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Parentage
Rosie was bred by Dr David Simpson and Judi Bell. It was selected
in 1991 from a cross between Honeoye and an Italian seedling from ISF,
Forli.
Fruit Quality
The berries have a regular conical shape, with firm skin and
consistently good flavour. The fruit is very regular and attractive,
with a glossy finish and darker skin than Elsanta.
Yield & Fruit Size
Yields in trials at East Malling have been similar to Honeoye and
have a very low percentage of waste.
Marketing Suitability
Rosie is an early season dessert type which offers superior quality
to Honeoye. Its shelf life and excellent flavour should make it
suitable for all types of retail outlets, including supermarkets. The
large primary berries are very symmetrical, with long stalks, and
would be suitable for marketing as “stem berries” for dipping in
chocolate or cream.
Plant Characteristics
Plants are moderately vigorous with good runner production.
Disease Resistance
Rosie is susceptible to powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca macularis),
wilt (Verticillium dahliae) and crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum). A
spray programme equivalent to that used for Elsanta is recommended.
Use of the Variety
Rosie is seen as an alternative to Honeoye for the early season. It
has the advantages of a consistently good flavour and a better shelf
life. The aromatic flavour will appeal to strawberry connoisseurs.
Accreditations
The breeding of this variety was jointly funded by the
Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), MEIOSIS
Ltd and the East Malling Trust for Horticultural Research. The
trialling of this variety was funded by MEIOSIS Ltd and the
Horticultural Development Council (HDC).
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