Himalayan Wild Strawberry
Fragaria nubicola

Himalayan Wild Strawberry Plant

Fragaria nubicola, or Himalayan Wild Strawberry, is a fast-growing herb reaching 0.2-0.5m, prefers well-drained loamy soil, full sun, and produces edible fruits with medicinal properties.


Picture illustrating Himalayan Wild Strawberry plant

Habit

Herb

Height

0.3-0.6

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained loamy soil

Shade

Full

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

Himalayas

Climatic Condition

Temperate, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

15-25

Humidity (%)

60-80

Potting media

Garden soil

Fertilizers

Organic manure, NPK 10:10:10

Watering

Regular

Plant Weight 

0.1-0.3

Flowering Time

Spring to Summer

Soil Ph level

5.5-6.5

Water Ph level

6.0-6.5

Soil EC

0.3-0.5

Yield Per Plant 

1-2 kg per plant

NPK ratio 

10:10:10 

life Span

 

Health Benefits

Antioxidant, Skin Health

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with balanced fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Aphids, Botrytis Blight.

White powdery spots on leaves, Brown or black spots on leaves, Yellowing, wilting leaves, Curling, Grey mould on fruit and leaves. 

Neem oil, Prune infected leaves, neem oil, Improve drainage, reduce watering. 

Fungicides with myclobutanil, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Fungicides containing fenhexamid.

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