Carmen cherry
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| Carmen cherry | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Prunus |
| Species | P. avium |
| Cultivar | Carmen (S) |
| Origin | Hungary variety improvement program., Hungary, 1999 |
The Carmen cherry is a variety of cherry that was bred by Brózik Sándor and Apostol János in Budapest-Érd, Hungary. It was first introduced in 1999 as a product of the Hungarian variety improvement program. Its parents are Sarga Dragan and H203 (1999).[1]
Characteristics
[edit]Carmen cherry is known for its large size and round shape, with some sources indicating that the fruit can reach diameters of 30-35 mm and weigh between 13 and 18 grams.[1] The fruit is round in shape and has a bright dark red color. It is sweet with balanced acidity.[2] In 2021, a Carmen cherry grown by Italian farmers Alberto and Giuseppe Rosso in Pecetto Torinese, near Turin, in Piedmont, set a new world record for the largest cherry, weighing in at 33.05 g (1.16 oz).[3] The Rosso family has a long history of growing cherries, spanning over a century.[citation needed]
Cultivation
[edit]Carmen cherry is mainly grown in Hungary and Germany, but it may also be grown in other countries.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Carmen Cherry from Hungary".
- ^ "Carmen (S) - gräb gbr gehölze und obstbau". www.graeb.com. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- ^ "Italian farmers grow world's biggest ever cherry".
| Sweet (Bigaroon, Mazzard) |  | |
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| Sour (Amarelle, Morello) | ||
| Other edible | ||
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