Late Archive - Hoffelner

Strawberry variety Symphony

Andreas Hoffelner — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:30:03 +0000

Uniform, firm, conical, and flavorful fruit

Symphony is a standard variety, ripening towards the end of June, about a week after Elsanta. The conical strawberries are glossy, firm, and have a delicious balance of sweetness and acidity. The strawberry plant produces abundant blossoms, which appear at the same height as the light green leaves. These positive characteristics make it well-suited for all marketing sectors.

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Strawberry variety Ravellia

Andreas Hoffelner — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:34:36 +0000

Robust, late-ripening strawberry variety

The Ravellia strawberry variety is distinguished by its large, bright red fruits, which are not only visually appealing but also boast a delicious sweet flavor. It is a late-ripening variety, maturing shortly before the Faith variety. Ravellia is a robust and easy-to-grow strawberry, and initial cultivation trials have shown it to be less susceptible to disease. It is ideally suited for both commercial and direct marketing.

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Strawberry variety Zappa

Andreas Hoffelner — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:37:54 +0000

The new, high-yielding late-season variety

“Zappa” is a new late-season variety from Stefan Kraege’s breeding program. Compared to reference varieties like Faith, the harvest begins somewhat earlier and continues over a longer period. In addition to a good yield, Zappa is characterized by high berry stability and above-average fruit size right up to the end of the growing season. Initial extended trials confirm the variety’s robust plant health even in its second year. Due to its well-balanced fruit characteristics, Zappa is highly recommended for all marketing channels.

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Strawberry variety Faith

Andreas Hoffelner — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:24:09 +0000

Good fruit size and attractive skin

The late-ripening strawberry variety Faith was bred by Flevo Berry. Its ripening period falls roughly between Sonata and Malwina. The fruits are an appealing, glossy, medium-red color and have a regular shape. Faith produces very good yields, with high individual fruit weights and a consistent harvest. It impresses with good fruit size and attractive skin, making it a suitable addition to both commercial and direct marketing lines. The strawberry plant is very vigorous and not very susceptible to powdery mildew; however, it should be protected from Phytophthora cactorum.

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Strawberry variety Cadenza

Andreas Hoffelner — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:27:46 +0000

Very late-maturing variety with good flavor and excellent shelf life

Cadenza (FE2134) is a very late-maturing strawberry variety from Fresh Forward with good flavor and good shelf life. Its ripening time falls between Faith and Malwina. The berries have a vibrant, bright red, glossy skin. Cadenza exhibits good productivity, with average fruit weight and a high percentage of Class 1 berries. Fruit quality is consistently high, with few misshapen berries. When cultivating this variety, it should be noted that the plant is slightly susceptible to powdery mildew and, like many late-maturing varieties, can be quite vigorous.

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Strawberry variety Malwina

Andreas Hoffelner — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:31:37 +0000

Long wait for excellent flavor

The Malwina strawberry variety is currently the latest June-bearing variety on the market. It boasts good yields with a high proportion of Class 1 fruit. It ripens approximately three weeks after Elsanta. This variety produces large berries with dark red flesh. The flavor is good when picked light-colored and excellent when fully ripe. The berries are ideal for processing. The plant is very vigorous and robust, with dark green foliage. Malwina’s flowers are located beneath the leaves, and it is self-fertile. It should be noted that, due to the late harvest, it may be susceptible to thrips and blossom weevils.

Sales start at 3,000 plants per grower per year.

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