Cluster of Tresca Strawberries on a white background.
Strawberry Seeds, Tresca
Strawberry Seeds, Tresca
Strawberry Seeds, Tresca
Cluster of Tresca Strawberries on a white background.
Strawberry Seeds, Tresca
Strawberry Seeds, Tresca
Strawberry Seeds, Tresca

Strawberry Seeds,
Tresca

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Description

(Fragaria X Ananassa). You will be pleasantly suprised to see these beauties ripening in their first year planted from seed. Tresca is a super early, garden strawberry variety from Poland that can be planted from seed and harvested in the first year! Fruit is picture perfect, shining bright red and bursting with flavor. This is not a particularly aggressive variety, so you do not need to worry about the plant sending runners to the far reaches of your garden; an excellent choice for containers. Said to be naturally disease resistant. We love this naturally sweet fruit for a filling in pierogi, a traditional Polish treat!

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Fragaria X Ananassa
Life Cycle
Perennial in zones 4–8
Sun Requirement
6–12 hr.
Days to Germinate
14–48
Days to Maturity
120
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Plant Spacing
8 in.
Ideal Temperature
60–75°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost, typically in early spring. Alternatively, seeds can be sown outdoors in early spring once frost danger has passed. Strawberries can be grown year-round in warmer climates, but they do need protection from frost in colder areas. If you’re not sure how to find your area's first and last frost dates, consult our blog post 'Our Experts Answer Questions, Share Resources.'

How to Sow and Plant

Surface sow the seeds, as they need light to germinate. Germination occurs in 14-48 days at temperatures around 65 F. Once seedlings have developed several leaves, transplant them outdoors, spacing them about 8 inches apart. Make sure that the crown remains above soil level when planting.

How to Grow

Provide at least 6 hours of sunlight per day, and keep the soil evenly moist, particularly during flowering and fruiting. Mulching helps retain moisture and keeps the fruits clean. A balanced fertilizer can be applied during the growing season to support healthy growth and fruit production.

How to Save Seeds

  • To save strawberry seeds, allow the fruit to become very ripe, then mash the fruit in a bowl and wash the pulp away through successive rinsing.
  • Spread seeds out on a paper plate to dry.
  • Strawberries are insect-pollinated, so alpine strawberries will cross between varieties. It is wise to grow just one variety at a time or isolate by at least 1/2 mile to prevent mixing.
  • Strawberry seed will remain viable for 2 or more years when stored properly, in cool, dry conditions.

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Customer reviews

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What gardeners are saying

  • Sweet, flavorful berries: Smaller than store berries but much sweeter; a favorite flavor.

  • Fruits the first year: Everbearing; started indoors early, plants can bear within months.

  • Happy in containers: Thrives in pots, gutters and hydroponics, indoors or out.

  • Long harvest: Once going, plants pick for months, deep into the season.

  • Growing tips: Chill the seeds first; germination is slow and seedlings are tiny.

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