Image courtesy of Judy Sedbrook, Denver Master Gardeners
There are more than 600 different varieties of strawberries, each with its own look and characteristics.
Strawberries vary in size, shape, and color (some are off-white and yellowish).
The most common variety is the result of several centuries of cross breeding of the wild Virginia strawberry (North American’s main native strawberry) and a Chilean variety. It is probably today’s most hardy berry and is able to withstand both storage and shipping.
Image courtesy of Papa Geno’s Herb Farm www.papagenos.com
Another variety is the French grown European Alpine strawberry, better know as “queen of strawberries.” This strawberry is tiny and extremely flavorful.
