Autumn Fruiting Varieties (perpetual)

Delicious fruits from July until the first frosts late in October that can be extended even further into November by cloching.

NEW - Introducing FLAMENCO

With so many Perpetual or Autumn Fruiting Strawberries having been introduced commercially in the last 5 years, that Flamenco has established itself amongst experts as the most revered of all is remarkable. But its list of attributes quickly justifies its rapid rise to eminence. Quite simply Flamenco has outperformed all of its rivals in trials. The vibrant vermillion red glossy conical berries are outstandingly attractive, presenting the ‘perfect’ bowlful! The vigorous healthy plants perform well over wide ranging growth methods be it the open ground, containers and under polytunnels. The cropping period runs from July until well into October and is at its peak in September for those especially valuable luscious fruits. Yield potential an astounding 1Kg per plant. 80% of berries are class 1. Over half of the crop falls into the large fruit category. Resistant to Verticillium wilt. The very first limited release we gave Flamenco last Summer gave an advance indication of Flamenco’s future popularity. Prompt ordering strongly advised.

TANGO *NEW*

A new ever-bearing variety from H.R.I. East Malling. From a cross between Rapella and Selva. Tango is unique in that it typically produces the bulk of its crop during the mid-July to mid-August period, significantly earlier than all other ever-bearing varieties. The cropping then continues with a small yield until late in the year. Tango has consistently outyielded all ever-bearing and day neutral varieties in trials and is at least 50% higher yielding than Rapella! Fruit size is also superior with 45% of the yield as large class 1 fruits. The fruits are an attractive orange-red with a good conical shape, they have a good tangy flavour and are nicely firm. The plants are compact and should be planted close in the row than normal, just 12" or 14” apart in the row. The plants have some resistance to Red Core and Verticillum Wilt.

‘CIRANO’

Pronounced ‘Shirano’ and recommended as a much improved alternative to the popular ‘Mara des Bois’. Still with the same wonderful rich aromatic flavour inherited from the wild woodland Strawberry, but with much better disease resistance, especially Botrytis. The harvest period starts in July and goes on right through to the frosts! The lovely bright attractive colour and the very fragrance of the fruit invites you to sample the perfect flavour. A compact plant with dark green lustrous foliage. A truly excellent introduction. Outstanding for it’s cropping period and flavour. Perfect for dessert and makes a really tasty jam. A season extender. Simply must be tried.

CALYPSO

A new ever-bearing variety from the institute of Horticulture Research East Malling. The fruits are very attractive and have a lovely flavour. Picking from July until the first frosts, the main picking period is in August and September. The fruits are predominately large and regular in shape with the advantage that the fruits maintain their quality in hot weather. Attractive bright shiny fruits with a lovely texture and flavour to match. Compact growth enables close planting. Good resistance to Verticillium Wilt. Calypso is excellent for dessert and exhibition. Large luscious fruits all summer long.

BOLERO

A new everbearing variety from HRI East Malling which has a higher percentage of class 1 fruits and better fruit quality than older cultivars of this class. Bolero commences fruiting from mid-August, continuing through to the first frosts. Reports of an astonishing 90% class 1 fruits have been reported and the quality/fruit size does not deteriorate during hot weather. the plants have shown some resistance to Verticlluim Wilt, Crown Rot and mildew. The plants are vigorous and a slightly wider planting distance than normal is recommended.

AROMEL

A really superb flavour and crops twice a year. The fruit is medium red, of good size and appearance and the flavour exceptional. It makes a medium to large plant and the fruit is well displayed. Aromel is an English variety raised by Mr R. Cumberland and was extensively tested at the Ministry of Agriculture Experimental Stations where it cropped well both outdoors and under tunnels, Its first crop is second early and heavier than that of other autumn fruiters. The later cropping period is August until the first frosts and to obtain a maximum autumn crop, remove the flowers as they form until the end of May. The size and quality of the fruit is outstanding, still a favourite autumn fruiting variety. Susceptible to Mildew in some areas.

OSTARA

An attractive strong growing plant with fairly open slightly spreading habit with displays the fruit well. The large bright red fruits are attractive, red fleshed and juicy with a fresh taste and good aroma. A large percentage of the fruits are of first class quality and the yield is very high giving a regular, continuous crop. An excellent variety, widely planted by those who ‘know’. Can sometimes be susceptible to Mildew.

RABUNDA

Re-introduced by request, this popular older variety bears brightly coloured medium to large sized fruits, the flavour of which varies from reasonable to very good. A very good Autumn yield can be achieved from this variety by removing the flowers as they appear until the end of May. Produces a neat, compact plant. Many growers would not be without this variety as part of their programme.

RAPELLA

A more recent introduction from Holland that provides a heavy crop of good flavour, Fruits ripen rather earlier than other perpetuals in the late autumn but later to start cropping in the summer. Attractive bright red fruit but rather soft. Produces very few runners susceptible to Mildew.