Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to strawberry viruses and root rot. Fruit prone to grey moulds
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
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beach strawberry · Fragaria chiloensis
Also known as: sand strawberry
Suitable for use as an ornamental ground cover plant, with the bonus of fruits. Requires free-draining soil. If grown predominantly for fruits - see strawberry cultivation
May be susceptible to strawberry viruses and root rot. Fruit prone to grey moulds
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
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