Variety Performance
Variety performance has several facets, and each are important for growers to consider as they affect profitability in their individual production systems.
Performance Components
Overall Yield
Timing (related to pricing at time of harvest)
Berry size (harvest labour efficiency and customer satisfaction)
Plant characteristics; plant size (relating to planting density) and number of runners (labour to remove runners in orchards)
Pest and Disease susceptibility, rain susceptibility
Genetics (variety) is one major determinant of performance. Other horticultural factors also play major roles in the outcome, including climate, pest and disease control, and plant nutrition.
