Coming from the cherry tree , the cherry is an ovoid-shaped fruit, approximately 3 centimeters in diameter .
Their colors tend to be deep red, deep red, and sometimes deep purple. Its flavor will depend on the type of cherry , since there are two considerations for its flavor, which has given rise to the sweet cherry and the sour cherry. Its origins are located in Turkey, since it was found by a Roman warrior , who, during his trip, decided to take it to Rome with his king, which led to its subsequent distribution throughout the rest of the world in a way progressive.
Index
- 1 Get to know cherries a little better
- 2 So, the steps to harvest cherries are as follows:
Get to know cherries a little better
Despite their tiny size, cherries are one of the most expensive fruits on the market and are used in exotic dishes, in some desserts and as an aphrodisiac.
Its image is well known, therefore, this fruit has managed to walk the red carpet of the entire basket that the user has to choose from in their respective market. This can perhaps be attributed to its aroma, particular flavor and importation . As a result of the above, one of the alternatives that many consumers may consider is the possibility of harvesting cherries at home, a very practical idea given the high prices of this fruit. They are used
In this sense, this article will present the steps to follow to harvest cherries at home , in such a way that the user can put them into practice, managing to enjoy this fruit without the need to deal with figures that are considerably hostile to our pocket. .
So, the steps to harvest cherries are as follows:
The place of the seed must be kept moist and for this, the user must constantly check the place where the seed is sown.
It is recommended to water the area where it is going to be planted little by little. When the primary root of the cherry begins to grow, the seed should be submerged about 7cm deep. This stream of water must be maintained, in such a way that the soil remains moist. Likewise, this procedure must be carried out until the seed is a small tree .
Once the tree has a considerable height, it must be moved. The height considered for this is 15 cm or at least a height at which the user considers that the roots will be able to adapt to a pot . Thus, once this is done, the user must take into account that there must be at least 7 meters of distance between the plants.
Apply mound with annual frequency, which will provide protection to the plant. Prudent amounts of fertilizer should also be applied .
In addition to the above, the user should try to develop strategies to protect the plant, since its aroma and color can be attractive to insects and some birds.
During the fall, the tree must be protected from the sun’s rays -considered hostile at that time of year- for which the stem must be painted with white latex paint . This paint should not be toxic (for logical reasons).
As the tree grows, the user must prune it, generating attractive shapes and at the same time, stimulating the growth of the fruits .
Pollinating the flowers will be an effective way to stimulate the development of the fruits , therefore, it is advisable to find ways to pollinate it.
As we can see, cherries deserve a dedicated harvest, perhaps this is one of the reasons that makes their price somewhat outrageous.
But to all these, the user must be very precise with the exposed measures , since this fruit does not tolerate margins of error during its harvest. Thus, the user must constantly monitor this fruit, since, as we can see, birds and insects find it very attractive , which is why the user will have to develop strategies to be constantly looking around, avoiding the possibility of losing this fruit for environmental reasons.
