A day-neutral, fresh-market cultivar with good flavor, suitable to central coast region of California. Origin: in Watsonville, Calif., by H.A. Johnson, Jr. and A.Q. Amorao, Driscoll Strawberry Associates. B6.117 × D5.23; patented in 1986. USPP 5840. Tree: day-neutral type; produces many crowns; productive with peak in August if planted during late January–March in the central coast region of California; medium to large size plant. More susceptible than Heidi to injury from thrips feeding causing a bronzing and lack of gloss. Will not reach maximum potential in saline soils. Virus tolerant. Fruit: large, larger than Heidi; medium wedge to conic; very good flavor; attractive; firm skin and flesh; rounded shoulder on fruit; glossy; red exterior; flesh light colored; calyx removes easily in warm weather or if inadequately irrigated.
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