{"product_id":"strawberry-rujana-2164","title":"Strawberry Rujana Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragaria vesca\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRujana is a German heirloom alpine strawberry producing abundant crops of sweet, juicy red berries with the intense fragrance characteristic of wild strawberries. Also known as Fraises des Bois, the fruits are smaller than modern garden strawberries but exceptionally aromatic and richly flavoured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBred in Germany around 1920, Rujana was one of the early named selections of \u003cem\u003eFragaria vesca\u003c\/em\u003e, the European woodland strawberry. Plants produce large white flowers followed by fruit over an extended season and form neat, compact clumps, making them particularly attractive in containers, hanging baskets and as edible garden edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe berries are excellent fresh, dry well and make beautifully fragrant jams and preserves. Both the fruit and leaves have also traditionally been used for herbal teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 70 seeds per packet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April–July in cooler or elevated districts\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March–August\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: February–September\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: August–November\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow very shallowly onto moist seed-raising mix, pressing the fine seed gently onto the surface with little or no covering. Keep consistently moist and in a bright position until germination, which can be slow and irregular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant seedlings once large enough to handle, spacing plants approximately 20–30 cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Grow in full sun in cooler climates or provide some afternoon protection in warmer areas. Keep evenly watered during flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649654509786,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Strawberry_Rujana_92e41f7b-e244-48c0-9bbb-1fcb654c44dc.jpg?v=1771300617","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/strawberry-rujana-2164","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}