Phaedra

(CPVO: 20230701)
Short Day Strawberry Variety – Released in 2023

Phaedra

Phaedra is Berryplasma’s second short-day commercial variety, released in 2023 for Mediterranean-type climates. Targeting the early to main harvest window, Phaedra offers growers a reliable, high-performance option with a refined flavor profile and excellent agronomic behavior. The variety produces bright orange-red fruit of medium size, distinguished by its exceptional aroma and taste, making it especially attractive to premium market segments. Its excellent shelf life ensures strong post-harvest performance for retail and export channels alike. Phaedra is also noted for its strong adaptability to older growing beds, delivering high yields with minimal plant losses. Its moderate water needs and tolerance to moderate salinity levels further position it as a grower-friendly choice in challenging cultivation conditions.

Key Characteristics:

  • Taste & Aroma: Excellent – suitable for premium markets
  • Fruit Color: Bright orange-red
  • Fruit Size: Medium
  • Yield potential: Vert high approximately 1kg per plant
  • Shelf Life: Excellent
  • Tolerant: Powdery mildew
  • Climate Suitability: Mediterranean climates
  • Water Needs: Moderate
  • Soil Tolerance: Highly adaptable to old raised beds, hydroponic systems tolerant to moderate salinity
  • Harvest Window: Early to main season (Mid to late December through mid-May)

 

Special attention

Relatively sensitive to iron deficiency

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