An early flowering and firm fruited short-day strawberry that produces earlier than Chandler. Origin: M. Lei, D. Musacchi, and A. Martinelli, C.I.V. Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti, Ferrara, Italy. Chandler × Selva.; patented in 2000; USPP 11555. Tree: globose with abundant runners; less productive than Chandler; up to 1 week earlier ripening than Chandler. Medium susceptibility to most strawberry root diseases and powdery mildew. Fruit: similar or slightly smaller than Chandler with higher soluble solids and lower acidity; truncated-conical shape; very firm; flesh medium red with skin color slightly lighter than Chandler.
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