Resistant to red stele. Sensitive to copper fungicides. In preliminary trials, has produced high yields of medium to large, firm fruit. Berries are attractive and the flavour is interesting and has been described as like strawberry candy. This flavour could lead to a niche market.
Northeaster is susceptible to green petal disease but resistant to red stele.
In preliminary trials, has produced medium yields of medium sized, medium firm berries with a very fine aromatic flavour. Later berries were very attractive although king berries had a blunt, seedy tip, possibly due to a spring frost. Berries were very easy to pick and easy to hull. Resistant to red stele. In preliminary trials, has produced high yields of large, firm fruit with a fair flavour.