Lapins
Cherry in the UK
A very popular and reliable dessert cherry, known for its good yields and sweet, firm fruits. A solid choice for anyone looking for consistent crops.
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How to grow it
Now, when we say 'sow', with cherries we're actually talking about planting a young tree, not seeds. You can get bare-root trees over winter, from November right through to March, or container-grown ones any time of year when the ground isn't frozen solid. Pick a spot in full sun, like the app says, and dig a hole that's twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Make sure the top of the root ball is level with the soil, then backfill, firming it gently. Give it a good drink.
Once your cherry tree's in, you'll want to give it a good start. For the first year or two, a proper stake will stop it wobbling about in the wind, which helps the roots get established. Keep an eye on the watering, especially in dry spells. You're aiming for a strong, healthy tree that'll give you years of fruit.
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Track your Cherry from packet to plate
Sowing reminders and harvest forecasts for your own frost dates, the Seed Tin, Scan Centre for any label or packet, and the Potty Mouth Garden Club. Free to start.
Allotment keeper in the North East of England, the voice behind the Tony C Smith YouTube channel, and the gardener who built GrowMore CookMore. Club numbers on this page update as members log their plots. Last updated 3 September 2026.