AC Wendy Strawberry (Bundle of 25)AC Wendy was developed by the Kentville Research Station in Nova Scotia. The strawberry is wedge shaped to conic, with firm, bright red flesh of good quality. Rich, Sweet Tart Flavor It has a rich, sweet tart strawberry flavor with a hint of raspberryfirm on the outside and buttery on the inside. Early to Produce These are the first to come on in Missoula, bearing as early as mid June. Cold Hardy with Winter Tips Hardy to Zone 3, but be sure to mulch
Pretty borage-like flowers
so the information below should be considered secondhand rather than experiential
with less branching and a smaller root size (caliper about 5/8")
with sharp points on the ends of the scales
To be conservative — and until we observe real-world Montana performance — Blue Pearmain should be able to withstand –35°F as an absolute extreme
these seedlings are expected to be hardy to -40°F
It is an upright to spreading tree with an open center and moderate vigor
Flesh is firm and melting
If you're in an area that regularly sees winter temps below -30°F
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and Red Delicious is even less hardy—we recommend choosing a more cold-tolerant variety in those regions
Red Beauty and Arctic Beauty have hands down the best for us in Western Montana of all the hardy kiwis we have tried growing