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Prunus avium Alkavo - Cerasus avium Alkavo (Sweet Cherry Tree), Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.
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Prunus avium Alkavo - Cerasus avium Alkavo (Sweet Cherry Tree), Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.
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Prunus avium Alkavo - Cerasus avium Alkavo (Sweet Cherry Tree), Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.
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Prunus avium Alkavo (Alkavo Mazzard Cherry seed) Sheffield`s Seed Co., Inc.
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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: warm stratify for 60 days, cold stratify for 120 days
Germination
Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Prunus avium

'Alkavo'

Alkavo CVI Mazzard Cherry, Certified Virus Indexed Mazzard Cherry

In Stock: 153.859 lb (Total:153.859lb)

  • Prunus avium Alkavo

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153.86 lb

Details

Germination:
91%
Germination test:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Seeds per lb:
2,365
Quantity:
153.86 lb
Collected in:
Germany
Crop year:
2025
Min. hardiness zone:
4
Item ID:
1836736

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Australia, Canada, South Africa

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: warm stratify for 60 days, cold stratify for 120 days
Germination
Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Prunus avium 'Alkavo' Mazzard Cherry is a rootstock tree designed for those seeking a blend of vigor, adaptability, and ease of harvest. As a specialized clone of the Mazzard cherry, Alkavo offers a unique advantage by producing trees approximately 10% smaller than standard, reaching mature heights of 18 ft or more. This slight reduction in size facilitates easier harvesting and enhances the efficiency of mechanical processes. Alkavo's strong, vigorous growth is paired with remarkable frost hardiness and resilience in urban environments, thriving even in diverse soil types. The uniform growth characteristics make it exceptionally well-suited for mechanically harvested sour and sweet cherry trees, providing a reliable framework for productive orchards. While it exhibits a medium fruit set and is not as precocious as some counterparts, it compensates with good fruit size and excellent adaptability to extreme conditions. Ideal for growers aiming for consistent yields and efficient harvesting, Alkavo represents the future of cherry cultivation.

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