NIMBA is a very early cherry. Very productive, its fruit is big, firm, attractive, with a very good taste.
Season : early. BURLAT - 3/5 days
Importance of blossom : very important
Fertility : SELF-STERILE. Alelle : S2 S3. To pollinate with PACIFIC RED.
Productivity : very high.
Entrance of production : fast; in 2nd leaf.
OBTENTOR : SMS UNLIMITED – CALIFORNIA (USA)
EDITOR : COT INTERNATIONAL
VARIETY PROTECTION : Active application N° 2013/2745. Deposited on 29/10/2013.
Shape: open.
Vigour: medium.
Season : very early ; BURLAT -5 days
Size : big for the season (28 - 30mm)
Shape : kidney shape
Stem : medium
Colour : dark red
Firmness : good ; 70 Durofel
Eating quality : good flavour with 16° Brix
Cracking tolerance : similar to BURLAT
Storage ability : normal for its ripening period; good for exporting.
Reminder : the numbers (firmness, sugar, size, date, etc..) are indicative ; they strongly depend on the harvest date, the yield and the climatic conditions of the year.
Patented variety. Propagation and distribution forbidden without Cot International permission.