Albion

My field value: Fruit is long, conical, symmetrical; firm with excellent flavor. Resists verticillium wilt, phytophthora crown rot and some resistance to anthracnose crown rot. Yield under the best of conditions is about one basket per plant per season. June bearers generally produce a single large crop in spring to early summer (as early as March in warmer regions such as Southern California and Florida) and are prolific producers for 3 to 4 weeks.

Aromas

My field value: Aromas is the most productive among Aromas, Diamante, and Pacific. It initiates production somewhat later than the others and produces large quantities of fall fruit. It also has the broadest environmental tolerance is more resistant to mildew than Selva, and is especially tolerant to spider mites. The plant architecture facilitates harvest and pest control (rather erect habit). Flavor is very good. Fruit size and cull rate is superior to Selva.

Cabrillo

Monterey

Portola

San Andreas

Seascape

My field value: Named for a town near the Watsonville Strawberry Research Facility. The Seascape originated as a cross between Selva and Douglas and is a day-neutral similar to Selva. Seascape plants have a lower chilling requirement than Selva and are more vigorous. Highly tolerant of the virus diseases common in California, moderately susceptible to Leaf Spot. Fruit is symmetrically medium to long conic, almost as firm as Selva. Color is redder than Selva inside and out, with an attractive glossy finish. Noteworthy for high flavor, high yield, large fruit size, firmness, symmetry, attractive appearance and general flexibility in planting requirements.