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Edward
Vinson's
Strawberry
Breeding
Programme was
established in 1986 with the intention of producing
improved Everbearer varieties for the Northern European market.
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Evita
first release in 1993. |
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Everest
and Everglade released in 1998 after extensive
trialling with BerryWorld growers. |
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Challenger
released for the amateur market in 2000 under exclusive arrangements. |
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Evie 2 released
in 2001 giving BerryWorld growers a five year exclusivity for UK production. |
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Evie 3
released in 2003 giving BerryWorld growers a five year exclusivity for UK
production. |
Currently the Programme is being extended planting some
33,000 seedlings per annum with the aim of producing improved varieties for
both northern and southern Europe:
Major selection criteria:
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Attractive berry with good fruit
shape. |
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Glossy orange / red colour. |
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Good flavour with high sugar
levels and a pleasant eating experience. |
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Sufficient skin and fruit
firmness to allow transportation and good shelf life. |
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High yields. |
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A simple plant habit which allows
ease of harvesting. |
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A degree of disease resistance. |
An agreement exists with
BerryWorld giving its suppliers certain rights relating to extended trialling of
varieties from the Edward Vinson Programme.
A co-operation agreement exists with Five Aces
Breeding based in Maryland USA. Five Aces has a similar wide field of
activity and the agreement allows significant benefits to both parties.
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