Starking Hardy Giant

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

also searched as: старкинг харди гиант

Variety description

10 August 2026

The tree is characterized as medium-sized, reaching a height of 3.5 to 5.5 meters. The crown is prone to spreading and drooping branches, which requires proper training. The variety is mid-season, with fruit ripening occurring in June.

Fruits are large, weighing 8 to 12 g, have a round or kidney-like shape and dark red skin. The flesh is red, firm, crisp and juicy; the stone separates from the flesh partially. The fruits are versatile in use.

The variety is self-sterile and requires pollinators that bloom at similar times. It possesses good winter hardiness and moderate resistance to fruit cracking. Information regarding resistance to fungal diseases is contradictory.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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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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Starking Hardy Giant primary QZ, SI, TR
STARKING_HARDY_GIANT QZ

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

Admission to trade

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

SI Slovenia Protection expired

№ PRV019

Terminated

1 January 2005
TR Turkey Active

№ Starking Hardy Giant

Registration

3 May 1990

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
SI Slovenia	PRV019	—	—	1 January 2005	Protection expired
TR Turkey	Starking Hardy Giant	—	3 May 1990	—	Active

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