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FESTIVAL Varieties

FESTIVAL was released by Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc in 2000. It is a plasticulture-adapted short-day strawberry variety developed from the cross of Rosa Linda / Oso Grande. Average height and width for mature plants is 23 and 30 cm respectively. Average petiole length and diameter is 120 mm and 3.5 mm respectively Petioles have medium pubescence. Average length and breadth of terminal leaflets is 78 and 73 mm respectively. Average length and breadth of secondary leaflets is 69 and 72 mm respectively. Leaflet margins are crenate and average 21 serrations per terminal leaflet, and 26 serrations per secondary leaflet. The upper leaf surface is dark grey-green color, and the lower leaf surface is a light grey-green color. Petiole color is medium yellow-green. US PLANT PATENT NUMBER PP 14,739. Unauthorized Propagation Prohibited. Variety Producers
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