Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium) PACIFIC RED

Cherry (Prunus avium) 'Pacific Red'

Early self-fertile American variety with large and crunchy fruits.

'Pacific Red' is a premium American cherry variety licensed by Cot International. It is valued primarily for its self-fertility (very important pollinator for 'Nimba') and high, annual productivity. The fruits are large, firm, and achieve high sugar content (18° Brix).

Main advantages of the variety:

• Self-fertility and excellent pollination capability (e.g., for 'Nimba').
• Large fruits (28 – 30 mm) with crunchy flesh.
• Excellent sweet taste (18° Brix) and low acidity.
• Extremely high and regular yield.
• Rapid time till first cropping.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: USA (California)
• Breeder: SMS Unlimited
• Licensor: Cot International (France) - protected variety.

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Average to strong. Habit is open, semi-upright.
• Productivity: Bearing onset is rapid. Yield is very good and regular every year.
• Fruiting: Fruits on fruiting spurs.

Fruit

• Size: Large, diameter 28 – 30 mm (some sources state min. 26/28 mm).
• Shape: Round to kidney-shaped.
• Color: Dark to deep red.
• Flesh: Very firm (Durofel 85), crunchy.
• Taste: Excellent, aromatic, and sweet (18° Brix) with low acid content.

Resistance and Requirements

• Cracking: Average susceptibility to cracking.
• Storage: Good storage ability.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Flowering: Early (same period as 'Nimba').
• Pollination: Self-fertile. It is a very good pollinator for 'Nimba'.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Early, approximately +5 to +8 days after Burlat (May/June).