Strawberry plant `Soquel`

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant of the short-day type characterized by its suitability for winter and summer plantings and its runner prolificy in the nursery. The variety is further characterized by its fruiting habit which is earlier and longer than 'Aiko'. The plants of the variety are low to semi-erect and its flowers are self fertile. The fruit is medium conic to very symmetrical in shape, often hollow internally and firm and durable making it suitable for the fresh market and processing. Fruit skin has a finish more glossy and attractive than 'Aiko' and fruit flavor is comparable to that of the best California varieties presently in use.

We claim: 
     
       1. The new and distinct variety of strawberry plant herein described and illustrated and identified by the characteristics enumerated above.