Quick Info
February – April
Full sun or
partial shade
1/8 inch
1 inch
14 – 28 days
Alpine Strawberries
Mignonette
Mignonette
(Fragaria vesca)
Quick Info
February – April
Full sun or
partial shade
1/8 inch
1 inch
14 – 28 days
EXCLUSIVE - A French delicacy. Our improved cultivar of heirloom Reine de Vallée produces dainty little pointed red berries with an ambrosial woodland flavor. Mignonette forms compact perennial plants that grow in pretty leafy mounds and produce fruits the first summer from seed to enjoy all season long. These special petite berries are lovely as a border edging or in containers, or plant them in hanging pots so you can pluck their exquisite little fruits as you stroll past.
Seed Count: Approx. 325 / Weight: 100 mg
- SKU:5036
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Quick Info
February – April
Full sun or
partial shade
1/8 inch
1 inch
14 – 28 days
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
PERENNIAL
Spring/summer/fall harvest. Hardy USDA zones 3 to 9.
BEST TO START EARLY INDOORS
In spring, sow seeds 1 inch apart and 1/8 inch deep in a container of fine seed starting mix. Maintain at 60-70°F (15-21°C). Provide a strong light source. Keep evenly moist but not soggy. Be patient; seeds take 14 to 28 days to germinate. Feed young seedlings every 2 weeks with half-strength fertilizer. When they have several sets of leaves, transplant 3 inches apart into a deeper container or individual pots so root systems have room to develop. When 3 inches tall, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions and plant 12 inches apart in fertile soil in full sun or partial shade in very hot climates.
GROWING NOTES
Plant in window boxes or hanging baskets, or as a pretty edging along a garden path or border. Mignonette plants bear sweet 1 inch fruits the first season after sowing and grow about a foot across without sending out runners. Feed and water regularly and plants will continue to fruit for 2 to 4 years.
HARVEST AND USE
Pick and enjoy these petite perfumed berries when they turn a deep red and give slightly to the touch. Sprinkle over morning cereal or nestle the ruby colored berries on tiny tarts or cakes.
I really liked these! They had a decent germination rate, though a little slow to first pop up. A real exercise in patience at times. But, once they got their first true leaves, they took off! I'm in Washington Zone 8b. I started these in February and March and transplanted them outside in early May (they could have gone out sooner, I just didn't have space for them yet!). They started blooming and fruiting in mid June and I consistently got a few berries each day all the way through September or October. They were in a partly shady spot, so probably didn't fruit as much as they could have. But it was still a pleasant treat to pluck a couple berries each morning when I went out to walk my dog. They have overwintered nicely and are now (late Feb) starting to show signs of new leaf growth. I'm starting more from seed as I type this!
I have a little make shift green house, I started seeds in Jiffy Pods, they germinated quickly. I grew these years ago and I am happy to have them again. Tiny deliciousness.
Fast n reliable tnh i hope they grow beautifully
These strawberries are truly delicious. I planted them last year and they produced beautiful berries last year and this year. A beautiful plant with sweet treats growing. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
