Description
Mid-Season Reliable Yields and Great Flavour / A Canadian Field Favourite
Developed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Cavendish is a June-bearing (short-day) variety that delivers excellent yields of large, firm berries. Ripening in the mid-season, it offers growers an ideal bridge between early varieties like Kent and mid-season ones like AAC Lila. The fruit is bright red and flavourful, with a pleasant balance of sweetness and acidity, making it well-suited for both fresh market sales and U-pick operations. While berry size can vary slightly, overall fruit quality is consistently high. Cavendish plants are vigorous and hardy, showing strong resistance to red stele root rot and good tolerance to common leaf diseases, though they may show sensitivity to the herbicide Sinbar. Valued for its reliability, productivity, and rich flavour, Cavendish continues to be a trusted choice among growers across Canada seeking dependable performance year after year.
