Stark Hardy Giant

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Prunus avium (L.) L. Sweet cherry · Fruit crops

also searched as: старк харди гиант

Variety description

10 August 2026

The tree is characterized by vigorous or moderately vigorous growth, forming a spreading or weeping canopy. The variety belongs to the mid-season maturity group, with fruits ripening approximately 14 days after the Burlat variety.

The fruits are round in shape, medium to medium-large in size (24–28 mm), and have purple-red skin with firm red flesh. The variety is characterized by good and regular yields but is prone to overcropping, which requires pruning.

The variety has moderate resistance to fruit cracking and requires pollinators, which can include the varieties Van, Burlat, Bing, Celesta, Lapins, Fertile, and Fermina. The fruits are suitable for transport and fresh consumption.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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breeder code BIG.STARK HAR.GIANT

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STARK HARDY GIANT primary ES, FR, QZ
STARK_HARDY_GIANT QZ

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Maintainer: Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'aliment (FR) 690 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

FR France Active

№ 0090892

Application

1 January 1961

Registration

1 January 1970
ES Spain Active

№ 11970036

Application

21 February 1996

Registration

31 October 2011

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
FR France	0090892	1 January 1961	1 January 1970	—	Active
ES Spain	11970036	21 February 1996	31 October 2011	—	Active

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