Standard management practices were followed and plants were picked for yield and berry size data in 1996 and 1997. Fruit firmness was measured with a FirmTech1 meter. Yields both years were relatively low due to weather events. Some minor frost damage occurred in the spring of 1996 and 1997, primarily on the early varieties. The performance of the varieties is summarized in the table.
All data are means of the two harvest seasons.
The varieties were classified as early, mid-season or late, and statistical comparisons were made only within these groups. The standard early varieties are Honeoye, Annapolis and Earliglow. Honeoye is the most productive, followed by Annapolis, then Earliglow. One newer variety in this season that has promise is Chambly. Chambly was developed in Quebec, and is an attractive, cone-shaped, medium sized berry.