Griot Podbelsky is a medium-ripening cherry variety of German origin, developed in the 19th century by breeder K. Koch through crossing the varieties 'Griot Ostgayer' and 'Lotova'. Trees of this variety are characterized by high winter hardiness and begin to bear fruit on the 3rd-4th year after planting. The yield is moderate, but it gradually increases over the years, making this variety attractive to gardeners.
The fruits of the Griot Podbelsky variety are fairly large, weighing 4 to 6 grams, have a flattened-round shape, and a dark red, almost black, shiny color when ripe. The flesh is a deep red, very tender, juicy, with a sweet-tart flavor and a slight tartness. The juice is intensely red, and the stone, of medium size, constitutes about 8-10% of the total fruit weight. The fruit stalk is thick, 28-37 mm long, and attachment to the fruit is weak or medium.
The variety is not self-fertile, so for good yields, it is recommended to plant it alongside pollinators such as cherry varieties 'Lotovka', 'Erdi Botermo', 'English Early', 'Griot Ostgayer', or peach varieties 'Bigrano Burlat' and 'Sammit'. The fruits contain sugars, free acids, ascorbic acid, and vitamins, making them not only delicious but also nutritious.
