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Cherry
Black Downton 

 

 

 

 
SummaryRoundish. Soft, not fibrous, juicy, rich flavoured good quality. Black skin has a paler stripe.




Identification

Black Downton




Fruit colourBlack




Flesh colour




Fruit size




Fruit shape




Using

Black Downton




Flavor




Flavour style




Ripening periodEarly season




Use/Keeping




Cooking result




Growing

Black Downton




Picking




CroppingGood




Vigour




PollinationFlowering group 1
Flowers Early season
Self-sterile
Gardening skill




ProblemsCanker - Very susceptible

Other

Black Downton




Country of originGermany




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