Black Tartarian Cherry Tree – Sweet, Juicy Cherries for Your Orchard 🍒🌳

The Black Tartarian Cherry Tree is an exceptional variety that produces large, sweet cherries with a rich, dark color and a deliciously juicy taste. Known for its robust growth and early fruiting, this cherry tree is perfect for gardeners looking to grow high-quality fruit in their own backyard. Growing your own cherries allows you to enjoy chemical-free produce, ensuring that your fruit is fresh, healthy, and free from harmful pesticides. Not only does it save you money compared to store-bought cherries, but it also gives you the satisfaction of harvesting your own homegrown fruit. Black Tartarian cherries are ideal for eating fresh, baking into pies, or making homemade jams and preserves.

USDA Growing Zones and Chill Hours

Thrives in USDA Zones 5-8
Requires 700-900 chill hours, making it ideal for regions with cold winters ❄️

Pollination & Fruit Production

Pollination: The Black Tartarian Cherry Tree can not produce fruit on its own.
Recommended Varieties: Planting varieties like Bing or Rainier will provide proper pollination and produce larger, better-quality cherries.
Fruit Description: The Black Tartarian cherry tree produces large, dark red to almost black cherries with a smooth texture and a sweet, juicy flavor.
Taste: Known for its mild sweetness and rich flavor, Black Tartarian cherries are perfect for fresh eating, pies, and desserts.
Ripening Time: The fruit ripens early in the season, typically in June to July, allowing for an early harvest of sweet cherries.

How to Plant & Grow Black Tartarian Cherry Trees

Sun Requirements 🌞: Full sun, at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day, is necessary for optimal fruit production.
Soil Requirements 🌿: Prefers well-draining, fertile soil that is slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.0) for healthy root growth.
Spacing 🌳: Space trees 10-12 feet apart to ensure good air circulation and allow ample space for growth.
Mature Size 🌳: The Black Tartarian cherry tree reaches a mature height of 12-20 feet, making it ideal for both small and large gardens or orchards.

Step-by-Step Planting Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Soil 🧑‍🌾: Choose a well-drained site with rich, loamy soil. Amend the soil with compost or organic matter to improve fertility.
2️⃣ Dig a Hole 🕳️: Dig a hole that is twice as wide and deep as the root ball to give the roots plenty of room to spread.
3️⃣ Position the Plant 🌿: Place the tree in the hole so that the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil surface.
4️⃣ Backfill & Water 💧: Fill the hole with soil, pressing it down gently to eliminate air pockets, and water thoroughly to help settle the roots.
5️⃣ Mulch Around the Base 🌱: Apply mulch or Weed Pro Weed Mats around the tree’s base to retain moisture and prevent weeds from competing for nutrients.

Ongoing Care & Maintenance

Watering 💧: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the first year of planting. Once mature, water deeply once a week during dry periods.
Pruning ✂️: Prune during the dormant season to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning after fruiting will also help improve airflow and fruit production.
Fertilizing 🍃: Apply Nutra-Pro 1st Year Fertilizer Paks to ensure the tree receives the nutrients needed for strong growth and fruit production in the first year. For mature trees, use a balanced fertilizer in spring to support healthy fruiting.
Protection 🛡️: Use Max Growth Tree Shelters to protect young trees from pests and extreme weather 🌳🛡️.

Ripening Time, Taste & Uses

Ripens in mid-summer, typically in June to July, providing an early harvest of sweet cherries.
Sweet, juicy cherries 🍒 with a smooth texture and mild sweetness, perfect for fresh snacking or culinary uses.
Great for eating fresh, making cherry pies, cherry jams, or using in savory dishes like cherry-glazed meats 🍒🍯.

Delicious Recipes

Cherry Pie 🥧🍒

Ingredients:

6 cups Bing cherries (pitted and halved)
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pie crust

Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) 🔥.
2️⃣ Mix cherries, sugar, flour, and vanilla in a bowl 🍒.
3️⃣ Pour the mixture into the pie crust and cover with the second crust.
4️⃣ Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown 🍏🍞.

Cherry Jam 🍯🍒

Ingredients:

6 cups Bing cherries (pitted and chopped)
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice 🍋
1 packet pectin

Instructions:

1️⃣ Cook cherries, sugar, and lemon juice in a pot over medium heat until softened 🍒🍋.
2️⃣ Stir in pectin and cook for 2 minutes until thickened.
3️⃣ Pour into sterilized jars, seal, and process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes 🍯.

Cherry Smoothie 🍒🥤

Ingredients:

1 cup Bing cherries (pitted and frozen)
1/2 banana
1/2 cup yogurt
1 tablespoon honey 🍯
1/4 cup almond milk

Instructions:

1️⃣ Blend cherries, banana, yogurt, honey, and almond milk until smooth 🍒🥥.
2️⃣ Serve chilled for a refreshing and healthy drink 🥤!

Essential Products for Maximum Growth

✅ Max Growth Tree Shelters – Protects young trees from pests and weather 🌳🛡️.
✅ Nutra-Pro 1st Year Fertilizer Paks – Supports healthy root development and fruit production 🌿.
✅ Soil Moist Transplant Mix – Helps retain moisture and reduce transplant shock 💧.
✅ Weed Pro Weed Mats – Prevents weed growth and conserves moisture 🌱.

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🌿 Start growing your own cherries today! Order from Ty Ty Plant Nursery and enjoy a fruitful harvest year after year! 🌳🍒