A strawberry producing fruit with high soluble solids, suited to both fresh and processing markets. Origin: in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, by H.A. Daubeny, Agr. and Agri-Food Canada, Pacific Agr. Res. Centre. Totem × Korona. Cross made in 1986; selected in 1988; tested as BC 86-33-2; introd. in 1995. Tree: productive; good vigor; relatively upright habit; adequate runner production; as winter hardy as Totem. Slightly more susceptible to powdery mildew than Totem; tolerant to the aphid-borne virus complex in the Pacific Northwest; reaction to red stele unknown. Fruit: medium to large; bright medium-red external and internal color; medium firm; mostly wedge shape; calyx easily removed; achenes slightly raised; midseason ripening; reactions to pre-and postharvest rot similar to Totem; excellent fresh flavor.
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