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Fragraria vesca
Low growing, vigorous hardy perennial which spreads rapidly by runners creating a useful edible ground cover – one ‘weed’ you and the kids are definitely not going to complain about! Pretty white flowers are followed by small (15mm) deliciously sweet red berries.
The berries are classed by many as a ‘superfood’, high in Vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, folate, vitamins B12, A and E, and 18 different amino acids. Minerals in descending amounts: potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron, manganese, zinc, copper, selenium. Strawberries are over 90% water, 7% carbohydrates, 2% fibre and less than 1% protein, fat and ash; assessed to be in the top 20 fruits for antioxidant activity.
The leaves and fruit also have medicinal uses – they are mildly astringent, diuretic, laxative and tonic. The roots are astringent and diuretic. The leaves can be dried and used for tea – as well as being tasty this is said to be a good internally as a blood tonic and externally to relieve sunburn.
Enjoys full sun or part shade, and tolerant of most soil conditions. As with garden strawberries, pine needles make a suitable mulch.
Height to 10cm. 9cm pot. Certified organic plant. Bulk smaller grades available, minimum 30 plants, please email to enquire.
Freight: full list of freight and packing charges
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N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
