QSGA 002
Suited to Mediterranean Growing Regions
May perform well in Sub-Tropical regions but needs further testing
Bred by Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) Italy
QSGA 002
Performance
The following data has been supplied by the breeder and IP owner.
- This variety has a low chill requirement and is highly tolerant to leaf and root diseases
- It has high productivity
- Fruit is conical and regular in shape, and have an excellent calibre for the whole picking season
- Fruit has a bright red colour with firm flesh, and are resistant to handling
- Fruit possesses a sweet flavour, with an excellent aroma and are juicy
- Fruit is a good size
Growth habit
- The plant is semi-upright with medium vigour characteristics
Growing notes
- This variety is now available to order from Licensed Propagators
- Additional information to assist Commercial fruit producers to maximise the variety potential will be added as soon as it becomes available
Regional suitability
- Low chilling hours are required – no data on the number of hours required is available at present
- This variety is most early in the season
- Tested in southern Italy and the Mediterranean Basin
Pest & disease resistance
| TOLERANT | MODERATELY TOLERANT | MODERATELY SUSCEPTIBLE | SUSCEPTIBLE | UNKNOWN | |
| Charcoal rot | 🍓 | ||||
| Colletotrichum crown rot | 🍓 | ||||
| Fusarium wilt | 🍓 | ||||
| Powdery mildew | 🍓 |
QSGA 002 is a new variety available exclusively through APG in Australia
Availability
This variety is new to the Australian market and still undergoing testing. Small quantities are available from Licensed Propagators for on-farm testing.
There will be a Royalty Fee applied and Commercial fruit producers will be required to sign a Non-Propagation agreement before accepting the delivery of runners.
Disclaimer
This information has been collated and provided by Australasian Plant Genetics based on feedback from growers or information from the variety breeder. Australasian Plant Genetics shall not be liable for technical or other errors or omissions contained herein. The reader/user accepts all risks and responsibility for losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from using this information.
Acknowledgements
The CONSORZIO ITALIANO VIVAISTI (CIV) is one of the world’s most specialised private entities in strawberry plants, apple and pear tree and rootstock research and development. Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti aims to reach a high level of variety innovation and production of certified propagation material.
