Alpine Strawberry {Fragaria vesca} This delicate but easy to grow plant produces delicious, aromatic red strawberries about twice the size of wild berries. A year-round interactive learning gift for kids to color in, plant and watch their strawberries grow. This grow kit makes a great Spring craft. Alpine Strawberries bear fruit in the second year; in some cases fruit may appear in the first fall. Alpine strawberry plants stay compact and produce few runners so they make excellent houseplants even when they aren't producing fruit. Includes: heirloom strawberry seed, growing medium, OMRI coconut husks for drainage, leak-proof coloring bag, crayons, garden stake, directions.