Sweet Cherry (Grafted) - Fruit Plant

About Sweet Cherry

Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium) is prized for its exceptionally sweet, juicy fruit - round to heart-shaped, with smooth glossy skin ranging from bright red to deep burgundy when ripe. It is a deciduous tree with glossy green leaves and delicate white spring blossoms.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun, 6-8 hours daily.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile sandy loam soil, pH 6.0-7.0.
• Climate: Sweet cherry is a temperate fruit - it needs a genuine cold winter (chill hours) to flower and fruit well, which is why it performs best in India's hill regions rather than the plains.

Planting & Spacing

Grow in the ground once established, in soil enriched with organic matter. Sweet cherries need cross-pollination, so a second compatible cherry variety planted nearby improves fruit set considerably.

Care

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; let the top inch dry between waterings.
• Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer high in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium once a year in spring.
• Pruning: Regularly remove dead or diseased branches to promote airflow and shape; protect ripening fruit from birds with netting.

Fruiting & Harvest

Grafted sweet cherry plants can begin fruiting in around 3-4 years under good care, provided the region gets enough winter chill hours - fruiting is unreliable in warm, low-altitude climates.

Note: This listing ships a young nursery plant, not a fruiting tree. Time to first fruit and yield vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline. The cherry pit contains cyanogenic compounds and should never be chewed or given to pets - the ripe flesh is safe and delicious.