The cherry is cultivated for its very tasty fruits, but also for decorative purposes, where the cherry trees are used to decorate gardens. But the cherry is also used for many more purposes such as furniture, the automotive industry, and many other uses such as musical instruments, decorative objects, and many more.
The cherry tree lives up to 60 years while its normal fruiting and yield begin after 20 years.
Cherries are divided into two categories, with soft flesh and crunchy.
The quality characteristics of cherries:
Cherries have some basic characteristics during their harvest that show us their quality at a first glance.
Such features are:
- Their spherical smooth glossy wrist.
- Sweet cherries are harvested when they have a uniform color and sweet taste.
- It is important to mention that cherries are preserved for a longer time when their stem remains in them after harvest.
Cherries are one of the most delicious fruits that can be used especially in:
- Cakes
- Sweets
- Tarts
- Cake
- Jams
- Sauces
But also you can create fantastic dishes with lamb, pork, and cherries or you can add extra freshness to your salad by adding them.
