Cherry
Category: Fruit
Cherries come in two main types: sweet, which are often eaten raw, are hardy in zones 5-9, and need multiple trees for pollination; and sour, which are often cooked, hardy in zones 4-6, and self-pollinating! These types are cared for the same, and with love and patience you’ll have fresh cherries of your very own in 3-4 years!
How to Grow Cherry
Quick Info
Depth
Sun
Full Sun
Water
1 in/week
Season
Warm
Frost
Tolerant
Height
15-30 ft
Germination
Sprout to Harvest
3-4 years
Soil pH
Acidic - Neutral
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Pests
Diseases
Beneficial Critters
Growing from Seed
Cherries are not typically grown from seed.
Feeding
Fertilize a few weeks before the trees flower in spring.
Harvesting
Cherries are ready once they’re fully colored (depending on the variety, that may not be red! Some varieties are almost black, or close to yellow).
