Charles Anway Berry Trials Project

Charles Anway produced his first commercial Chilkat Valley crop of strawberries in 1908. He developed a hybrid berry that created a huge demand around Southeast Alaska and the Yukon Territory. Today many successful strawberry beds in Haines are claimed to be original Anway strawberries. In partnership with two local Haines growers, we are conducting both strawberry and blueberry cultivar trials. Many cultivars grow well in the Pacific Northwest where the climate is similar to the Chilkat Valley. The observed warming trend in Southeast Alaska will extend our growing season and improve our already strong conditions for berry production.

Key Project Goals: Increasing food security and the economic importance of berry cultivation; and determining the best local strawberry and blueberry cultivars.