A fresh-market, disease-resistant strawberry adapted to Quebec. Origin: in L'Acadie, Quebec, by S. Khanizadeh, D. Buszard, O. Carrise, P. Thibodeau, Agr. and Agri-Food Canada, Hort. Res. Centre, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. Jewel × SJ85189; tested as SJ89288-2; cross made in 1989; introd. in 1996. Patent pending. Tree: short-day type; high yield; vigorous; medium size; tolerant to herbicide "Sinbar"; performs well on heavy soils and water stress. Appears to be resistant to powdery mildew, leaf scorch, leaf blight and common leaf spot; resistant to six North American races of red stele causal organism. Fruit: large; moderately firm; glossy, medium red exterior and lighter red interior color; globose-conic to short wedge; easily removed, moderately reflexed calyx; good flavor; retains integrity after thawing; midseason ripening.
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