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Tallara Strawberry
Tallara Strawberry

Breeder's Description

Tallara

June-Bearer, Large, Attractive Fruit

Head Licence & Worldwide Marketing Rights for UPOV Countries, excluding Australia & New Zealand held by MEIOSIS
Bred by Department of Primary Industries Victoria, Australia

Parentage

Tallara resulted from a cross between Parker and Pajaro made in 1988 at the Institute for Horticultural Development, Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia, and tested under the selection number 88-022-296.

Fruit Quality

Berries of Tallara are large and highly attractive, being orange red in colour and very glossy. Shape is uniformly conical with little variation between primary and secondary fruits. Flesh is medium red with a lighter coloured core, substantially firmer than Pajaro and moderately resistant to rain damage. The calyx detaches easily and is slightly reflexed.

Plant Characteristics

Plants are vigorous with medium green leaves and an upright growth habit.

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Last updated
1st November 2009