Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
grown in California and Arizona. No longer considered commercially
suitable in British Columbia. Can be difficult to grow for the fresh mar-
ket in the eastern United States due to rain cracking. A good pollinizer
for many sweet cherries, but do not use to pollinate 'Regina'.
Whitegold
Climate Zones:
Zones 5-7
Notes:
The medium-sized, yellowish-red fruits ripen in mid-season. A
new variety gaining popularity. Reported to be disease- and crack-res-
istant. Self-fruitful.
TABLE 6.3
Suggested Tart Cherry Varieties
Balaton
Climate Zones:
Zones 5-8
Notes:
The medium-red fruits are larger and firmer than 'Mont-
morency' (see below) and are sweet enough to be eaten fresh. Ripens
over an extended period and is well suited to farmers' markets. Popu-
lar in the Midwest and Upper Midwest, Northeastern United States,
and the Mid-Atlantic states. Self-fruitful but produces larger and bet-
ter crops with cross-pollination from any other tart cherry.
