Strawberry plant named ‘QBC-1’

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#Botanical classification: Fragaria spp.

#Variety denomination: Strawberry plant named ‘QBC-1’.

#The accompanying photographs illustrate the overall appearance of the new and distinct variety of ‘QBC-1’.

#FIG. 1. A section of ‘QBC-1’ plants grown in central New York, USA in a runner produced matted row one year after planting showing leaf and flower truss characteristics.

#FIG. 2. Two ‘QBC-1’ plants as grown in a fall planted, no runner, plasticulture system in central Virginia showing leaf and fruiting characteristics. Lower branched trusses and prolonged flowering occur because plants are cold protected during their flower initiation period.

#The following is a detailed botanical description of the new and distinct variety of strawberry plant ‘QBC-1’, its flower, fruit, foliage and trusses, based on observation of specimens.

#Statements of characteristics herein represent exemplary observations of the cultivar herein. Where dimensions, sizes, colors, and other characteristics are given, it is to be understood that such characteristics are approximations and averages. The field observations reported herein are largely based on observations made on mature plants located in plots in central Virginia, USA and central New York, USA. The specimens were propagated from the original plant and have retained the characteristics of the original selection.

#Cultivar name—‘QBC-1’.