sweet cherry LIUBAVA
LIUBAVA
Medium-Late Ripening Variety
Origin: Drogan Yellow, Open Pollination
Authors: L.I. Taranenko, O.A. Kishchak
Year Registered: 2007
Disease Resistance: Resistant to diseases. Winter- and drought-resistant.
Tree Characteristics:
Growth: Medium height, with a dense, rounded, well-branched crown. Fruits primarily on bouquet branches. Begins fruiting at 4-5 years. Self-incompatible. Best pollinators: Donchanka, Kytayivska Chorna, Yaroslavna.
Fruit Characteristics:
Size: Large (8–9.8 g), round-heart-shaped, yellow with bright red blush on the sunny side, resistant to cracking.
Stone: Medium size, easily separates from the flesh. Stone-to-fruit weight ratio: 4.9%.
Flesh: Light yellow, juicy, crisp, with a pleasant sweet taste (8.3 points).
Harvest Time: Late June to early July.
Usage: Versatile.
Nutritional Content:
Brix: 16.9%