How to grow Cherry in the UK
- TypeTree
- Ready to pickJune, July
- Space neededabout 3m x 3m
When is cherry ready to pick?
Late June-July.
Pick when deep red and sweet - taste one! Pick by the stalk to keep them fresh.
Looking after cherry
- Prune in summer only, after picking
- Water well in dry weather while the fruit swells
- Stella and Sunburst are self-fertile
Storing and keeping
Eat within a few days. Stone and freeze extras.
Pests and problems
Birds will strip a cherry tree in a day - net it as the fruit starts to colour.
Good varieties
- Stella: Dark, sweet cherries - fruits on its own.
- Sunburst: Big, sweet black cherries.
- Morello: Sour cherries for jam - happy on a shady wall.
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