Sour Cherry
Prunus cerasus

Sour Cherry Plant

Sour Cherry (Prunus cerasus) is a tree that grows 15-20 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 4-7, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun, medium moisture, is edible, and has medicinal uses.


Picture illustrating Sour Cherry plant

Habit

 Tree

Height

3-5 m

Growth

Moderate 

Soil

Well-drained, loamy

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

 Moderate

Edible

Yes 

Medicinal

Yes 

Origin

Europe, Asia

Climatic Condition

Temperate

Temperature (°)

10-20°C

Humidity (%)

50-60%

Potting media

Loamy, peat

Fertilizers

Organic, balanced NPK

Watering

Regular

Plant Weight 

500-1000 g

Flowering Time

Spring

Soil Ph level

6.0 - 7.5

Water Ph level

6.5 - 7.0

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

11 -19 kgs/ tree

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

Fruit, culinary

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Cherry Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Brown Rot.

Brown spots on leaves, White powdery growth on leaves, Brown, mushy spots on fruit

Remove infected leaves, improve air circulation, Neem oil, Remove infected fruit, improve air circulation. 

Fungicides with copper hydroxide or chlorothalonil, Sulfur-based fungicides, Fungicides with captan or thiophanate-methyl. 

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

· Contains melatonin, aiding in sleep regulation.

· High in antioxidants, reducing inflammation and improving heart health.

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