This is an old Californian variety. It has a very low chilling requirement and
is a vigorous grower with good colour and a tasty fruit.
A very good variety for the warmer climates of NSW, SA, WA and Northern Victoria.
Torrey yields well during spring and early summer from autumn planted runners and produce a
high percentage of large and medium sized fruit.
Adina
Fruit are exceptionally large, conic to wedge shaped.
Skin is bright red and moderately glossy with the appearance being maintained throughout the season.
The flesh is medium red, low in acidity and high in aroma. Fruit is moderately resistant to rain damage
Tioga
This is a Californian variety suitable for warmer areas.
The plants are very vigorous and give a high response to nitrogen fertilisation with a too vigorous growth.
They are susceptible to chlorosis. Soils with a high content in active calcium and with high ph have to be
avoided. The fruit is sweet and best left to ripen on bush for their full potential.
Red Gauntlet
A Scottish variety that has been grown in many areas of the southern parts of Australia for its excellent high yield.
This plant is very hardy with resistance to fungus diseases. It is always very productive but needs
good culture conditions and feeding. Fruit size varies through the cropping season and is medium/large to
very large and small towards the end of the harvesting season The fruit is regular with a beautiful
shiny bright red colour. It is fairly resistant to handling and suitable for quick freezing.
The flesh is reasonably firm, not very juicy, pink not very sweet, rather tart and aromatic.
