The name Kodia cherry, a shining pearl in the cherry world, has won the love of growers and consumers around the world for its unique quality and flavor. From its Czechoslovak origins, to its fame in Attica in the United States, to its widespread cultivation in China and elsewhere, the Kodia cherry has shown remarkable adaptability and market potential.
First, let's start with the fruit characteristics of the Kodia cherry. This mid-to-late ripening variety of cherries is known for its large size, high firmness, and bright black-red appearance. The flesh is purplish-red and the average weight of a single fruit is about 8 to 10 grams, making each Kodia cherry look full and attractive. Its greatest feature is its hard flesh and excellent shelf life. This allows Kodia cherries to maintain a long shelf life during transportation and sales, providing a broader market opportunity for growers and merchants.
In addition to the advantages of appearance, the flavor of Kodia cherries is unforgettable. With a sugar content of 26 27 and a soluble solids of 18%, it fills every bite with a rich sweet and fruity aroma. This excellent taste experience has made Cordia cherries highly regarded in the market, and even known as the "king of cherries". Whether it's at a family gathering, a dinner with friends, or a holiday celebration, a plate of brightly colored Kodia cherries is always one of the most popular fruits.
In Shandong, the ripening period of Kodia cherries is generally between June 5 and 15 every year. This period, although 7 10 days later than Bincu, is 3 or 4 days earlier than Rabins. This moderate ripening period allows the Kodia cherry to avoid competition from some early and late cherry varieties and thus occupy a more advantageous position in the market. At the same time, due to their high fruit firmness and good flavor, Kodia cherries are often able to sell higher**, bringing considerable profits to fruit farmers.
Judging from the characteristics of the plant, the Kodia cherry seedlings are vigorous, with a tall crown and many overhanging branches. These characteristics allow the Kodia cherry to take full advantage of sunlight and air circulation during the growth process, which is conducive to the growth and ripening of the fruit. At the same time, flowering is easier than other varieties, which also provides more management convenience for fruit growers. However, it should be noted that in the northern part of our country, due to the late flowering of Kodia, it may suffer from frost damage due to the impact of the late spring cold. Therefore, it is necessary to take appropriate cold protection measures during the planting process to ensure the normal growth of fruit trees.
So, are Kodia cherries suitable for planting in? According to the analysis of climate and soil conditions, Kodia cherries are suitable for planting in areas with low temperatures and abundant rainfall. The climatic conditions of these regions provide a good environmental basis for the growth of Kodia cherries. Especially in the high-altitude areas of Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Hunan, Hubei and other places, the natural conditions such as temperature, rainfall and sunlight in these places are particularly suitable for the growth of Kodia cherries. The Kodia cherries grown in these areas tend to produce high-quality fruits with high sweetness and good taste.
In addition to the domestic region, the cultivation of Kodia cherries abroad has also achieved remarkable results. In areas with a suitable climate such as Tasmania, Australia, the cultivation quality of Cordia cherries is particularly prominent. Growers in these regions have succeeded in cultivating the highest quality Kodia cherries through careful management and scientific cultivation techniques. These fruits not only meet the needs of the local market, but also are exported to all over the world, bringing delicious enjoyment to more consumers.
Overall, as a gem among mid-to-late maturing varieties, the Kodia cherry has won wide acclaim and market recognition for its unique fruit characteristics, flavor and adaptability. Whether grown at home or abroad, Kodia cherries have shown their exceptional quality and market potential. For growers, choosing to grow Kodia cherries is undoubtedly a promising and profitable choice; For consumers, tasting a juicy, full-flavoured Cordiac cherry is an irresistible delicacy**.