Charlotte Day Neutral Strawberry

Charlotte is a French ever-bearing strawberry variety obtained from a cross between Mara des Bois and Cal 19, a Californian selection. This variety has very good hardiness and good productivity. Berries are blood red, heart-shaped, of good size and firm with a good shelf life. This variety is a fan favourite due to its unique candy-like taste. Charlotte produces highly perfumed berries, with woods and musk aromas, very low acidity and a very sweet taste. Plants are vigorous and need little fertilization. Since it was introduced exclusively, Charlotte showed a better tolerance to cold, mites and powdery mildew compared to Seascape. A good choice for protected cultivation.

Charlotte’s flavor is exceptionally outstanding, known as a European trademark for years now, Charlotte has a unanimous aromatic and perfumed taste. Charlotte is a premium commercial strawberry. Charlotte is a top of the line commercial strawberry chosen by renowned chefs.

Growth and vegetation:
Large and vegetative foliage with medium runnering. Good tolerance to powdery mildew and spider mites. Highly adapted to Canadian winters.

Harvest and yield:
Yield comparable to Albion in the first year but superior on a second year. Second flush from mini-tray is early and abundant. Will perform better under low fertilization regimes.

Berries:
Average fruit size from 17 to 20 gr. Blood red typical fruit color. Unique wild strawberry aroma developed by a low acidity content.