Opera is a variety from Fresh Forward’s breeding programme of short-day varieties. Opera combines a range of exceptional characteristics such as large fruit, a beautiful shine and a very high picking rate. These characteristics make Opera an excellent alternative to Elsanta in (greenhouse) table-top cultivation.
Jive is a late June bearer with large, firm, very shiny orange-red fruit. The well-shaped, attractive berries are striking for a late variety. They ripen slowly and their harvest period is on average 7 to 10 days later than that of Elsanta. The plant is compact and robust, with a heavy, extensive root system and foliage of a conspicuous dark green colour. It produces only few runners, which means that most of the plant’s energy is directly available for the berries and flower trusses.
Rumba makes for a swinging start of summer. From May onwards the
attractive shiny, bright red strawberries add a glimmer to shop shelves.
A veritable sight for sore eyes. The uniform fruits are tasty and can
be enjoyed for a long time thanks to their good shelf life. The variety
matures early, making it very interesting for both growers and
retailers. Rumba is a resilient variety that is very well suited for
outdoor and tunnel cultivation in northern and central Europe.
Vivaldi is a mid-season June bearer with shiny bright-red berries, firm flesh and excellent shelf life. The variety bears attractive fruits which taste good and do not bruise easily. Due to its long shelf life, the variety is suited to shipping long distances, making it a good alternative to Sonata in normal and frigo cultures. Vivaldi is also an interesting variety for programmed summer production with waiting bed plants and greenhouse production.
Figaro is a June bearer that comes into production at the same time as Sonata. The variety is characterized by its large, firm and orange-red fruit. The large fruits provide a good harvest yield. The firmness, orange-red colour and good vigour of the crop make Figaro ideal for a sixty day culture in summer conditions. Figaro also gives good results in tunnel cultures and greenhouse cultivation not intended for early production. The variety also does well in frigo culture.
