An early-ripening, high-yielding, fresh-market strawberry adapted to Florida. Origin: in Naples, Fla., by J.J. Augustine and P.P. Chang, BHN, A Joint Venture. BHN 8231 × Parajo; selected in 1984; tested as 8307-183 and BHN 2; introd. in 1990; USPP 8035. Tree: short-day type; abundant runner production. Slight tolerance to anthracnose; susceptible to twospotted spider mite. Fruit: large to medium size; medium firmness; glossy bright red exterior with similar interior color but less intense; medium conic with slightly pointed tip; achenes slightly raised; very good flavor, moderately subacid; highly resistant to cracking; ripens one to two weeks earlier than Parajo and Chandler.
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