An early-season, red stele–resistant strawberry adapted to northeastern North America. Origin: in Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada, by A.R. Jamieson and N.L. Nickerson of the Atlantic Food and Horticulture Research Centre of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Veestar × Cavendish; cross made in 1988; selected in 1990; tested as K90-1 and introd. in 1998. Canadian Plant Breeder’s Rights (#0461). Tree: vigorous, producing medium to high yields from matted rows. Contains complex resistance to Phytophthora fragariae and is moderately resistant to powdery mildew. Fruit: medium-sized, larger than Veestar, medium firm, attractive with a very good flavor, ripening with or just following Veestar. Recommended for pick-your-own operations where red stele resistance is required.
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