A high-quality everbearing strawberry cultivar. Origin: Centre Interrégional de Recherche et d'Expérimentation de la Fraise, Bergerac, France, by Philippe Roudeillac, Sophie Ponson, and Philippe Chartier. Mara des bois × Cal 19; selected in 1995; registered in 2004. EU PVR grant no. 13354. CTPS No. 1013116. Tree: day-neutral; medium vigor; flat and low growth habit; prefers low levels of fertilization; good tolerance to powdery mildew on the plant, somewhat less tolerant on fruits, and to Phytophthora cactorum (phytophthora crown rot). Fruit: large, 14-16 g; ovoid to short wedge; blood red with a good coloring potential in autumn; medium glossiness; achenes are sometimes slightly raised above surface; high soluble solids level and low titratable acidity; excellent fresh flavor; very good consumer acceptance; strong skin; good shelf life; regular flowering with continuous production; high percentage of marketable fruits (75/80%); consistent size over harvest season; quick picking speed.
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