Round. Fairly soft, not very juicy, subacid and sometimes a little bitter, becoming sweet and of fair quality.
USDA identification images for Sutton's Purple
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
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Origins
- Species: Prunus avium - Sweet cherry
- Originates from: United Kingdom
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 2002-136
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
Using
- Picking season: Mid
- Food uses: Eating fresh
Growing
- Flowering group: 4
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Climate
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
Where to buy fresh fruit
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