A firm-fruited fresh-market strawberry with an excellent shelf life. Origin: in Milly-La-Foret, France by R.C. Hureau, Societe Civile Darbonne. Gariguette × Aiko; introd. in 1989. USPP 7563. Tree: shortday type; vigorous; abundant runner production; strong root system; tolerant to mineral deficiencies in soil but sensitive to excessive nitrogen. Fruit: medium size; very firm; glossy medium red exterior and light red and white streaked interior color; conic; calyx adheres strongly; achenes at surface; not particularly aromatic; early to midseason ripening; tolerant to Oidium and Botrytis rots.
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