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Fragaria x ananassa 'Mae'

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Characteristics

A perennial hermaphrodite deciduous herb. It grows 0.1-0.5m high.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support -
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination entomogamy
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Mature width (meter) 0.1 - 0.5
Mature height (meter) 0.1 - 0.5
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Environment

Light 7-9
Soil humidity -
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Soil acidity 4-6
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-9

Usage

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Cultivation

Shortday strawberry adapted to northern Europe. Origin: East Malling Research, Kent, UK, by D.W. Simpson, J.A. Bell, and K.J. Hammond. Rosie × Onebor; crossed 1994; selected 1995; tested as EM884; introd. 2003; EU PVR 16,919. Tree: moderate vigor; high yield; flowers above foliage; good runner production; susceptible to powdery mildew and phytophthora crown rot. Fruit: deep red; large; conical; uniform; firm; moderate flavor; ripens May-June, one week before Elsanta.
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Origin: in Carroll County, Md., by E.H. Devilbliss. Introd. in 1931 by Jesse E. Stoner, Westminster Nurseries, Westminster, Md. Parentage unknown; selected in 1927. Tree: vigorous; flower imperfect. Variety apparently obsolete. Fruit: large; ships well; ripens about 4 days later than Howard 17.
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Optimum temperature (C°) 11 - 24
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Vigor moderate vigor
Productivity high productivity

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Synonyms

Fragaria x ananassa 'Mae'
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