RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FRUIT WEIGHT, FIRMNESS, AND LEAF/FRUIT RATIO IN LAMBERT AND BING SWEET CHERRIES

Abstract

Increasing leaf:fruit ratio was associated with increased fruit firmness and weight of both Lambert and Bing sweet cherries. Relationships were consistent over 2 yr and eight orchards, but mean values varied between orchards.Key words: Cherry, weight, firmness, leaf:fruit ratio, soluble solids, quality