Varieties

The latest look at strawberry cultivar trials, and how they have been performing at our two research centers.

Variety testing is an important part of the research we do at the U of MN. We put classic and newer varieties to the test to determine how they stand up to challenges specific to different areas of the state. 

Quantity or quality? Fruit growers rely on both, but how is quality measured?

Harvesting can be tricky for a fruit that doesn’t change color. So how do we know when a kiwiberry is ready to harvest?

You’ve been hearing about an exciting new fruiting vine called kiwiberry that can produce tropical tasting fruit in Minnesota, but which varieties should you plant?

How do you market a new fruit that most people have never tried? Read more to find out how kiwiberries are piquing consumer interest.

Which old world hard cider apple varieties will survive in Minnesota? Do our common Minnesota-hardy apple varieties have characteristics well-suited for making hard cider? Our research and extension team aims to find out.

Get a glimpse into the newest berry varieties being tested at the University of Minnesota.

We experimented with living mulches for weed control and soil building between rows of annual strawberries. Here’s what we found out.