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.
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.
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.