Bigarreau Napoleon Cherry – 10 Seeds, Heart-Shaped Fruit, White, Firm Flesh, Ripens Mid-June, Easy to Grow, Non-GMO
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Immerse yourself in the experience of growing your own cherries with our exclusive Bigarreau Napoleon Cherry seeds. This prized variety is the ideal choice for fruit growing enthusiasts and anyone looking to enhance their garden space with a majestic, productive tree. Designed for both experienced growers and novices, these seeds offer an easy and rewarding start, ensuring superior fruit directly from your garden. The Bigarreau Napoleon Cherry is renowned for its distinctive heart-shaped fruit, firm white flesh, and optimal ripening in mid-June, making it a valuable addition to any vegetable and orchard seed collection.
Technical and agronomic details:
Botanical name: Prunus avium 'Bigarreau Napoleon'
Quantity of seeds: 10 seeds selected to ensure high germination.
Plant type and cultivation cycle: Perennial fruit tree, long-lived and robust, which offers abundant harvests for many years.
Plant height: The tree can reach a height of 4-6 meters depending on the rootstock and pruning techniques, developing a broad and lush crown.
Uses: The fruits are excellent for fresh consumption, perfect for making jams, preserves, cakes, syrups and preserves, enhancing your recipes with a genuine touch.
Tasting Notes: It produces large cherries with a shiny, red-and-yellow skin. The flesh is pinkish-white, very firm, juicy, and incredibly sweet, with a balanced, aromatic flavor.
Resistance and Origin: Historic and consolidated variety, resistant to moderate winter temperatures, prefers temperate and not excessively dry climates.
Sowing period: Sowing can take place in autumn or early winter, preferably after a 2-3 month cold stratification period to break seed dormancy, or in spring once this procedure has been completed.
Harvest period: The fruits ripen around mid-June, offering an abundant and delicious harvest.
Optimal conditions for germination: Seeds require a period of cold stratification (2-5°C for 60-90 days) to stimulate germination. The seedling substrate should be kept consistently moist but well-drained.
Soil type: Prefers fertile, deep, well-drained soil with a neutral or slightly acidic pH. Avoid waterlogging.
Recommended exposure: For optimal growth and abundant production, full sun exposure for most of the day is recommended.
Germination time: After stratification, germination can take 4 to 8 weeks, depending on environmental conditions.
Pot or open ground cultivation: Although it prefers open ground for full development, it is possible to start cultivation in large pots for the first few years, and then transplant the sapling to a permanent location.
Quality Specifications: Our seeds are Non-GMO (genetically modified), carefully selected for their varietal purity and high germination strength, guaranteeing the growth of healthy and vigorous plants.
Choosing our Bigarreau Napoleon cherry seeds for your organic vegetable garden and orchard means investing in the future production of wholesome and delicious fruit. Thanks to its easy growth and remarkable hardiness, this variety promises a high yield of exceptionally high-quality fruit. Enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting cherries with firm flesh, intense flavor, and versatile culinary uses, turning every bite into an unforgettable experience. It's the perfect option for those seeking a rewarding gardening experience and wanting to enjoy the best of nature directly from their own garden.