Sweet Ann is an American remontant strawberry variety developed in California, characterized by high yield and a long fruiting period from June to October. Medium-height plants with strong vertical flower clusters and large dark green leaves exhibit high resistance to a wide range of fungal diseases, making this variety suitable for both commercial cultivation and home gardens. The plant is cold-hardy and winter-hardy, preferring sunny locations with fertile, moist, and loose soils.
The berries of Sweet Ann are large, conical in shape, weighing approximately 35-45 grams, bright red with an intense gloss. The flesh is red, juicy, and firm, not crunchy, but distinguished by high density and strength, ensuring good transportability and long storage without loss of quality. The flavor is sweet-tart, with sweetness predominating, which develops as the berries ripen and take on a dark red hue, becoming rich and distinctly berry-like.
For successful cultivation, regular watering, weeding, spring fertilization, soil loosening, and runner pruning are recommended. The optimal planting distance is 25 cm between plants and 40 cm between rows. Sweet Ann is propagated by runners and division of the plant. The berries are suitable for fresh consumption, freezing, and processing, making this variety universally popular among gardeners and producers.
