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Fragaria x ananassa 'Sharon'

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Characteristics

A perennial hermaphrodite deciduous herb.
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Growth form herb
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Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination entomogamy
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An extremely early-ripening strawberry adapted to culture under polyethylene tunnels in Israel. Origin: in Bet Dagan, Israel, by E. Izsak and S. Izhar, Ministry of Agr., The Volcani Centre. Rachel × Chandler; introd. in 1991. USPP 7881. Tree: short-day type; moderate to high yield; vigorous; moderate runner production. Fruit: large; firm to very firm; medium glossy, dark red external and uneven red internal color; wedge to conic; achenes below surface; calyx adheres strongly; slightly acidic flavor; season under tunnels from November to April.
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Origin: in Dodgeville, Wis., by the Fieldhouse Fruit Farm. Introd. in 1954 by the Fieldhouse Fruit Farm. Wis. 537 (Corvallis × Howard 17); cross made in 1936 by R.H. Roberts, Wisconsin Agr. Expt. Sta.; selection made in 1950. Tree: yields very well; good plant maker. Fruit: large; skin dark red, appearance very fine; ships well.
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Fragaria x ananassa 'Sharon'
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