christiana
The sweet cherry ,Christiana' does not only taste good but is also characterized by perfect fruits still hanging on the tree whereas other varieties have already burst. Due to its long harvest period cherries can be picked over a long time. ,Christiana' offers an aromatic taste and a very good output potential. Many years of experience in cultivation in Switzerland have proven this.
PARENTS:
,Van' x ,Kordia'
GROWTH:
quite strong growth, intensive pruning is necessary, well garnished, quite branched
BLOSSOM:
very early, S-Allele S3S6 (source: JKI, Dr. Mirko Schuster); good pollinators with same ripening time are: ,Aida' (S), ,Vanda' (S); pollinators with different ripening time: ,Lapins', ,Rita' (S), ,Souvenir des Charmes', ,Sweetheart' ®, ,Sumtare'
RIPENESS:
3rd to 4th cherry week
APPEARANCE:
large, attractive fruits, dark red, when fully ripe black red
QUALITY:
firm and very juicy flesh, hardly ever burst
TASTE:
flavourful, aromatic
CROP YIELD:
high to very high
SPECIAL NOTES:
To obtain optimal yield intensive pruning is recommended during harvest time.
