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The Patented Cultivars Information for
Strawberry Licensing Program © Copyright 2001-2008 The Regents of the University of California. All Rights Reserved
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Pacific Strawberry Cultivar
A day-neutral strawberry cultivar; replacement for Selva and Seascape when later planting or superior post-harvest handling qualities are required.
Plant Description Pacific is characterized by its excellent fruit quality (with very good flavor), large fruit sizes on the order of 27-28 grams per fruit, and a plant form that is more erect in comparison with Selva and Seascape. Also, fewer small fruit are produced, resulting in a cull rate that is much lower than Selva. Pacific produces fewer runners than other day-neutral cultivars. Commercial appearance ratings for Pacific fruit are comparable to or better than Selva and Seascape. Pacific fruit is firmer than fruit from Seascape but not as firm as Selva. Overall, Pacific is the day-neutral cultivar of choice when later planting than Aromas or Diamante or excellent post-harvest processing qualities are desired. Propagation and Growth Pacific is similar to Selva in requiring nursery harvest and three to four weeks of supplemental cold storage prior to planting. Like Selva, Pacific benefits from the application of full-bed polyethylene mulch being delayed until mid-January. Disease and Pest Resistance Pacific is relatively resistant to powdery mildew and is tolerant of strawberry viruses typically encountered in California. When treated properly, it has tolerance to two-spotted spidermites equal or greater than Selva and Seascape. It is moderately susceptible to Anthracnose crown rot, common leaf spot and Verticillium wilt, so quality nursery stock and good site preparation are recommended. Performance Evaluations Winter planting trials carried out at the Watsonville Research Facility in 1995 and 1996 show that Pacific is comparable to or better than the well-established Seascape and Selva cultivars. Although yields are not as high as the new Diamante and Aromas cultivars, Pacific throws fewer runners and is thus suited to planting after mid-November. Commercial Availability Strawberry producers can obtain Pacific from commercial nurseries licensed by the University of California. See Licensed Nurseries List |
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