Strawberries
Masia Ciscar Program
We supply quality strawberry tray plants to farmers. We are licensed to propagate strawberry varieties from the Masia Ciscar breeding program.
Trial plants available 2027 |
production plants 2028
Palmeritas® (A13-29) (Short day)
Fruit & Plant Characteristics
Medium plant size with erect/upright habit (high-density friendly). Medium to large conical fruit shape. Firm fruit with good postharvest; reported °Brix around ~8 in comparative trials; good organoleptic profile.
Field Production Notes
Easy to grow; high yield potential (reportedly ~1,000 g+ per plant in trials). Outstanding shipping ability; suitable for exporter supply chains. Planting period between 1-20 March. Adapts to multiple soil types, including heavier soils.
Disease & Pest Resistance
Excellent resistance to Phytophthora cactorum and powdery mildew. Good tolerance to aphids.
Leticia® (A15-17)
Fruit & Plant Characteristics
Distinctive bright red colour with exceptional natural gloss, aromatic, sweet flavour; good firmness and keeping quality, Brix 9.3%. Rustic plant with balanced growth and good fruit visibility for easy harvesting.
Field Production Notes
Very vigorous, rustic plant. Strong average yield (≈1,000–1,100 g/plant). Good shelf life; performs well in warm conditions.
Disease & Pest Resistance
Exceptional overall disease resistance. Particularly tolerant to powdery mildew, Fusarium spp., Colletotrichum acutatum (anthracnose), and Macrophomina phaseolina (charcoal rot).
Cleopatra™ (MC 1820)
Fruit & Plant Characteristics
Good brix with an excellent crunchy texture, well-sized, attractive berry with strong external colour and long shelf life. Early-producing variety; with attractive, well coloured, conical-elongated fruit, suited to both fresh and IQF markets due to texture and firmness.
Field Production Notes
Early harvesting profile. Suitable for early-season programs, manage for earliness and uniform fruit size. Upright, moderately vigorous, rustic plant with an open habit.
Disease & Pest Resistance
Good tolerance to soil-borne diseases. Moderate sensitivity to powdery mildew. Preventative programs are advised under humid conditions to maintain fruit quality.