Choose a Healthy Starter Plant or Spiderette Start with a healthy mature spider plant or a "spiderette" (baby plant) that has small roots forming. These offshoots are ideal for propagation.
Montmorency – The most popular tart cherry for pies, Montmorency cherries have a vibrant red color and a classic tart flavor that holds up well during baking.
Bing – A sweet cherry variety, Bings are dark red and juicy. They can be used alone or combined with tart cherries to add natural sweetness to pies.
Morello – Another tart cherry, Morello cherries are darker and more intensely flavored than Montmorency, making pies richly flavored with deep red filling.
North Star – A dwarf sour cherry tree variety that produces small, tangy cherries, ideal for fresh pies and jam-making due to its high acidity.
Balaton – A European tart cherry with a slightly sweeter taste than Montmorency, Balaton cherries offer a more complex flavor profile for pies.
Rainier – A sweet cherry with yellow and red coloring, Rainier cherries add a delicate sweetness and beautiful color contrast when mixed with tart cherries in pies.
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