Strawberries are a delicious and lovely fruit in many people around the world. Egyptian strawberries have a slightly sweet and sour taste, and contain many useful nutrients such as vitamin C, dietary fiber and antioxidants. Egypt is one of the countries with a great experience in high quality strawberry cultivation.
Strawberry Types
There are several types of strawberries that vary in size, taste, and endurance during transport and storage. Among the most famous of these species:
1- Festival
The Evestval is one of the most popular types used in export thanks to its high endurance during long-distance shipping. This species is characterized by a large to medium size, and its slick red color attracts eyes.
• Features:
• Good resistance to environmental factors and transport conditions.
• Excellent flavor blends sweetness with mild acidity.
• Strong texture and thick flesh which makes it suitable for shipping and storage without being affected too much.
Fortuna
Another class famous for exporting from producing countries, has a large size and light colour, and its flavor is characterized by outstanding sweetness.
• Features:
• Attractive shape and soft appearance.
• Excellent ability to withstand long-distance transport without being affected by its shape or flavor.
• High productivity, making it a preferred choice for farmers and exporters.