AC Wendy Strawberry
CommercialA productive variety, AC Wendy holds its fruit size through the picking season. The berry is wedge-shaped to conic with firm, bright-colored flesh and has an exceptional fresh flavor. A vigorous variety that runners well, plants are moderately resistant to red stele but susceptible to Verticillium wilt and leaf diseases, performing best on lighter soil. Growers should note this variety can be susceptible to frost damage due to its early flowers and may require frost protection. We recommend AC Wendy due to its yield, berry quality (size, firmness, and flavor), and disease resistance (moderately resistant to powdery mildew and botrytis).
Features:
- Productive: AC Wendy is a productive variety that holds its fruit size throughout the picking season. Plants are vigorous and runner well.
- Consistent: AC Wendy is a very consistent performer, making it our #1 early-season variety for commercial growers.
- Fresh-Tasting Berries: AC Wendy berries are wedge-shaped to conic with firm, bright-colored flesh and excellent, fresh flavor.
Know Before You Grow: AC Wendy can be susceptible to frost damage due to its early flowers; requires frost protection. AC Wendy is also a good choice for plasticulture.
Developed by: The Kentville Research Station in Nova Scotia.
Recommended Hardiness Zones: Zones 3–8