Product Name: Gejiawu No. 1 Cherry
Description:
Gejiawu No. 1 is a premium Chinese cherry (Cerasus pseudocerasus) variety, selected from the renowned "Short-Petiole Cherry" (短柄樱桃) through careful breeding and regional trials. It has passed provincial-level scientific achievement certification and is recognized as one of the best-performing Chinese cherry varieties for southern China .
Appearance:
The fruit is flat-round with a bright red skin that fully covers the golden-yellow base color when mature. It features a short, thick, and straight stem (approximately 1.5–2 cm) – a trait inherited from its Short-Petiole Cherry parentage that makes it easier to harvest and package without damage . The flesh is yellow-white, tender, and juicy.
Flavor:
Pleasantly sweet with a delicate, refreshing taste. The flesh is soft, fine-textured, and juicy, offering a satisfying eating experience.
Size:
Average fruit weight is 2.8g, increasing by 20% over the original variety, with maximum fruit reaching 3.5g . Some reports indicate that when grafted onto Gisela rootstock, fruit weight can be significantly larger .
Growing Advantages:
Early bearing – trees begin fruiting in the second year when grafted onto Gisela rootstock . Vigorous and productive, with good yield stability. The variety has demonstrated excellent adaptability in southern regions including Guangxi and Jiangxi .
Harvest Season:
Mid-to-late April (around April 15–20 in Zhejiang) – one of the earliest cherries of the season, capturing premium early-season demand.