Shuksan, a New Winter Hardy Strawberry for the Pacific Northwest

Abstract

'Shuksan', a new strawberry cultivar, is being introduced by Washington State University because it has shown exceptional winter hardiness in north-western Washington, where the standard cultivar, 'Northwest', frequently suffers severe mid-winter cold damage. 'Shuksan' fruit has received high ratings for freezing and preserves, and is adapted to fresh fruit marketing. In field trials, it has shown a low incidence of fruit rot, resistance to red stele, high tolerance to common viruses, good berry size and high productivity. It is suggested for trial throughout the Pacific Northwest and wherever these characteristics may be of interest.