A midseason, exceptionally large-fruited, red stele–resistant strawberry adapted to northeastern North America. Origin: in Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada, by A.R. Jamieson and N.L. Nickerson of the Atlantic Food and Horticulture Research Centre of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. (Elsanta × K79-5) × (ArKing × K79-4); cross made in 1990; selected in 1992; tested as K92-17 and introd. in 1998. Canadian Plant Breeder’s Rights (#0462). USPP 16,971; 8 Aug. 2006. Tree: large; somewhat shy runnering; producing high yields from matted rows. Resistant to Phytophthora fragariae; moderately resistant to powdery mildew; susceptible to botrytis fruit rot. Fruit: first fruit are very large with a seasonal average of 25 g; firm; bright red; with a good flavor.
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