Monterey

Monterey is moderate in day-neutrality, slightly stronger flowering than Albion, with a similar production pattern. It is a vigorous plant and may require slightly more space than Albion. The fruit produced by Monterey is slightly larger but less firm than that of Albion. Post-harvest traits for Monterey are similar to those for Albion. Monterey has outstanding flavor with a distinct sweet aftertaste that is unique among California cultivars. Monterey has a good disease resistance profile, although it is susceptible to powdery mildew; this disease will require close control by fruit growers in order to farm this cultivar successfully.

Royalty Fees: Strawberry breeding programs are funded by charging royalty fees upon the varieties that they produce. Royalty Fee for Monterey: $8 per 1,000 plants, included in the cost below.