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Juliet is a dwarf sour cherry from the University of Saskatchewan's Romance Series. It was first released as breeding number 7-21-32.0 in 2004 and was formally renamed Juliet in 2006. [S2] It is also listed as a recommended variety for northern Manitoba, placing it in the prairie cold climate cherry conversation. [S3]
The University of Saskatchewan notes are clear about its naming. Juliet first circulated under its breeding number. It is sometimes misspelled as Juliette, and one propagator used the unauthorized name Bob for a time. [S2] These notes do not give parentage, so in these sources Juliet's origin is defined more by its release path and Romance Series identity than by a stated cross. [S2]
Its fruit is described as nearly ideal in size for commercial pitting, with deep burgundy red skin and high sugar for a sour cherry. [S2] Over about ten years of observation, Juliet was described as either the sweetest cherry in the group or close behind Crimson Passion. It usually ran about 4 degrees Brix above Carmine Jewel and ranged from 18 to 24 degrees Brix depending on weather. [S2] Visitors often judged it the best flavored cherry straight off the bush. [S2] Some growers thought it might be too sweet for processing, but others still found it tart enough for that use. [S2]
Prairie guidance says dwarf sour cherries bloom in May or June, with fruit ripening from mid August to early September. [S3] The Manitoba guide advises harvesting when fruit is bright to dark red and slightly soft, then refrigerating, freezing, canning, or eating it after pitting. [S3] Keeping quality appears short. The guide says dwarf sour cherries last only a couple of days in the refrigerator. [S3] The Juliet notes add that fruit left longer on the bush keeps gaining sugar, and even raisined fruit becomes sweeter. [S2]
Juliet appears productive and useful for mechanical harvest. In a 2004 planting, most Romance cherries and Carmine Jewel began fruiting in 2008. By 2009 Juliet was yielding about as well as Valentine and Carmine Jewel and was nearing full production. [S2] Its bush was described as sturdier than Carmine Jewel, and a mechanical harvester named Joanna harvested it well, though future pruning may be needed to keep it suited to mechanized harvest. [S2]
Hardiness is one of Juliet's strongest documented traits in this small source set. In the winter of 2008-2009, Saskatchewan observations found no damage to Juliet bushes, and its bloom was notably even across branches and plants. [S2] A comparative note on Carmine Jewel adds that Juliet was hardier than Carmine Jewel at that location. [S1] Juliet also came into full bloom about three days earlier than the other varieties in that trial, which may bring some late frost risk even though the plants themselves proved winter hardy. [S2]
More broadly, Juliet belongs to the prairie bred dwarf sour cherry group developed at the University of Saskatchewan. [S2] [S3] These sources connect it most directly with Carmine Jewel, Valentine, Cupid, and Crimson Passion through comparisons of hardiness, yield, sweetness, and bloom timing, not through shared parentage records. [S1] [S2]
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This summary currently draws chiefly from Juliet Notes: Based on observations in 2008 & 2009, with 2 additional supporting sources linked below.
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“Listed as a recommended variety of Dwarf Sour Cherry.”
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“Listed among recommended Dwarf Sour Cherry varieties.”
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| Document | Title/URL | Rights | Claims | Relationships | History Events | Pages | Snippets |
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| 108 | Juliet Notes: Based on observations in 2008 & 2009 | unknown | 34 | 0 | 0 | p1 p2 p3 | The page visually documents Juliet bushes carrying visible unripe fruit in a Saskatchewan field planting.; A six-year-old Juliet bush planting is documented at Bruno, Saskatchewan.; Six-year-old Juliet bushes are shown a |
| 143 | Recommended fruit Varieties | unknown | 4 | 0 | 0 | p3 | Listed within the University of Saskatchewan Romance series, described as mostly dark-fruited and very tasty.; Described as having great flavour.; Described as having the best combination of hardiness and great flavour.; |
| 107 | Carmine Jewel Notes: Based on observations from 2004 to 2009 | unknown | 1 | 0 | 0 | p1 | Juliet was hardier than Carmine Jewel at this location. |
| 111 | Fruit Crops for Northern Manitoba | unknown | 1 | 0 | 0 | p14 | Listed as a recommended dwarf sour cherry variety for northern Manitoba. |
| Document | Page | Claim Type | Claim | Quote | Match |
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| 143 | p3 | recommendation_context | Listed within the University of Saskatchewan Romance series, described as mostly dark-fruited and very tasty. | Juliet (formerly 7-21-31.0): Best combination of hardiness and great flavour. | page_block:0.90 |
| 143 | p3 | flavor_profile | Described as having great flavour. | Juliet (formerly 7-21-31.0): Best combination of hardiness and great flavour. | page_block:0.90 |
| 143 | p3 | hardiness_observation | Described as having the best combination of hardiness and great flavour. | Juliet (formerly 7-21-31.0): Best combination of hardiness and great flavour. | page_block:0.90 |
| 143 | p3 | selection_origin_reference | Formerly selection 7-21-31.0. | Juliet (formerly 7-21-31.0): Best combination of hardiness and great flavour. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p3 | description_snippet | The page visually documents Juliet bushes carrying visible unripe fruit in a Saskatchewan field planting. | Figure 3. Juliet bushes in their 5th Year with technician Pete Reimer at the Uof SK. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p3 | entry_location | Asix-year-old Juliet bush planting is documented at Bruno, Saskatchewan. | Figure 3. Juliet bushes in their 5th Year with technician Pete Reimer at the Uof SK. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p3 | caption_context | Six-year-old Juliet bushes are shown at Bruno, Saskatchewan; the fruit is unripe, making it easy to see in the picture. | Figure 3. Juliet bushes in their 5th Year with technician Pete Reimer at the Uof SK. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p3 | growth_habit | The fifth-year Juliet plants are depicted as multi-stemmed bushes in an orchard or trial planting. | Figure 3. Juliet bushes in their 5th Year with technician Pete Reimer at the Uof SK. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p3 | entry_location | Aphotographed Juliet planting is located at the University of Saskatchewan. | Figure 3. Juliet bushes in their 5th Year with technician Pete Reimer at the Uof SK. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p3 | caption_context | Juliet bushes are shown in their fifth year with technician Pete Reimer at the University of Saskatchewan. | Figure 3. Juliet bushes in their 5th Year with technician Pete Reimer at the Uof SK. | page_block:0.90 |
