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Black Republican
ब्लैक रिपब्लिकन
About Black Republican
US sweet cherry from Oregon (1860), grown in HP orchards since 1920. Very dark purple to black skin, firm dark red flesh. Sweet, rich, good quality. Popular in HP markets.
Where it grows well
Altitude5,000 – 8,500 ft
Chilling needed800 hours
Ideal temperature-5 – 28 °C
Rain toleranceMedium
Season
FloweringMid season
HarvestMid season
Harvest windowLate May – June
Bloom to harvest72 days
The fruit
ShapeRound
Average weight8 g
Skin colourVery dark purple to black
Flesh colourDark red, firm
StorageFair
Market demandMedium
Taste
Sweet, rich, good quality, dark colour, popular in HP markets
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