Strawberry
Varieties of Strawberry

There are many varieties of strawberry, some grown more than others, but all with characteristics that set them apart. Listed on this page are just some of them.

Photo: I took this shot to show how two varieties of strawberry can look very different in color, shape and size. On the left is a common, woodland strawberry and on the right is a strasberry, very difficult to get hold of as they are grown by specialists.

Woodland Strawberry
Also known as the wild strawberry, european strawberry or alpine strawberry (fragaria vesca). This strawberry grows naturally in the world's northern hemisphere. There is more than one type of wild strawberry, one being smaller than the other. Both subspecies, however, are believed to date back to the 1300s.

Beach Strawberry
Also known as chilean strawberry, sand strawberry or coastal strawberry (fragaria chiloensis). A strawberry with several subspecies; it is noted for its large berries and grows naturally on the Pacific Ocean coasts of North America, Hawaii and South America. The beach strawberry can be found as a local delicacy in South American food markets. Believed to have been brought back to Europe by Amédée-François Frézier in the 18th century.

Virginia Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana)
This grows naturally in North America (USA, Alaska, Canada). Sometimes referred to as a "wild strawberry" but other species of strawberry also come under this umbrella term.

Pineapple-Strawberry
According to a Dutch company currently growing this rare strawberry, the "pineapple-strawberry" dates back to medieval times in fact. It is a most unusual looking strawberry with a creamy white flesh and dark seeds embedded in it. It is juicy with an strong aromatic scent. It is sweet tasting and so lends itself to many uses in recipes as well as being ideal for decorating sundaes, cakes and other foods.

Make homemade strawberry ice cream
Try a strawberry ice cream sundae
Read about the strasberry

A Top 10 Classic
Delicious strawberry ice cream using fresh strawberries and cream.

Ice Cream Toppings
From strawberries to marshmallows, chopped nuts and hot toffee sauce.

Knickerbocker Glory
If it was good enough for JK Rowling to include in a Harry Potter story, it must be special. Click on pic

Ice Cream Videos
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Ice Cream & Fruit
All fruit, especially the strawberry, plays a big part in homemade ice cream.