🍒Rainier Cherry Seeds

🍒Rainier is a cherry variety. Developed by Harold Fogle of Washington State University in 1952, named after Mount Rainier. It is a hybrid variety of Bing and Van varieties. Rainier cherries are considered high-quality cherry varieties. Thin skin, creamy yellow flesh, sweet and delicious. Cherries are easily affected by temperature and wind and rain, and their flesh is generally more juicy than other sweet cherries.

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Characteristic features:

Renier cherries use European sweet cherries (Mazzard cherry) as rootstocks, which are wild or sweet cherry seedlings used for grafting. Mature Rainier cherry trees are about 30 to 35 feet (9.1 to 10.7 meters) tall and can adapt to various soils. When planting, there should be appropriate spacing between each tree so that the branches can receive sufficient sunlight, and the fruits can fully mature and have a sweet taste when harvested. Rainier cherry trees can bear fruit within 3 to 5 years after planting, bloom in early April, and harvest around late June to early July. The fruit is milky yellow to orange yellow with a touch of red spots.

This variety of cherry needs to be pollinated by other varieties of cherries, usually Bing, Van, Lapins, Black Tartarian, Lambert, etc. Rainier cherries are most suitable for growing in the cold resistant zones 4-9 of the United States Department of Agriculture.

【Appearance】: Rainier cherries are known for their beautiful yellow or golden skin with a red blush. The flesh is pale yellow, tender, and extremely sweet. The leaves are glossy, elliptical, and dark green in color.

【Growing Conditions】: Rainier cherry trees require full sun to produce abundant, high-quality fruit. They need at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Well-draining, loamy soil.

【Growth Habit】: Rainier cherry trees have an upright growth habit with a spreading canopy. They can reach a height of 15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters) and a similar spread.

【Uses】: Rainier cherries are prized for their exceptional sweetness and delicate flavor. They are often enjoyed fresh or used in desserts, jams, and preserves. The tree's spring blossoms and attractive fruit make it a desirable ornamental tree in gardens and landscapes.

【Rewarding Experience】: Growing Rainier cherry trees can be a rewarding experience, offering a delicious and visually appealing harvest. With proper care and attention, you'll be able to enjoy the delectable sweetness of Rainier cherries from your own tree.

Planting:(Detailed Planting Guide)

• Site Selection:

  • Choose a well-drained, sunny location with loamy soil.

• Planting:

  • Plant Rainier cherry trees in late winter to early spring.
  • Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball.

• Watering:

  • Maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods.

• Fertilization:

  • Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring.

• Pruning:

  • Prune during the dormant season for shape and air circulation.

• Pest and Disease Management:

  • Monitor and control pests and diseases as needed.

• Harvesting:

  • Harvest ripe Rainier cherries in late spring to early summer.

• Mulching:

  • Apply organic mulch for moisture retention and weed control.

• Support:

  • Provide support for young trees if necessary.