Origin: in Shasta County, Calif., by H.A. Johnson, Jr. Plant patent 4022; 8 Mar. 1977; assigned to Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Watsonville, Calif. Driscoll F5 × Driscoll E17. Tree: medium; vigorous only if given ample chilling before being planted; extensive root system; in comparison to Heidi, more susceptible to two-spotted mite, less susceptible to powdery mildew and more resistant to Botrytis. Fruit: crown crop is large in size, fruit from subsequent crops are medium to large; irregular to long wedge; skin and flesh firm; good dessert quality.
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