Cherry Growth Environmental Conditions and Characteristics

Cherry Growth Environmental Conditions and Requirements

In my country, cherries are mainly produced in Liaoning, Hebei, Shaanxi, Gansu, Shandong, Henan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Sichuan. They grow on the sunny side of hillsides or by ditches and are often cultivated at an altitude of 300 to 600 meters. Chinese cherries have weak cold resistance and prefer a warm and humid climate. They are suitable for cultivation in places with an average annual temperature of 15 to 16 degrees Celsius.

Cherry growing temperature

The suitable temperature for cherries is about 15 to 16 degrees. Cherry is a fruit tree that likes light, warmth, moisture and fertilizer, and is suitable for an average annual temperature of 10 to 12 degrees Celsius.

Cherry growth humidity

Before harvesting cherries, irrigation should be carried out when the soil moisture content is 40%~60% of the total effective moisture to avoid affecting the normal growth and development of the tree and fruit. Cherry trees are very sensitive to water and cannot be too waterlogged or too dry so that they can grow better.

Cherry growing soil

Cherry orchards can be planted on the northwest slope where the temperature rises slowly in spring and the air is well circulated. However, the root system of cherries is unevenly distributed, so it is best to plant cherries in an area that is not damaged by wind. The soil should be loose and deep sandy loam.

Cherry growth cycle and process

Generally, the fruits are produced from April to May and mature from May to June. The fruit development period of cherry is very short, 30 to 40 days for early and mid-maturing varieties and 40 to 50 days for late-maturing varieties. The fruit growth can be divided into three periods: the first rapid long period, the embryo development and hard core period and the second rapid long period.