NIKA SEEDS – Fruit Alpine Strawberry Baron Solemacher Red – 100 Seeds

ALPINE STRAWBERRY BARON SOLEMACHEREverbearing, early ripening variety. The period from germination to the beginning of fruiting is 80 to 110 days. The plant produces a compact, dense bush, 6 to 8 tall. Red berries are fragrant, small, conical, and weighing 0.1 to 0.2 oz.Planting instructions:  Tuck your strawberry seed packet inside a sealed plastic bag or airtight container and place in your freezer for 3-4 weeks. Opening the package too quickly may result in water condensing on the cold seeds, and this will reduce your chances of success. Sow the seeds on the surface of pre-moistened, sterilized seed starting mix in trays or small containers. Place these on a piece of felt or other thick cloth that has its end sitting in water. The idea is to wick up water from below so that the seedling medium stays constantly and evenly damp until germination. Keep your seeded trays under bright fluorescent lights at a constant temperature of 18-24°C (65-75°F). Germination may take anywhere from 7 days to 6 weeks. Be patient. Once germination occurs, increase ventilation around your plants to prevent damping off. Once your seedlings have their third true leaf, they can be transplanted into their own pots. Be sure to harden your seedlings off carefully and gradually before transplanting outside. Space transplants 24 apart in rows 36-48 apart.Dig ¼ cup complete organic fertilizer into the soil beneath each transplant. Keep soil moist, but not soggy. A mulch of straw around plants.