{"product_id":"japanese-white-strawberry-white-asuka-ruby-rare","title":"Japanese White Strawberry 'White Asuka Ruby' - Rare","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese White Strawberry ‘White Asuka Ruby’ — Rare Gourmet Variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Variety\u003cbr\u003e\nThe ‘White Asuka Ruby’ Strawberry is one of Japan’s rarest and most elegant gourmet fruits. Grown originally in Nara Prefecture, this cultivar is distinguished by its pale ivory to snowy-white skin, highlighted with soft pink blush and dotted with red seeds. Unlike typical red strawberries, ‘White Asuka Ruby’ carries a delicately sweet, low-acid flavor with a fragrance often described as floral and candy-like. Its rarity, beauty, and refined taste make it a highly prized fruit in Japan, often given as a luxury gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eType: Perennial strawberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit Size: Medium to large berries, firm and glossy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit Color: Creamy white with pink undertones and red seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlavor Profile: Sweet, aromatic, low acidity — a gentle flavor unlike traditional strawberries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYield: Moderate; bred more for quality and exclusivity than heavy yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCare \u0026amp; Cultivation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLight: Requires full sun to ensure healthy growth and balanced sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoil: Prefers well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWatering: Maintain consistent moisture, especially during fruiting, but avoid standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpacing: 12–18 inches apart for healthy airflow and spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFertilization: Use a balanced organic fertilizer in spring and again after fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation: Grown by runners or tissue culture; true plants are tightly controlled and rare outside Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy It’s Special\u003cbr\u003e\nThe ‘White Asuka Ruby’ is a luxury strawberry that commands premium prices in Japan due to its rarity, exceptional beauty, and refined taste. Its unique color and elegant presentation make it one of the most collectible gourmet fruits in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur Growing Practices\u003cbr\u003e\nAll of our plants are cultivated here in the USA, grown from seed, cuttings, or tissue culture. This ensures strong genetics, healthy plants, and a reliable source for gardeners who want to add heirloom, rare, or gourmet fruit varieties to their collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twyman's Flora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51387608301847,"sku":"166","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/twymansflora.com\/products\/japanese-white-strawberry-white-asuka-ruby-rare","provider":"Twyman's Flora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}