Short-day, partially remontant cultivar adapted to Florida’s winter production. Origin: University of Florida, Wimauma, by V.M. Whitaker. FL 11.31-14 × FL 10-153; selected 2013-2014 winter, Balm, FL; tested as FL 13.26-134. USPP 30,564; 25 Apr. 2019. Tree: vigor moderate, stolons abundant, 20-40 per plant; yield high; growth habit semi-upright, somewhat compact, medium density; flowers at or below canopy, fruiting trusses prostrate; resistant to rain, powdery mildew (Spaerotheca macularis), anthracnose fruit rot (Colletotrichum acutatum) and charcoal rot; moderately susceptible to Botrytis fruit rot (Botrytis cinerea). Fruit: large, 20.2-20.7 g, 4.5-5.5 cm long × 3.5-4.5 cm wide; slightly variable, conic to cordate; glossy, uniform medium red (LAB a* 34.7); flesh medium red (LAB a* 22.7); very firm; flavor balanced, 8.5% SSC; calyx large, surface to slightly inset; achenes inset; ripens early.
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