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[Scott Smith <scott@cs.jhu.edu>]

Rivka, since Darrow does not mention any hardiness issues I expect it will be 
fine.  Suwannee is larger and more flavorful (perfumed) than Sparkle.  It can 
soften quite a bit if its raining, that was the only downside I observed.  
The taste varied based on the weather conditions, but it was always excellent.

Scott z7 MD

On Sep 1, 2011, at 5:42 PM, Road's End Farm wrote:

> How does Suwannee handle Zone 5, do you know?
> 
> My current favorite is Sparkle. Definitely not a shipping berry; but  
> delicious.
> 
> 
> 
> -- Rivka; Finger Lakes NY, Zone 5 mostly
> Fresh-market organic produce, small scale
> 
> 
> 
> On Sep 1, 2011, at 4:55 PM, Scott Smith wrote:
> 
>> Darrow considered it not very suitable in the east. See 
>> http://www.nal.usda.gov/pgdic/Strawberry/book/bokten.htm 
>> for Darrow's description of Marshall as well as other heirloom  
>> varieties.
>> 
>> I did a test planting of heirloom varieties several years ago and  
>> found Suwannee to be my favorite.  I agree with Darrow: "Suwannee  
>> was named for its very high dessert quality, which is perhaps the  
>> best in the United States".
>> 
>> Scott z7 MD
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