What is an acidic cherry?

Acid cherry, sometimes referred to as a cake or cake, is a small tree producing fruit originating from Europe and Asia. Small, dark red to black -colored cherries produced by the tree are acidic and used primarily for cooking. Sour Cherry grows to a height of approximately 13-30 feet (4-10 meters) in height and has twigs with cherries developing on shorter stems.

acidic cherries have already been grown by 300 bce by ancient rivers. They were also popular among the Persians and the Romans who introduced the fruit to Britain 1 century ago. The acidic cherry remains popular around the world today, but especially in Iran.

The cultivation of acidic cherries was popularized in Britain at the beginning of the 16th century. In the 40s of the 20th century, more than twenty different acidic cherry cultivars were named. During World War II, more than fifty different cultivars were known in England. In modern times, very few of them are grown for commercial purposes.

acidic cherry trees require bWarmed, well -drained and damp soils to be successful. It also has a higher water and nitrogen requirement than his cousin, a sweet cherry tree. Although most acidic cherry varieties are too large for the garden in the garden, smaller dwarf varieties have recently been available. These varieties friendly to the garden require regular maintenance, including flower protection, mulching, weeds and fertilization in spring.

Many gardeners prefer sour cherry because it is not susceptible to pests and diseases such as sweet cherry. It is more susceptible to losing fruit from birds and fruit must be protected in the summer months by mesh. The harvest of the injured fruit is to cut off the cherries from the tree before pulling them out of the stem. Cherries are fragile and this practice reduces the risk of damage.

Eating acidic cheries fresh is a common practice in the Middle East. In other parts of Europe and in the United States and Canada, howeverNu Palla. They are most often used in cooking soups and meals made of pork. When cooking with sugar, their natural acidity is balanced and taste and smell will bring to the forefront. Many different liqueurs, canning, drinks and desert are made with acidic cherries or acidic cherry syrup.

acidic cherries contain less calories than sweet varieties because of their lower sugar content. They are rich in vitamin C, carbohydrates and water. Sour cherries also include trace amounts of fiber, protein, vitamin A, niacin, calcium, riboflavin, phosphorus, potassium, iron and vitamins B1 and B2.