Cherry

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

स्टेला

Stella

Prunus avium

First self-fertile sweet cherry from Canada, introduced to Kashmir in 1989. Dark red to purple heart-shaped fruit, firm dark red flesh. Sweet, good flavour, reliable cropper. Premi...

First self-fertile sweet cherry from Canada, introduced to Kashmir in 1989. Dark red to purple heart-shaped fruit, firm dark red flesh. Sweet, good flavour, reliable cropper. Premium export quality.

Altitude Range

Relative to other Cherry varieties

4,500 ft 5,000 ft – 8,000 ft 8,500 ft

Chilling Hours

Relative to other Cherry varieties

700
hours
700 800

Ideal Temperature

Relative to other Cherry varieties

-5°C -4°C – 30°C 30°C

Days to Maturity

70d
60d 85d

Flowering

Mid

Harvest Window

Late May – June

Rain Tolerance

Medium

Available soon

Available soon

Storage Life

fair

Market Demand

High

Export Quality

Certified

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