Cherry

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

डबल

Double

Prunus avium

Kashmiri traditional cultivar of French origin. Dark red to black skin, firm dark red flesh. Sweet, firm, good shelf life. Popular local cultivar with late season harvest.

Kashmiri traditional cultivar of French origin. Dark red to black skin, firm dark red flesh. Sweet, firm, good shelf life. Popular local cultivar with late season harvest.

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

80d
60d 85d

Flowering

Mid

Harvest Window

June – Early July

Rain Tolerance

Medium

Available soon

Available soon

Storage Life

fair

Market Demand

High

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