Growing & Maintenance Tips for Prunus x Kerrasis 'Cupid'

Plant in full sun, and water well for the first 3 years. Enjoy the beautiful fruit, as well as the fragrant and showy flowers. They tolerate mild summers and cold winters, hardy to zone 3 (-40C). Prune only in late winter or early spring. Expect fruit 3 years after planting, producing maximum yields within 7 years. Wonderfully sweet taste! High sugar content up to 22 Brix. (similar to grocery store seetness levels) Simply harvest by hand, shake the branches vigorously until cherries fall, or even hit branches together in two handfuls, which seems the easiest and quickest method. Be sure to use a tarp or create a catch frame to ease the collection of your fresh cherries. Some varieties are better for fresh eating, and others for processing. If you plant each variety, you can enjoy fresh cherries from July to mid-September. Romance series are naturally dark. Consume the fruit within 2 days for freshest taste, or process for later use - just wash, pit and freeze. Great for organic gardening.