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Cherry

Cherry

Malpighia emarginata

Medium difficultyWinter (Cool regions)Fruits & Vegetables
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
24" pot
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Start from
Nursery raise and transplant

About Cherry

True sweet cherries (Prunus avium) from the mountains will completely fail in the Lucknow heat. For terrace gardeners in the plains, the 'Barbados Cherry' (Acerola) is the perfect substitute. It thrives in hot weather, stays compact, and produces vitamin C-rich, cherry-like fruits continuously.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate (50-70%)
Rain sensitivity
High (Prone to fungal issues)

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–60
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 61–89
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 90–365

Common pests and diseases

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