Polka

The plant

• Mid-late variety
• High yields (similar to Elsanta)
• Good frost resistance and therefore widely used in Scandinavia
• The plants are susceptible to red stele root rot (Phytophthora fragariae) and moderately susceptible to crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum)

The fruit

• Polka fruit are shiny, have an intense dark red colour and are red on the inside
• The strawberries have a delicious, sweet-sour strawberry aroma
• Polka has an excellent flavour and the fruit are firm. The conical fruit are medium sized and gradually reduce in size
• Extremely suitable for making jam and fruit juice
• Polka is susceptible to fruit rot (Botrytis cincerea)