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Mon, Jul 2, 12 at 13:34
| I just got my first small crop of Balaton (on Mahaleb rootstock) cherries and they are indeed an acceptable substitute for sweet cherries. I have a Bing beside the Balaton, and taste comparisons between the fully ripe fruit of both puts the Balaton in a very favorable light. The Balaton isn't as sweet or as firm of flesh, but is comparable in flavor. I also have Montmorency, Northstar, and Surefire sour cherries, which Balatons are superior to by an order of magnitude. The RIPE Balatons are suitable for fresh eating by anyone's standards. |
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- Posted by Randy31513 Georgia 8b (My Page) on Mon, Jul 2, 12 at 17:32
| Balaton is tree I have considered to try as a long shot down here. Glad you got a good tasting from your new tree. |
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- Posted by mk-in-ohio 5b (My Page) on Wed, Jul 4, 12 at 9:51
| Fruithack, Do you spray and net your Balaton? I am wondering about the pest, disease and bird pressure on these cherries. Where did you purchase your Balaton? Thanks! MK |
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| MK, Got my Balatons from c-onursery.com, my favorite nursery. I prune all my fruit trees about 6-8' high and net them. I spray only dormant oil occasionally, as needed (it's been several years). I just take my losses from insects, mostly earwigs, which haven't bothered the Balaton, but hammer the bing. |
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| I can vouch for Balaton. Very productive and tasty. This year though, I was disappointed by the loss of flowerbuds due to warm winter/spring and late frost. As far as pests, I have had none. This is in contrast to my sweet cherries that always seem to have some pest issue to deal with. |
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- Posted by mk-in-ohio 5b (My Page) on Fri, Jul 6, 12 at 14:54
| Fruithack & Capoman - thanks for the info! Sounds like a winner. |
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