Strawberry
Seed # 15
Basic Information
- Seed Number
- 15
- Seed Name
- Strawberry
- Variety
- Yellow Wonder
- Category
- Vegetable
- Plant Family
- Rosaceae
- Plant Type
- Alpine strawberry (Fragaria vesca)
- Planting Method
- Start Indoors
- Seed Status
- In Seed Bank
- Created
- 2026-08-14 00:50:34
- Updated
- 2026-08-19 15:35:29
Planting Information
- Start Planting Date
- Feb 1
- Last Recommended Planting Date
- May 31
- Plantable Months
- February, March, April, May
- Indoor Start
- Feb 1 – Mar 1
- Direct Sow
- Not Recommended
- Transplant
- May 5 – May 31
- Indoor Start Weeks Before Frost
- Not recorded
- Transplant Weeks After Frost
- 0 weeks
- Germination Days
- 14–48 days
- Harvest/Maturity
- 120 days
- Succession Planting
- Not recorded
Growing Conditions
- Ideal Soil Temperature
- 60-75°F
- Planting Depth
- Surface sow; do not bury deeply
- Plant Spacing
- 8-12 in
- Row Spacing
- 12-18 in
- Thin-To Spacing
- Not recorded
- Sun Requirements
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water Needs
- About 1 in/week; keep root zone evenly moist
- Soil Preference
- Well-drained soil high in organic matter; avoid standing water
- Minimum Container Size
- 8-10 in wide and deep per plant
- Plant Height
- About 6-10 in
- Perennial/Biennial Status
- Perennial
- Container Friendly
- Yes
- Trellis/Support Needed
- No
- Frost Tolerant
- Yes
- Heat Tolerant
- No
- Drought Tolerant
- No
- Pollinator Friendly
- Yes
- Medicinal
- No
Garden Uses
Container Culinary Pollinator Seed SavingCompanion Planting
| Plant | Relationship | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Calendula | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Calendula | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Lettuce | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Lettuce | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Lettuce | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Lettuce | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Lettuce | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Marigold | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Marigold | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Marigold | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Marigold | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Onion | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Onion | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Onion | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Onion | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Onion | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Onion | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Onion | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Spinach | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Spinach | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Spinach | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Thyme | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Arugula | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Broccoli | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Broccoli | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Brussel Sprouts | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Cabbage | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Kale | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Radish | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Radish | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Radish | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Radish | Avoid | Not recorded |
Storage
- Seed Source/Brand
- MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit
- Packet Year
- Not recorded
- Quantity Notes
- Not recorded
- Purchase Date
- Not recorded
- Expiration Year
- Not recorded
- Storage Box
- Not recorded
- Container
- Not recorded
- Envelope
- Not recorded
- Row
- Not recorded
- Slot
- Not recorded
- Storage Notes
- Not recorded
Notes
Original Planting Method: Start indoors early or plant crowns
Outdoor / Direct Sow / Transplant Window: Apr 15 – May 15; Aug 15 – Sep 15
Germination Time: 14–30+ days
Days to Harvest / Bloom: Fruit usually year 2 from seed
Medicinal / Herbal Use: Culinary
Succession / Reusable Notes: From seed is slow; crowns/plants produce faster.
Zone 6B Notes: Yellow Wonder is often alpine-type and container friendly.
Companion Plants: Borage, thyme, spinach, lettuce, onions, beans, marigolds, calendula
Avoid Planting Near / Watch Outs: Brassicas close by
Sources: MSU Extension: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/garden_planning_calendar | Detroit frost dates: https://www.ufseeds.com/vegetable-planting-calendar-detroit-michigan.html | Almanac Detroit: https://www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-calendar/MI/Detroit
[[RESEARCH ENRICHMENT START]]
Zone 6B: Start tiny alpine strawberry seed very early indoors. Established Fragaria vesca is perennial in Zone 6B.
Germination: Surface sow. Seed is tiny and germination can be slow and uneven. Maintain moisture without burying seed.
Harvest: Pick fully colored pale-yellow to cream berries when fragrant and soft-ripe.
Seed Saving: Collect seed from fully ripe fruit. Nearby Fragaria vesca plants may cross.
Special Care: Yellow Wonder is an alpine/woodland strawberry type. Protect container roots during severe winter freezes.
Research Source: Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds — https://www.rareseeds.com/strawberry-white-soul-alpine — closely comparable Fragaria vesca alpine type; 120-day maturity, 14-48 day germination, surface sowing, spacing and frost hardiness
Research Source: University of Minnesota Extension — https://extension.umn.edu/gardening-minnesota/growing-strawberries-home-garden — Fragaria vesca alpine strawberry habit, container suitability, soil and water needs
Research Source: University of Minnesota Extension — https://extension.umn.edu/gardening-minnesota/starting-seeds-indoors — very early February indoor start for alpine strawberry seed
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