Schmidt's Bigarreau Sweet Cherry
Description
Extra large cherries with deep, rich mahogany color. Attractive cherries make excellent additions to desserts and fresh-eating snacks. Fruit is dark, fine-grained, and tender with a sweet pleasing flavor. Tree is vigorous and productive, bearing fruit in clusters. Introduced in the late 1800s. Ripens in July. Best pollinators: any other sweet cherry variety.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Large - Extra Large |
| Ripens/Harvest | July |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Juicy, Sweet |
| Texture | Fine, Firm |
| Years to Bear | 4 - 7 |
| Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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