Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium) KRUPNOPLODNAJA

Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium) 'Krupnoplodnaya'

A Ukrainian variety with enormous, marketable fruits.

'Krupnoplodnaya' is one of the most valuable and widespread commercial cherry varieties in Ukraine, whose name translates to "large-fruited." It fully lives up to its name thanks to its exceptionally large fruits (10–18 g) with firm, crisp flesh and excellent transportability. Due to its high frost hardiness, stable yields, and good disease resistance, it is a professional-grade variety that will also deliver excellent results in a home garden.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Exceptionally large fruits: One of the largest cherries available, weighing 10 to 18 grams.
• High and stable productivity: Delivers a reliable and abundant harvest every year.
• Firm and crisp flesh (bigarreau type): The fruits are firm, juicy, and have a delicious taste.
• Excellent transportability: The fruits do not bruise easily and handle shipping well.
• High frost hardiness and good resistance: Resistant to frost and common diseases.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Ukraine
• Breeders: M. T. Oratovskiy, I. N. Turovcev
• Year of registration: 1983

Variety Characteristics

Tree

Growth is medium to strong, forming a spherical crown. It comes into bearing early, in the 3rd–4th year. It is partially self-fertile but requires a pollinator to ensure maximum yields.

Fruit

• Size: Very large (10–18 g).
• Skin: Thin but firm, dark red in color.
• Flesh: Dark red, firm, crisp (bigarreau type), and juicy.
• Taste: Sweet-tart to sweet, with a dessert quality.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost hardiness: The variety is highly frost-hardy (down to -28 °C).
• Diseases: It has good resistance to diseases, especially to moniliosis (brown rot).

Growing Recommendations

• Use: A versatile variety ideal for fresh consumption and processing (compotes).
• Suitability: Its characteristics make it a top-tier commercial variety, but also a great choice for discerning home gardeners.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Mid-early, in the second half of June.
• Eating maturity: Immediately after harvest.
• Transportability: Excellent; the fruits do not bruise and handle shipping well.