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Sweet Eve 2

Strawberry

Denomination: 'Sweet Eve 2'
Botanical Name: Fragaria × ananassa
Applicant/Holder: Edward Vinson Limited
4 Ewell Barn, Graveney Road
Kent
Faversham
ME13 8UP
United Kingdom
Breeder: Edward Vinson Limited, Kent, United Kingdom
Agent in Canada: Smart & Biggar LP
P.O. Box 2999, Station D
55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 900
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P5Y6
Canada
Tel: 613-232-2486 ex. 1279
Application Date: 2020-02-25
Provisional Protection:: 2020-02-25
Application Number: 20-10104
Grant of Rights Date: 2022-05-06
Certificate Number: 6583
Grant of Rights Termination Date: 2042-05-06

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'Verity'

Summary: 'Sweet Eve 2' has a leaf that is medium to large whereas 'Verity' has a leaf that is large. The fruit of 'Sweet Eve 2' has medium red flesh with a medium red core whereas the fruit of 'Verity' has light red flesh with a light red core.

Description:

PLANT: day neutral bearing type, upright growth habit, medium density foliage, medium vigour

STOLONS: medium number, weak to medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration, sparse pubescence

PETIOLE: medium length, slightly outwards attitude of hairs
STIPULE: very weak to weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration
LEAF: medium to large, medium green on upper side, medium blistering, medium glossiness on upper side, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: equal length in relation to width, obtuse base, serrate to crenate margin, concave in cross-section

FLOWERING: very early to early
INFLORESCENCE: positioned at same level as foliage, very few to few flowers
PEDICEL: upwards attitude of hairs
FLOWER: calyx larger than corolla, medium diameter, touching petal arrangement, stamens present
PETAL: length equal to width, white on inner side

CALYX: attachment is level with surface of fruit, diameter same size as fruit, medium adherence to fruit, outwards attitude of sepals
FRUIT: begins ripening early, moderately longer than wide, large, conical shape, very slight to slight difference in shape between terminal fruit and other fruit, narrow width of band without achenes
FRUIT SURFACE: medium red, slightly uneven colour, strong glossiness, slightly uneven surface, achenes positioned level with surface
FRUIT FLESH: firm to very firm, medium red, medium red core, medium sized cavity

Origin & Breeding History: 'Sweet Eve 2' originated from a controlled cross conducted in 2009 between the female parent 'Sweet Eve' and the proprietary male parent 'SYB82' at Faversham, Kent, United Kingdom. One seedling, designated as 'Sweet Eve 2' was selected in 2010 from the resulting progeny based on number of fruit, uniformity of fruit shape and colour, fruit size, fruit skin firmness and overall fruit flavour. First propagation of 'Sweet Eve 2' occurred by rooting of stolons in Faversham, Kent, United Kingdom.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'Sweet Eve 2' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 2016/2275, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office in Angers, France. The trials were conducted by the Bundessortenamt in Hannover, Germany from 2018 to 2020.

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Sweet Eve 2
Strawberry: 'Sweet Eve 2'

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