Cornell's newest and darkest strawberry variety — Purple Wonder — made its debut at the Philadelphia International Flower Show March 5 through an exclusive licensing agreement with seed giant W. Atlee Burpee Co.
"Purple Wonder is sweet and aromatic, with outstanding strawberry flavor," said Courtney Weber, Cornell small fruits breeder and associate professor of horticulture. "But the color is something you won't be able to find in any grocery store."
The medium-sized berries turn from creamy white to red before ripening into an intense burgundy.
"The color develops all the way through the fruit, which might surprise consumers accustomed to supermarket fruit with color mostly on the surface," said Weber. "And letting the fruit ripen on the plant just makes the berries sweeter."
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