{"product_id":"cherry-sweet-van-bare-root","title":"Cherry (Sweet), Van, Bare Root","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVan Cherry (\u003cem\u003ePrunus avium\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan is a productive sweet cherry with dark red skin, firm flesh, and a rich flavor. It is useful for fresh eating and provides compatible pollen for several other sweet-cherry cultivars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFirm fruit with a familiar cherry flavor\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eVan’s fruit is usually somewhat smaller than the largest modern cherries, but its flavor and texture are good. Let it color fully and develop sweetness before picking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA productive midseason harvest\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eVan can set heavy crops and benefits from a strong branch framework. Its middle place in the season complements earlier cherries such as Black Pearl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGood orchard planning still matters\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eVan requires a compatible sweet-cherry partner with overlapping bloom. Keep the crown open and harvest promptly to limit losses from rain cracking, rot, and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCross-pollination requires a different compatible cultivar. Options in our 2027 selection include \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cherry-sweet-black-tartarian-bare-root\"\u003eBlack Tartarian\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cherry-sweet-black-pearl-bare-root\"\u003eBlack Pearl\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cherry-sweet-stella-bare-root\"\u003eStella\u003c\/a\u003e. Cross-pollination depends on overlapping bloom, not matching harvest months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRootstock and Mature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan for approximately 15–25 feet at maturity, depending on site and pruning. The offered variant identifies the rootstock; keep the graft union above soil level and remove rootstock suckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light partial shade; full sun is best for fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium to medium-dry, well-drained soil; avoid standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15–25 feet; see rootstock and pruning guidance above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-season spring; white flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark red sweet cherries with firm flesh and rich flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, desserts, canning, and freezing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRipening:\u003c\/strong\u003e June–July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 700 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross-pollination with a compatible cultivar required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 5–9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Cherry Orchard Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA good start\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose well-drained soil and enough room for the mature tree. Water consistently while roots establish, mulch with space around the trunk, and keep vigorous grass and other competitors away from the young root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFertility and fruit-tree guilds\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a soil test to guide lime and fertilizer rather than feeding heavily by default. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tree-planting-kit\"\u003eTree Planting Kit fertilizer blend\u003c\/a\u003e is an optional planting supplement; keep concentrated fertilizer away from bare roots and avoid excess nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterested in permaculture and stacking functions around your fruit trees? Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/resources\/transform-your-garden-build-a-fruit-tree-guild-that-practically-grows-itself\"\u003efruit-tree guild guide\u003c\/a\u003e for ideas on combining plants for flowers, ground cover, and mulch while giving your tree room to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePractical pest and disease care\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrune in dry weather for an open crown and remove damaged or mummified fruit. Monitor for brown rot, leaf spot, aphids, and spotted wing drosophila near ripening; harvest promptly and use fine insect netting where practical. Birds also enjoy cherries, so plan wildlife-safe exclusion before fruit colors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turner and Son Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Bare Root \/ 5-6' \/ Standard MaxMa 14 Rootstock","offer_id":49843262718211,"sku":"TFT-04197","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Cherry-Sweet-Van-Bare-Root-For-Sale.png?v=1792227896","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/cherry-sweet-van-bare-root","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}