Short-day cultivar adapted to the central coast of California. Origin: Berry Genetics, Freedom, CA, by S.D. Nelson, M.D. Nelson, L.W. Stoeckle, and D.S. Nelson. BG-1975 × Primori; crossed 2009; selected 2011, Ventura County, CA. USPP 29,794; 6 Nov. 2018. Tree: vigor moderate, stolons adequate, 5-6 per plant; yield high, 866 g/plant; growth habit upright, medium density; flowers above canopy, fruiting trusses prostrate; moderately resistant to powdery mildew and bacterial angular leafspot (Xanthomonas fragariae); moderately susceptible to Botrytis fruit rot and two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae); susceptible to Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum) and anthracnose crown rot (C. fragariae). Fruit: midsized, 26 g, 4.7 cm long × 3.7 cm wide; uniform conic; very glossy vivid reddish orange (RHS 34B); flesh variable strong reddish orange (RHS 34C) with deep yellowish pink core (RHS 39B); firm to very firm; flavor excellent, 8.3% SSC; calyx large, inset, spreading to reflexed; achenes at surface; ripens midseason.
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