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Fragaria chiloensis
Synonyms:

Common Name(s): Beach strawberry; sand strawberry
Family: Rosaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 120 to 270 (days)
Temperature:
Abs.Max=81° (F)    Opt.Max=64° (F)
Opt.Min=52° (F)    Abs.Min=41° (F)
Precipitation: 16 to 51 (in.)
Winter Minimum: -33° (F)
Soil pH: 5.5 to 7.8
Soil Texture/Type: Light to medium textured soils
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response: Short day
Light Intensity: Bright to clear
Comments:
Prefers shallow soil of moderate fertility. No salt tolerance. High drought resistance.
Diseases:
Pythium, Phytothora, Sclerotinia, Anthrachose, Rust, Rhizoctonia, Powdery Mildew
Uses:
Food - fruit, Genetic - strawberry
Woodiness:
Herbaceous
Climate:
Steppe and semi-arid, subtropical-dry summer
Geographical Origin:
North America, North-Central Pacific, Southern South America
 
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