Rainier Cherry Fruit Seeds
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Product Specifications:
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Botanical Name: Prunus avium ‘Rainier’
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Common Names: Rainier Cherry, Sweet Cherry
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Tree Type: Deciduous fruit tree
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Growth Habit: Upright, spreading canopy
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Mature Height: 10-30 feet (3-9 meters)
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Fruit Characteristics: Large, golden-yellow with a red blush, creamy white flesh, juicy and firm
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Flavor Profile: Exceptionally sweet with a delicate floral taste
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Culinary Uses: Eaten fresh, in desserts, preserves, and baking
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Nutritional Benefits: Rich in vitamins C, A, and antioxidants
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Growing Conditions: Best suited for temperate climates
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Soil Requirements: Well-drained, loamy, fertile soil
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Sunlight Needs: Full sun for optimal fruiting
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Watering Needs: Moderate, with consistent moisture during fruiting
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Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 5-9
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Harvest Time: Typically 3-5 years from seed to fruiting
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Uses: Home gardens, orchards, container gardening (with pruning)
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Maintenance: Requires cross-pollination with another sweet cherry variety for fruit production
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Germination Tip: Requires stratification (cold treatment) for successful germination




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Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring
Growth Habit
Tree-like
Flavor Profile
Sweet, Tangy
Plant Characteristics
Fruit-bearing, Deciduous
Use
Edible fruit
Growing Conditions
Well-drained soil, Full sun
Harvest Advantages
Early-bearing
Plant Resistance
Disease-resistant
About Rainier Cherry Fruit Seeds
Prunus avium
Seed Names
Rainier Cherry
Seed Type
Fruit Seeds
The Rainier Cherry is a hybrid variety known for its vibrant yellow and red skin and sweet, tangy flavor. It thrives in temperate climates and is a top choice for home gardeners seeking a productive and hardy fruit tree.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1/2 inch
Sowing Method
Direct sow
Plant Spacing
20-25 feet
Days to Maturity
3-5 years
Soil Preparation
Stratify Seeds
Hardiness Zones
5-8
Water Needs
Moderate
Planting Season
Spring
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 150-200 sq ft
500
Up to 750-1000 sq ft
1000
Up to 1500-2000 sq ft