Hong Kong imports many varieties of cherries, among which Tasmanian cherries are the most valuable. As the saying goes, "Eat when it is in season." For the Tasmanian 43°South Cherries, different varieties have different production times, but each variety will usually only appear in Hong Kong for more than a week. In this article, 10 varieties of Tasmanian 43°South cherries will be sorted out, so that you can better understand the characteristics of different varieties, including appearance, eating method, and supply period.

The sweetest 43 degrees South latitude

Hong Kong people know that Tasmanian cherries are known as the "fruit world Hermès". The reason why they are plump, juicy, fruity, and sweet is because of the natural environment of the place of origin. Located at 43 degrees South latitude, Hansen Orchards has a mild climate, excellent soil and water quality, and a purely natural environment. The Hansen Orchard has a history of nearly a hundred years, and the farmers in the garden also have rich cultivation experience.

According to the fruit growers of Hansen Orchard, there are more than 10 varieties of Tasmanian 43°South Cherries. Although the varieties may vary with different farms and different weathers, they are all produced in early December, early January, and mid-January.

 

Production date: mid-to-end December

▲VAN

The skin is dark red and shiny, and the shape is heart-shaped and round, and the stalk is relatively thick and short. Crisp and firm, juicy and sweet, with small pits. It is suitable for fresh food and can also be made into jam.

▲SYLVIA

The fruit is in the shape of a medium to large long heart, with deep red skin and a stubby stalk. Sweet and juicy, balanced sour and sweet, moderate hardness, a small pit, good storage capacity. It can be eaten fresh and is also suitable for making batch cakes or cooking.

▲STELLA

Red-purple color, medium and large heart-shaped fruit, slender stalk. Fruity aroma, sweet and sour balance, good flavor, moderate hardness, and storage durability. It is good for fresh food or making jam.

 

Production date: early January

In January, in addition to the above 3 varieties, KORDIA / ATTIK also joined the "War Group".

▲KORDIA / ATTIKA

The rind is darker, the fruit is larger, like a long heart, and the stalk is long. It is firm and refreshing, with strong sweetness, small pits, and a unique olive shape, excellent storage endurance. Generally speaking, it is mainly eaten fresh.

 

Production date: mid-January

Mid-January is definitely a good time to buy cherries. A variety of sweet and thick juicy cherries will appear in turn. You can check the varieties to purchase.

▲LAPINS / SIMONE

A mid-mature variety bred by Van and Stella. The pericarp is red and black, with a large round heart-shaped fruit, and the stalk is relatively short. It is firm and crisp, with high sweetness, low acidity, good flavor, thick and juicy meat, tough bite, and long shelf life. Mainly eaten fresh.

▲REGINA

Late-maturing variety cultivated in Germany. Dark red peel, long stalk, round heart-shaped medium-to-large fruit. High sweetness, fruity aroma, juicy and crisp, good hardness and crack resistance, and long shelf life.

▲SWEET GEORGIA

The rind is dark reddish-brown, large in shape, heart-shaped, stubby stalk, medium-sized pit, sweet in taste, sour in fragrant, and firm and plump, so it is generally eaten fresh.

▲SWEETHEART

Dark red peel, fruit shape close to heart shape, large and medium-sized fruit. High sweetness, sweet and sour balance, high hardness, crisp fragrance, unique flavor, and long storage period.

▲STACCATO

The peel presents a wine-red luster, with large and medium-sized fruits. The sweetness is high, the pulp is crunchy and juicy. It is the most produced variety of 43° South Tasmanian Cherries in Rosegarland Orchard.

▲SENTENNIAL

Wine-red peel, the fruit is long and heart-shaped, medium and large, firm and crisp, high in hardness, moderately sweet and sour.

 

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