Joan J

• Season: Early August
• Main characteristic/s: Exceptional eating quality, High-yielding, large fruit
• Breeder: Medway Fruits

Cropping Season

• Cropping profile

In Southern England the primocane crop starts to ripen at a similar time to that of Autumn Bliss, but a higher proportion of its crop ripens in early August.

Fruit Quality

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The most striking quality of its fruits is the fleshy texture, which provides a remarkable, mouth-feel experience. Flavour is also excellent. Fruit colour is only slightly dark on the cane, but tends to darken rapidly after picking. Picking the fruit daily is recommended. The skin of the fruit is not as strong as its overall texture.

Fruit Yield

• Fruit weights

Typical yields are 20% higher than those of Autumn Bliss. The earliest fruits typically weight 6g, the overall average fruit size is 5g.

Plant Characteristics

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The stout canes are spine-free and numerous, and their growth is vigorous, tall and erect.

Use of the Variety
The earliness, large fruit size and excellent eating qualities make the variety an ideal choice for amateurs and pick-your-own growers.

Plant Supply
Joan J is protected under Community (EU) Plant Variety Rights Grant No. EU 10236; South Africa PVR Grant No. ZA20073724; Ukraine PBR Grant No. 14296002; US Patent No. PP 18954. The propagation and sale of plants, or parts of plants, of Joan J without a licence is prohibited. Only Propagation Licence holders can propagate and receive propagation grade material (and not Sales or Growing-on Transformation Licence holders). Joan J is available from the following licensed propagators: