Ovation

Released by the USDA, Beltsville, MD breeding program, Ovation is a late midseason, disease-resistant variety.

Fruiting later than Jewel, Ovation produces fruit that is firm, glossy, large-sized, bright red to orange-red in color, with pleasant aromatics and mild flavor. The plant is vigorous, resistant to five strains of red stele and shows good tolerance to foliage diseases. USDA trials show Ovation is especially adapted to plasticulture, and is highly recommended for trial.

Characteristics Berry Size: Large Best in Zones: 4 - 8 Firmness: Firm Flavor: Good Freezing Quality: Good Resistant to: Red Stele