A short-day, high-quality, fresh-market cultivar capable of producing a large spring crop when winter planted after a minimum amount of chilling. Origin: in Watsonville, Calif., by H.A. Johnson, Jr., Driscoll Strawberry Associates; G7 × G8; patented in 1984. USPP 5300. Tree: short-day type; very productive; vigorous; medium to large as a winter planted variety in southern California; runners freely and will become excessively large if given more than ideal chilling prior to planting. Fruit: consistent medium to large size; very attractive; conic to short, or medium wedge; high dessert quality; moderately firm skin; large calyx; very uniform fruit; excellent aroma; excellent flavor; long and thick pedicel.
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