Afghan Banana Strawberry
It’s all too common to compare one fruit to another when trying to describe flavors as it is such a difficult sensation to describe but with the Afghan Banana Strawberry it actually tastes just like bananas! Fruits are small, white and very prolific. Foliage is very dense and evergreen and plants spread vigorously making them an effective ground cover.
Latin Name: Fragaria sp.
Site and Soil: Strawberries like 1/2 day to full sun and well drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile
Hardiness: Unknown at this point but at least 0° F is assumed
Bearing Age: 1st year after planting.
Size at Maturity: 6-8″ in height.
Bloom Time: March – April
Ripening Time: June with an occasional second fall crop
Yield: 1 pint
USDA Zone: ?