Indian Wild Strawberry Plant
Fragaria vesca, or Indian Wild Strawberry, is a hardy herb growing 0.2-0.3m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, full sun, and has edible fruits with medicinal properties.
Habit
Herb
Height
0.2-0.3m
Growth
Medium
Soil
Loamy, well-drained
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
India
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Sub tropical
Temperature (°)
15-25
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
40% Loam, 30% Sand, 30% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizers
Watering
Regular Watering
Plant Weight
0.2-0.4 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5-6.5
Water Ph level
6.0-6.5
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
1-3 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2-3 yrs
Health Benefits
Rich in Vitamin C, Antioxidant.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Gray Mold, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Spider Mites, Anthracnose.
Gray fuzzy mold on fruit, White powdery patches on leaves, Curling, yellowing leaves, Tiny webs on leaves, stippling Dark, sunken lesions on fruit.
Prune affected areas, improve air circulation, apply sulfur sprays, Insecticidal soap, Neem oil.
Fungicides with copper or mancozeb, Fungicides containing sulfur, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Insecticides with pyrethroids, Fungicides with copper or mancozeb.