Cherry

Sweet cherries are an emerging high-value crop in cooler Himalayan districts with good export potential.

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Bigarreau Napoleon

Prunus avium

Traditional European sweet cherry introduced to Kashmir. Pale yellow skin with red blush, firm pale cream flesh. Sweet, mild flavour. Classic bicolour cherry variety. Harvest late...

Traditional European sweet cherry introduced to Kashmir. Pale yellow skin with red blush, firm pale cream flesh. Sweet, mild flavour. Classic bicolour cherry variety. Harvest late May-June.

Altitude Range

Relative to other Cherry varieties

4,500 ft 5,000 ft – 8,500 ft 8,500 ft

Chilling Hours

Relative to other Cherry varieties

800
hours
700 800

Ideal Temperature

Relative to other Cherry varieties

-5°C -5°C – 28°C 30°C

Days to Maturity

75d
60d 85d

Flowering

Mid

Harvest Window

Late May – June

Rain Tolerance

Medium

Available soon

Available soon

Storage Life

poor

Market Demand

Medium

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