Elsanta

The plant

• Elsanta is one of the most cultivated varieties in Europe
• June bearer
• Higher yields and high percentage of class 1 strawberries
• Easy to pick
• Susceptible to the following diseases: wilt disease (Verticillium dahliae); crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum); red stele root rot (Phytophthora fragariae); fruit rot (Botrytis cinerea); fungal disease (Colletotrichum acutatum); mildew (Sphaerotheca macularis)
• Low frost tolerance

The fruit

• Firm, juicy strawberry with fairly strong aroma and delicious flavour
• Long shelf life
• Very suitable for retail chains
• Bruise resistant