| Colour | medium red, appealingly glossy |
| Comments | interesting new variety for direct marketing |
Sonsation is a new variety by Flevo Berry with a medium ripening period. The fruits of Sensation are evenly formed and easy to pick. The yield of this variety is above the ones of Elsanta and Sonata. The color of this fruit is an appealing medium red with an attractive gloss. This variety convinces with a good firmness, yet the skin of the fruit is a little bit sensitive. Due to the very good taste of Sonata, it is interesting and recommended for direct marketing. Especially regarding the very important main season ripening period, this variety is a true gain or alternative for the current assortment.
Sonsation blossoms at the same height as the leaves and because of that the fruits are easy to pick, while at the same time, they are protected from frost. The percentage of class 1 fruits is high. This variety grows fast and is not very sensitive for diseases.
Sonsation has a high need for trace elements. When fertilizing, this should be kept in mind and considered. This variety is also suitable for reproduction sites. Sonsation is an interesting new variety especially for direct marketing. If the firmness of the fruit is sufficient for the wholesale market time and experience will show.