What Are Pineberries
What Are Pineberries
What Are Pineberries
Pineberries come from breeding strawberry stocks from Chile and Virginia.[2] The first
commercial cultivation occurred in 2010 in the Netherlands and Belgium.[2][3]
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The newest pineberry variety that has reached commercial availability is Natural Albino, a variety
patented by and sold by Nourse Farms. The berries still carry the distinctive aroma and pineapple-y
taste that is sought after, however, the fruit is quite small: only about the size of a dime or a nickle.
Additionally, this variety requires cross-pollination with a compatible strawberry pollinator in order to
set any fruit. Nourse Farms sells the Sonata variety along with the Natural Albino plants in a 1:4 ratio
.Growing Pineberries
How do you grow pineberries? Pineberry plants are grown just like regular
strawberries are grown, with one distinct difference. In order to produce
the largest possible crop of the distinct white fruits, it is necessary to have
a pollinator strawberry in close proximity. For every four plants, it is best to
have one regular strawberry plant for pollination purposes. The early
results indicate that the Sonata variety is the best pollinator for pineberries
in general, and specifically the Natural Albino variety. For more applicable
help, go here: growing pineberries, strawberries.
Where Can You Buy Pineberry Plants?
At present, you can’t purchase the commercial pineberry plants to grow in
your garden directly from VitalBerry. However, you can buy the Natural
Albino variety from their authorized plant supplier, Beekers Berries, through
their Berries @ Home storefront. For other suppliers in the United States
and Europe, visit the links below…