Required throughout the world for its particular flavor, the strawberries They are chosen by adults and children. They are also showy due to their color and, in addition, they can be eaten fresh, with the classic combination with chocolate or simply with a little sugar.
One of the most interesting curiosities of the strawberries is that are related to rosessince both strawberries and the flowers mentioned are part of the Rosaceae family, dicotyledonous plants of the order of rose bushes.
In this group that make up the strawberries There are also cherries, apples and raspberries, and, in all cases, the fruits are born from their flowers. They have a variety that depend on their durability and flavor.
Are fruits so particular, in addition to that sweet and sour flavor, they provide a great content of vitamin C, something that is always attributed to citrus fruits. According to nutritional studies, certain varieties have 70 milligrams per 100 of this vitamin.
The fruit is not the pulp, but rather the seeds that adhere to the skin. They are called “anequios” and cover their entire exterior. There may be between 150 and 200 for each unit. The pulp is a thickening of the flower to protect the fruits.
Contrary to other fruits, these can be frozen without any inconvenience, because they can be kept without spoiling. For this it will be important to wash them, dry them correctly and place them wrapped in aluminum foil individually.
How to give more strawberries
The reproduction of the Strawberry It is carried out by means of stolons, which are those lateral shoots that are born at the base of the stem and develop horizontally to the ground. Each ends in a cluster of leaves.
Once that group of leaves takes root, a new plant will develop and even more runners will sprout from it. The process can be repeated until there is enough room in the pot or in the garden soil.
