Strawberry Seed 'Sweet Temptation'
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Strawberry Seed 'Sweet Temptation'

Fragaria x ananassa 'Sweet Temptation'

Possibly the cheapest way to establish your own strawberry bed is to grow your plants from seed - something so often forgotten, which is strange considering strawberries are the only fruit to bare their seed on the outside!

This excellent variety produces excellent quality 'normal sized' fruits in profusion on compact plants. Ideal for hanging baskets or open ground alike - and good for cloche growing too.

It is not unknown for plants to fruit in their first year; Spring and Summer sowings may result in Autumn fruiting. Autumn sowings should fruit Spring and early Summer the following year.

Self Fertile

If you seek inspiration on what to do with your strawberries check out some of our favourite strawberry recipes.

See what Stephen Shirley had to say about strawberry growing in his article for 'Grow Your Own' magazine Strawberry Yields

Supplied as a packet of approximately 25 seeds.

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How To Grow Strawberries From Seed

Sow late February onwards in seed trays or pots and only just cover to hide the seed - preferably using a fine sieve.
Keep moist and semi-shady. Ideal germination temperature 65°f.
Transplant to small pots when large enough to handle and grow on before planting out 12” apart in rows 30" apart.

We hand you over to Claire from the wonderful 'Claire's Allotment' for her easy and concise guide on how to sow strawberry seeds We have to say that we prefer to cover our strawberry seed after sowing - but must emphasise that is just covered with a dusting of sieved compost!