Ongoing care
Fertilize lightly every few months with a balanced fertilizer. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and control weeds.
- 7
Harvest or pruning
Prune runners to focus energy on the main plant, and harvest fruit when it turns red and is firm.
- 8
Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting too deep, neglecting mulching, not removing runners.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:FruitLeaves
Edible uses: The strawberry's fruit is the primary edible part, often eaten fresh and raw for its sweet flavor. Leaves can also be consumed, typically in salads or teas, adding a mild, slightly sour taste to dishes. Both parts are enjoyed either fresh or lightly cooked. Skip the drying process as it diminishes their natural sweetness.
Other uses:Ground cover
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
4 native · 26 introduced
Distribuție
4 native · 26 introducedDistribution across3 continents· 4 native· 26 introduced
Europe12 regions
introduced (12)AlbaniaBelarusDenmarkFinlandFranceGermanyIrelandItalyNetherlandsRussiaSwitzerlandUnited Kingdom
Asia4 regions
introduced (4)JapanSouth KoreaTurkeyTurkmenistan
Americas3 regions
introduced (3)El SalvadorGuatemalaHonduras
Broader regions
native:British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington
introduced:Illinois, New York, Pitcairn Is., Tadzhikistan, Vermont
VIIIGarden companions
18 pairs
Garden companions
18 pairsPlant near these
These plants help — by repelling pests, fixing nitrogen, attracting pollinators, or sharing space well.
Allium cepa
Allium cepa
Pest repellent
White Clover
Trifolium repens
Living mulch
White clover can act as a managed living mulch at strawberry bed edges.
Spinach
Spinacia oleracea
Ground cover
Spinach and strawberries form a cool, low-growing ground layer.
Bergamot
Monarda didyma
Pollinator-friendly
Lower-confidence berry guild pairing: insectary flowers improve pollinator presence and support predators around soft fruit.
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Pollinator-friendly
Lower-confidence berry guild pairing: insectary flowers improve pollinator presence and support predators around soft fruit.
Borage
Borago officinalis
Pollinator-friendly
Lower-confidence berry guild pairing: insectary flowers improve pollinator presence and support predators around soft fruit.
Pot marigold
Calendula officinalis
Pollinator-friendly
Lower-confidence berry guild pairing: insectary flowers improve pollinator presence and support predators around soft fruit.
Garlic
Allium sativum
Pest repellent
Lower-confidence berry guild pairing: aromatic companions can help confuse aphids and browsing pests at bed edges.
Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
Pest repellent
Lower-confidence berry guild pairing: aromatic companions can help confuse aphids and browsing pests at bed edges.
Catmint
Nepeta cataria
Pest repellent
Lower-confidence berry guild pairing: aromatic companions can help confuse aphids and browsing pests at bed edges.
Lactuca sativa
Lactuca sativa
Ground cover
Lettuce and strawberries share cool, moist beds without strong competition.
Keep away from these
Avoid planting nearby — competition, allelopathy, or shared pests/diseases.
Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
AllelopathicResource competitor
Fennel is isolated from strawberries in traditional companion charts.
Wild Cabbage
Brassica oleracea
Resource competitor
Brassicas stunt strawberries.
Jerusalem artichoke
Helianthus tuberosus
Resource competitor
Management warning: vigorous spreaders or allelopathic plants are best isolated from productive beds unless contained.
Spearmint
Mentha spicata
Resource competitor
Management warning: vigorous spreaders or allelopathic plants are best isolated from productive beds unless contained.
IXSpecimen gallery
1 image
Specimen gallery
1 imageXSee also
8 related
See also
8 relatedPlants you might compare or use together — scored by shared family, common use cases, and growing requirements.
shared use cases
Different families, similar therapeutic role — good for comparing.
XI
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Companion planting
Health goals
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