{"product_id":"cherry-organic-grown-prunus-avium-bigarreau-burlat-5ltr","title":"Cherry (Organic Grown) - Prunus avium 'Bigarreau Burlat'  - 5ltr","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCherry 'Bigarreau Burlat' (Prunus avium, Colt rootstock)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Bigarreau Burlat’ is an early sweet cherry, producing large, dark red fruits with juicy, sweet flesh. It blossoms early and brings some of the first cherries of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly-ripening sweet cherry with rich flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, dark red fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood as a dessert cherry eaten fresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous tree on Colt rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003eDeep, well-drained, fertile soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e in a position with \u003cstrong\u003eFull sun in a sheltered position, avoiding frost pockets.\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dig a generous planting hole, mix in organic matter, and water thoroughly after planting. Apply a mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune in summer only, immediately after harvest, to reduce risk of disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet the tree as fruits ripen to prevent bird damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch the root area and water during dry spells for better fruit size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSize \u0026amp; Growth Timeline\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn Colt rootstock, trees reach around 4–4.5m tall and 3–4m wide in 5–7 years if unpruned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the earlier cherries to ripen, often ready in late June or early July in favourable seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePerfect For…\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly-season cherry lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger gardens with space for a medium-sized tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh eating straight from the tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hoogeveen Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52996777574733,"sku":"8720604871838","price":38.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/easygarden.ie\/products\/cherry-organic-grown-prunus-avium-bigarreau-burlat-5ltr","provider":"Easy Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}