Late-Harvest Cherry Tree
Numerous cultivars of cherry tree exist, producing different-tasting fruit. Besides a variety in flavor, these trees also bear fruit at different times. Some are ready to harvest in spring, but some varieties aren't ready until summer. Does this Spark an idea?
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Time Frame
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Most cherries are ready to harvest by late May, but late-harvest cherries will make you wait until mid- to late June. For most cherry trees, the harvest window is slim, only a matter of weeks.
Benefits
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The Lambert is one type of late-harvest cherry tree. This tree with large, black cherries has a reputation of being one of the highest quality cultivars. Since it ripens late in the season, it is less susceptible to cracking than other cherries.
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Other Types
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Other late harvest cherries include the Stella, which is very similar to the Lambert, and the bright-red Sweetheart, which is crunchy rather than soft when ripe. Another late harvest type is the tart English Morello, which is used for cooking.
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References
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