Dessert cherries are tasty both fresh and processed, which is why they have always been popular. To satisfy the needs of the consumer, breeders have done a tremendous amount of work. As a result, hybrids were obtained that are distinguished by their extraordinary taste, sweetness and aroma.
Dessert Morozova
This large-fruited dessert and early-ripening variety is new, bred in 1997 by breeder Tatyana Morozova. Thanks to its taste and ease of cultivation, it quickly gained popularity among gardeners.
The fruits are round, large, one-dimensional, weight ranges from 3.7 to 5 g. The skin is distinguished by a rich bright red color, subcutaneous points are visible under it. The tender, juicy flesh is also colored red. The taste is sweet, with an almost imperceptible sourness. It is characterized by a high sugar content – 12.77%. Tasters rated Dessert Morozova 4.7 points.
Sap
This variety was bred by Belarusian breeders in 2002 and appeared in Russia in 2005. In fact, Zhivitsa is a hybrid of cherries and sweet cherries, which explains the uncharacteristic sweetness of cherries. Despite the low sugar content (8-9%), the fruits earned a rating from tasters - 4.8 points.
The round berries of a rich dark cherry color have an average size and weight of about 3.7-4 g.The juicy, dense pulp is distinguished by an insignificant amount of acid for the culture - 1-1.5%.
Volochaevka
It is unique in its kind, as it was bred by crossing such old and popular varieties as Vladimirovka and Lyubitelskaya. Volochaevka was included in the State Register in 1997.
Small, smooth berries weighing up to 4 g differ in sugar content within 10%. Volochaevka belongs to the Morel group due to the rich red color of the skin and juice. The pulp has a dense structure, has a bright sweet-sour taste, aromatic and juicy. Tasting score – 4.7 points.
Fad
A dessert variety, it is a hybrid of the Valery Chkalov cherry and the Griot Ostgeimsky cherry. Included in the State Register in 2010. Berries contain up to 11.7% sugar, acid - 1.03%.
Flat-round, large fruits with smooth thin skin of dark red color have a mass of 5 to 7 g. The pulp is unusually juicy, with a pronounced sweet taste and barely noticeable sourness. The quirk earned a tasting score of 4.7 points.
Shy
One of the most delicious dessert cherries is Shy. Fruits weighing 4.5 g contain acids - 0.86%, sugars - 11.2%. The variety was included in the State Register in 2014.
The color of the skin of the fruit is very rich, dark red, almost black. Dense, rich red flesh, soft and juicy. Thanks to its amazing taste and aroma, Shyness received a high tasting score of 5.0 points.
Ksenia
Refers to new large-fruited varieties for dessert purposes. It is a hybrid of the Valery Chkalov cherry and the Nord Star cherry, entered into the State Register in 2012.The sugar content in the berries is 8.0%, acid - 1.1%.
The berries are large (weighing up to 9 g) and are characterized by a rounded flat shape and a rich red skin color. The dark red juicy pulp is dense in structure, somewhat grainy, and has a bright taste. Taster rating: 4.7 points.
All of the listed dessert cherry varieties are worthy representatives of the culture. They are distinguished by excellent taste, good presentation, and are unpretentious in cultivation. Well, which variety to choose for your garden, everyone decides for themselves.
I wish they could tell you where you can buy them.