Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN Midlate. In preliminary trials, has produced large, firm berries with very good flavour. Winona is resistant to red stele and reported to tolerant of the black root rot complex. Should be tested as a possible replacement for Blomidon. In preliminary trials, has produced medium to large yields of medium sized berries.
Berries are medium firm, uniform in shape and of fair to good flavour.
Botrytis control may be a problem. Latestar is resistant to red stele. In preliminary trials, has produced large yields of large sized, pale orange berries. Berry flesh is firm but skin may be subject to injury from excessive rain. Ripens with Veestar but larger and more productive.