Short-day strawberry primarily suited for mild winter, fresh fruit production in subtropical, moderately dry climates. Origin: State of Queensland, Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, Brisbane and Sydney, Australia, Horticulture Australia Limited, University of Florida, by M.E. Herrington, J.A. Moisander, C.E. Reid, and C. Chandler. Earlibrite × Carlsbad; crossed 1998, selected 1999, tested as 99-194. USPP 17,464; 6 Mar. 2007. Tree: strong vigor; high yield, similar to Sweet Charlie and Strawberry Festival; globose compact; upright; medium runnering; highly resistant to fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae), similar to Strawberry Festival. Fruit: red; medium, similar to Strawberry Festival; generally conical to cordiform, short wedge-shaped; flesh uniformly red, attractive, glossy, moderately firm, juicy, solid, little hollowness, flavorful, high percent SS, low acidity; early season; calyx often broader than fruit, strongly adhering; achenes level with surface; more susceptible to rain damage than Strawberry Festival; good shipper.
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