SOUR CHERRIES
Sour Cherry (Prunus cerasus L.) is a woody plant and belongs to the family Rosaceae, genus Prunus. Sour cherries are in high demand for fresh consumption, but they are also very appreciated in industrial processing in the production of juices, jams, compotes, and as a frozen product. It is believed that cherries originating in Asia Minor, and brought to Greece. According to its nutritional composition, cherries are especially rich in vitamin C and B, and potassium. Thanks to the plant pigment anthocyanin, a strong antioxidant, cherries are very important in maintaining good health. Sour cherry fruit trees produced in our nurseries are done with the latest technology producing a tree for a professional sour cherry producer and industrial orchards.
SOUR CHERRY
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OBLAČINSKA
TREE:
Low to medium vigour, round to wide pyramidal crown, dense. A spur-like habit of branching. Flowering mid-early. Oblačinska gives regular and abundant yields, great for machine harvesting. Starts bearing in the third year after planting. Relatively resilient to drought, and tolerant to various soils.
POLLINATORS:
Self-fertile. This cherry can be used as a pollinator for sweet cherry varieties.
FRUIT APPEARANCE:
Rounded to flat rounded in shape, with an intense, deep, dark red color. Thin glossy covering skin. Dark red flesh, juicy, medium-firm, with a pleasant aroma, tastes sour with a possible sweet note. Rich in soluble dry matter, sugar, acid, and vitamins. The juice made from Oblacinska sour cherry has an intense red color.
FRUIT SIZE:
Small to medium-large.
HARVEST:
Late June and early July
COMMERCIAL USE:
This sour cherry variety is very popular for modern, industrial, intensive dense orchards. Used as a table variety, and excellent for the food processing industry, as canned, frozen, and in juices. Handles transport very well.
KELLERIIS
TREE:
The Kelleriis sour cherry tree is a small to medium-sized tree with an upright and spreading growth habit. It forms a well-rounded canopy with moderate vigor. It blooms late, typically in late April or early May. Yields are abundant.
POLLINATORS:
Self-fertile variety.
FRUIT APPEARANCE:
The Kelleriis sour cherry features medium-sized fruits with a round to slightly heart-shaped form. The shiny and smooth skin has a vibrant dark red color, almost black when fully ripe that makes the fruit's appearance visually striking. The flesh of the Kelleriis sour cherry is juicy and succulent, with a bright red color, and bold and tangy flavor profile with a perfect balance between sweetness and tartness.
FRUIT SIZE:
Kelleriis sour cherries are typically medium in size, although they can vary depending on growing conditions.
HARVEST:
The Kelleriis sour cherry is usually ready for harvest in the mid to late summer, typically from end of June through beginning of July, depending on the specific growing region and climate. It is important to pick the cherries at their peak of ripeness when they have developed their characteristic deep red color and are firm to the touch and to keep optimal flavor and quality.
COMMERCIAL USE:
Kelleriis sour cherries are highly valued for their culinary applications and are commonly used in various food products. Due to their vibrant color, tangy flavor, and balanced sweetness, they are ideal for making jams, jellies, pies, preserves, and other delicious desserts. Their characteristic taste works well for creating sauces, syrups, and beverages. Additionally, Kelleriis sour cherries are good for freezing or processing making them suitable for commercial production and extending their availability beyond the harvest season.
SCHATTENMORELLE
TREE:
A hardy, medium vigorous variety with a rounded crown and branches that bend down. Blossoms late in the season. Recommended to be regularly thinned. An early bearer with regular and abundant yields. Thrives best when fully exposed to the sun.
POLLINATORS:
Self-fertile.
FRUIT APPEARANCE:
Round shaped, dark red in color. The flesh is semi-firm, juicy. Sourish in taste and a very pleasant aroma.
FRUIT SIZE:
Medium-large.
HARVEST:
Early July.
COMMERCIAL USE:
It is a great yielder and the fruits are of great quality. Suitable for processing.
