Splendor: Early-maturing, productive, and ready to impress

A short-day strawberry variety designed to bring the season forward without compromising quality.

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Technical Specifications

Product type:

Strawberry

Variety type:

Short Day

Production period:

Early

Plant type:

Compact

Fruit size:

Medium – Large

Shape of the fruit:

Conical

Production area:

Temperate climates; southern Spain, the rest of the Mediterranean region, and North Africa.

What Makes It Special

Splendor is a short-day strawberry variety designed to bring the season forward without compromising on quality. Its compact, small-to-medium-sized plant allows for quick and efficient harvesting.

It produces consistently throughout the growing season, yielding medium-to-large, conical-shaped fruits with a deep red color both inside and out.


The flavor offers a balanced combination of sweetness and acidity, maintaining a stable Brix level throughout the season. This strawberry wins over farmers with its reliability and consumers with its flavor and appearance.

Benefits for Farmers

High productivity from the start of the season.

Efficient harvesting thanks to its compact size.

Acceptance in international markets, both for fresh produce and for industrial use.

Post-harvest shelf life: firm skin, ideal for ensuring the produce arrives at its destination in perfect condition.

Experts and Consumers Weigh In

Coach’s Comments

“Splendor tends to grow slowly. It is recommended to apply generous amounts of fertilizer as soon as the plant develops its first new roots—what farmers call ‘establishing the plant.’”

Consumer Review

“We love the color and appearance of Splendor at home; the flavor reminds us of the classic, in-season strawberries we’ve always enjoyed.”

Technical Specifications

Potted plant:

September and October

Bare-root plant:

October

Refrigeration plant:

June through September

Where to Grow It

Splendor is particularly well suited to temperate climates: southern Spain, the Mediterranean region, and North Africa.

Splendor

An early-maturing variety that combines yield, flavor, and disease resistance. Because at El Pinar, we don’t just produce plants—we cultivate trust for farmers around the world.

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