A large-fruited, fresh-market strawberry adapted to southern California. Origin: in Watsonville, Calif., by H.A. Johnson, T.M. Sjulin, D. Small, A.Q. Amorao, and J.I. Espejo, Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc. Joe Reiter × Crown Variety; introd. in 1988. USPP 7171. Tree: short-day type; high yield; medium size; medium chilling requirement; abundant runner production. Susceptible to anthracnose, powdery mildew, and two-spotted spider mite; some resistance to common leaf spot; resistant to crown rot; tolerant to viruses occurring in California. Fruit: large; glossy, dark red exterior and light red interior color; firm; conic to short to medium wedge shape; achenes at surface; large, slightly reflexed calyx; good tangy flavor; extended harvest season; moderately resistant to Botrytis rot.
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