Alpine Strawberries?

OmahaJB · February 14, 2009

Happened to come across this thread this morning. I have some Alpine Ruegen seeds that I will be starting soon - or trying to. I found it interesting that some of you have had the same plants for years. (Unless I read wrong.) I was under the impression strawberry plants have to be replaced every year. I haven't grown them since my family did when I was a kid, so don't know much about them really. So what I want to ask is, can the plants survive a northern U.S. winter in the ground, or is it necessary to grow new ones each year?
Also, when I start my seeds will it be alright to start them in the same 4" container then transplant into individual containers after they sprout, or should they be started from the get-go in individual 2" & 4" containers? Mine will eventually be transplanted into the ground.

Thanks, Jeff

February 14, 2009	#16
OmahaJB Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,821	Happened to come across this thread this morning. I have some Alpine Ruegen seeds that I will be starting soon - or trying to. I found it interesting that some of you have had the same plants for years. (Unless I read wrong.) I was under the impression strawberry plants have to be replaced every year. I haven't grown them since my family did when I was a kid, so don't know much about them really. So what I want to ask is, can the plants survive a northern U.S. winter in the ground, or is it necessary to grow new ones each year? Also, when I start my seeds will it be alright to start them in the same 4" container then transplant into individual containers after they sprout, or should they be started from the get-go in individual 2" & 4" containers? Mine will eventually be transplanted into the ground. Thanks, Jeff