QSGA 003

Suited to Temperate Growing Regions
Bred by Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) Italy

Performance

The following data has been supplied by the breeder and IP owner.

This is an ever-bearer variety with a low chill requirement
It has wide climatic adaptability from quite cold areas to Mediterranean and Sub Tropical areas
It is very early season and long lasting
Fruit is attractive with a regular shape, bright red, with juicy flesh and a resistant skin, even at high temperatures
Fruit has a very sweet flavour, and remains big for the whole picking season

Growth habit

This variety has good vigour and an upright habit
It has excellent tolerance to most common diseases

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 an ever-bearer
Tested in both northern and southern Italy
Suitable for Temperate growing regions as well as Mediterranean and Sub Tropical regions

Pest & disease resistance

	TOLERANT	MODERATELY TOLERANT	MODERATELY SUSCEPTIBLE	SUSCEPTIBLE	UNKNOWN
Charcoal rot					🍓
Colletotrichum crown rot				🍓
Fusarium wilt					🍓
Powdery mildew		🍓

QSGA 003 is a new variety available exclusively through APG in Australia

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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.