Flavor is generally regarded as fair to poor, especially early in the season. Flavor is enhanced by allowing berries to fully ripen before picking. Selva also shows a low tolerance to two-spotted red spider mite. This problem can be sever when the plants are not properly conditioned with appropriate chilling treatments to stimulate vigor. This variety is susceptible to powdery mildew.
Excessive storage can delay and reduce yields.
Summer planting of Selva is not recommended before September 10, with optimum performance often obtained by planting later in September. Large, very firm berries make this productive variety an excellent choice for both commercial and home gardeners. This variety is not well suited for northern locations above the Mason-Dixon Line due to its lack of winter hardiness. In Florida, is very early fruiting, usually producing some fruit in November, but the fresh fruit flavor of this cultivar is marginal. Top Everbearer Inventor, Bringhurst, University of California.