Snow White’s Strawberry (Shirayuki-hime no Ichigo) — Rare Japanese Gourmet Variety

Snow White’s Strawberry (Shirayuki-hime no Ichigo) — Rare Japanese Gourmet Variety

About the Variety
Snow White’s Strawberry, known in Japan as Shirayuki-hime no Ichigo (“Snow White’s Strawberry”), is one of the most elegant and exclusive gourmet fruits. The berries ripen to a soft ivory-white with hints of blush pink and are studded with vivid red seeds that make them look almost jewel-like. Their flavor is delicately sweet, aromatic, and low in acidity, offering a refined taste unlike standard red strawberries. In Japan, Snow White’s Strawberries are regarded as a luxury gift, often presented in ornate packaging at premium prices.

Growth Habit

Type: Perennial strawberry.

Fruit Size: Medium to large berries with plump, glossy forms.

Fruit Color: Creamy white to pale blush with contrasting red seeds.

Flavor Profile: Sweet, floral, and candy-like, with very gentle tartness.

Yield: Moderate, focused on quality over heavy production.

Care & Cultivation

Light: Prefers full sun for the best sugar development and flavor.

Soil: Thrives in fertile, well-draining, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter.

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging; protect fruit from direct splashing.

Spacing: 12–18 inches apart, allowing airflow to reduce disease risk.

Fertilization: Apply a balanced organic fertilizer in spring and again after harvest.

Propagation: Typically propagated through runners or tissue culture; true-to-type plants remain rare outside Japan.

Why It’s Special
Snow White’s Strawberry is a luxury delicacy admired as much for its storybook beauty as for its taste. With its pale, jewel-like fruits and rarity, it is considered one of the most collectible strawberries in the world, often sought after by chefs, collectors, and gourmet enthusiasts alike.

Our Growing Practices
All 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.