Justina

Short description of the species

Botanical name
Justina
Latin name
Prunus cerassus
Variety
Justyna
Scientific name
Prunus cerassus
Ripening
5th–6th cherry week (1–2 days after Kordia)
Flowering
Mid-early
Pollination
Těchlovan, Early Korvik, Tamara, Carmen, Horka
Fruits/bearing
Early, high, fruit weight 10–10.5 g.
Growth
Standard, moderately vigorous growth, spreading and slightly drooping habit, suitable for spindle training.
Health condition
Moderate resistance to fruit cracking.
Flowers frost resistance
Moderate to sensitive.
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Interesting

Early ripening combined with high productivity, which allows growers to harvest attractive, marketable fruit shortly after mid-season varieties like Kordia.
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Usage

It is mainly used for fresh consumption. In addition, Justyna can be used for simple processing, such as desserts or compotes
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