The Canadian Berry Trial Network: Final Update to Industry
Citation
Amyotte B, Gerbrandt E, Lafontaine P, Zandstra J, Crawford J. 2023. The Canadian Berry Trial Network: Final Update to Industry. FVGC. https://fvgc.ca/projects-and-programs/current-projects [Project Report to Industry]
Plain language summary
This document summarizes results from the first cycle of the Canadian Berry Trial Network (CBTN), an activity of Horticulture Cluster 3 (2018-2023). The report is written in plain language as an update to industry with practical recommendations for cultivar selection. The CBTN performed strawberry and raspberry variety evaluations during 2019-2022, and established highbush blueberry trials in 2022. The trials included numbered selections, new named cultivars, and industry standards. Summary results for strawberry and raspberry from the 2019-2022 growing seasons are presented, along with a list of blueberry varieties to be evaluated in the next project cycle (2023-2028).
Abstract
This document summarizes results from the first cycle of the Canadian Berry Trial Network (CBTN), an activity of Horticulture Cluster 3 (2018-2023). The report is written in plain language as an update to industry with practical recommendations for cultivar selection. The CBTN performed strawberry and raspberry variety evaluations during 2019-2022, and established highbush blueberry trials in 2022. The trials included numbered selections, new named cultivars, and industry standards. Summary results for strawberry and raspberry from the 2019-2022 growing seasons are presented, along with a list of blueberry varieties to be evaluated in the next project cycle (2023-2028).