Alexandria

Strawberry

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🌱 60d to harvest Perennial_Crown

Aromatically sweet and intensely fragrant, Alexandria berries glow with a delicate, alpine charm—tender, juicy flesh wrapped in a…

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Jun 1st
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 1st
Harvest Begins	Jul 31st
Harvest Ends	Aug 1st

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Perennial_Crown
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	60
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the most common disease/pest problem for Alexandria (an onion-type crop), and how do I fix it?

Onions like Alexandria commonly get downy mildew and leaf blight (purple/gray streaks and fuzzy growth on leaf tips), especially in cool, humid weather. Remove and discard badly spotted leaves, then thin for airflow and avoid wetting the foliage when watering. If problems keep spreading, use a labeled fungicide for onions and reapply according to the label after rain or heavy dew.

How often should I water Alexandria onions during the main growing phase?

After seedlings establish, keep soil evenly moist but not soggy by watering about once or twice per week, aiming for roughly 1 inch (2.5 cm) total per week depending on heat and rainfall. Check at the 2–3 inch depth—if it’s dry there, water; if it’s wet or muddy, pause watering. About 2–3 weeks before harvest, gradually reduce watering to help bulbs dry down and cure properly.

How can I tell when Alexandria onions are ready to harvest at about 60 days?

Harvest when tops begin to yellow and fall over, usually around 60 days for many varieties, and when bulbs are fully sized with papery skins. Stop watering once most plants have flopped so the necks dry; pull bulbs on a dry day to reduce rot risk. If you’re unsure, gently lift a bulb—if the outer skin is dry and tight and the neck feels constricted, it’s harvest time.

Aromatically sweet and intensely fragrant, Alexandria berries glow with a delicate, alpine charm—tender, juicy flesh wrapped in a bright, glossy skin. Expect petite, conical berries with a soft bite and a classic strawberry perfume that shines in fresh harvests and makes a memorable centerpiece for fruit-forward preserves and quick pickles. Ideal for gardeners who want a compact, early crop (about 60 days) that keeps rewarding with flavor from the first ripening through the season.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 7 days first.

Expert Note

Keep crowns just at soil level and mulch lightly; alpine/wild strawberries fruit best with steady moisture and cool conditions.