(CPVO: 20250929) Short Day Strawberry Variety – Released in 2025
Arsinoe
Arsinoe is one of Berryplasma’s most recent short-day releases, introduced in 2025 and designed specifically for Mediterranean-type climates. Targeting the early to mid-season window, Arsinoe delivers a powerful combination of high yield potential, market-preferred fruit characteristics, and field adaptability. The variety produces medium to large, bright orange-red berries with a moderate flavor profile, offering excellent post-harvest shelf life for strong performance across both fresh and export markets. Its productivity reaches up to 1 kg per plant, placing it among the most commercially attractive options for high-output growers. Arsinoe thrives under moderate salinity conditions and performs well in older growing beds, ensuring stable results even under more challenging or variable farm environments.
Key Characteristics:
Taste & Aroma: Very good
Fruit Color: Bright orange-red
Fruit Size: Medium to large
Yield Potential: Very high – up to 1 kg per plant
Shelf Life: Excellent
Tolerant: Powdery mildew
Climate Suitability: Mediterranean regions
Production Suitability: Well-suited for table-top systems
Soil Tolerance: Adaptable to old beds; tolerant to moderate salinity