QSGA 003
Suited to Temperate Growing Regions
Bred by Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) Italy
QSGA 003
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
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.