| 111 | p14 | recommendation_context | Listed as a recommended dwarf sour cherry variety for northern Manitoba. | Dwarf Sour Cherry Recommended Varieties: · Juliet | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p2 | anecdote_snippet | The page remarks that all of the cherries continue to increase in sugar levels the longer they are left on the bush. | It is hard to beat Juliet for optimum fruit size and quality. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p2 | productivity | Amechanical harvester named Joanna harvested Juliet nicely. | It is hard to beat Juliet for optimum fruit size and quality. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p2 | recommendation_context | Juliet may need pruning in future years to remain adapted for mechanization. | It is hard to beat Juliet for optimum fruit size and quality. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p2 | growth_habit | Juliet's bush is described as sturdier than Carmine Jewel. | It is hard to beat Juliet for optimum fruit size and quality. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p2 | culinary_use | Some growers suggested Juliet might be too sweet for processing, but two master gardeners considered it rather tart and said it would be fine for processing. | It is hard to beat Juliet for optimum fruit size and quality. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p2 | culinary_use | The page states that taste comparisons of processed cherry products had not been done. | It is hard to beat Juliet for optimum fruit size and quality. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p2 | flavor_profile | The author personally rates Juliet close behind Crimson Passion for fresh eating. | It is hard to beat Juliet for optimum fruit size and quality. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p2 | flavor_profile | Juliet has often been called the best flavoured cherry by visitors when eaten right off the tree. | It is hard to beat Juliet for optimum fruit size and quality. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p2 | flavor_profile | When fruits dehydrate and look like raisins, they are described as even sweeter. | It is hard to beat Juliet for optimum fruit size and quality. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p2 | description_snippet | Longer ripening is presented as part of the reason Juliet can build more sugars, and cooler late-summer nights are said to help sugar accumulation. | It is hard to beat Juliet for optimum fruit size and quality. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p2 | description_snippet | Juliet is usually about 4 degrees Brix higher than Carmine Jewel. | It is hard to beat Juliet for optimum fruit size and quality. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p2 | description_snippet | Juliet varies from 18 to 24 degrees Brix, with lower values in wet years and higher values in drought years. | It is hard to beat Juliet for optimum fruit size and quality. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p2 | flavor_profile | Juliet is described as either the sweetest cherry or a close second to Crimson Passion over ten years of observation. | It is hard to beat Juliet for optimum fruit size and quality. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p2 | fruit_color | Juliet fruit color is described as a deep burgundy red, though not as intense as Carmine Jewel. | It is hard to beat Juliet for optimum fruit size and quality. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p2 | fruit_size | Juliet is described as having optimum fruit size, defined here as the largest fruit size that can easily fit into a commercial cherry pitter. | It is hard to beat Juliet for optimum fruit size and quality. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p1 | caption_context | Figure 2 shows fully ripe Juliet fruit. | ‘Juliet’ (sometimes erroneously spelled as Juliette) was originally released using its breeding number 7-21-32.0 | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p1 | caption_context | Figure 1 shows Juliet flowers. | ‘Juliet’ (sometimes erroneously spelled as Juliette) was originally released using its breeding number 7-21-32.0 | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p1 | entry_hardiness_observation | Earlier bloom may carry some risk if a late frost occurs. | ‘Juliet’ (sometimes erroneously spelled as Juliette) was originally released using its breeding number 7-21-32.0 | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p1 | entry_hardiness_observation | Juliet bloom was very even across all branches and all trees, which further indicated good winter hardiness. | ‘Juliet’ (sometimes erroneously spelled as Juliette) was originally released using its breeding number 7-21-32.0 | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p1 | entry_hardiness_observation | Juliet went into full bloom 3 days before all the other varieties. | ‘Juliet’ (sometimes erroneously spelled as Juliette) was originally released using its breeding number 7-21-32.0 | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p1 | entry_hardiness_observation | The winter of 2008/2009 caused no damage to Juliet bushes. | ‘Juliet’ (sometimes erroneously spelled as Juliette) was originally released using its breeding number 7-21-32.0 | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p1 | productivity | In the 2004 planting of Romance cherries and Carmine Jewel, most trees began fruiting in 2008; by 2009 Juliet had similar yields to Valentine and Carmine Jewel and was coming close | ‘Juliet’ (sometimes erroneously spelled as Juliette) was originally released using its breeding number 7-21-32.0 | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p1 | taxon_context | Juliet is part of the Romance Series. | ‘Juliet’ (sometimes erroneously spelled as Juliette) was originally released using its breeding number 7-21-32.0 | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p1 | description_snippet | Juliet was formally renamed Juliet in 2006. | ‘Juliet’ (sometimes erroneously spelled as Juliette) was originally released using its breeding number 7-21-32.0 | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p1 | release_year_reference | Juliet was released in 2004. | ‘Juliet’ (sometimes erroneously spelled as Juliette) was originally released using its breeding number 7-21-32.0 | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p1 | anecdote_snippet | One propagator temporarily and unauthorizedly called Juliet 'Bob'. | ‘Juliet’ (sometimes erroneously spelled as Juliette) was originally released using its breeding number 7-21-32.0 | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p1 | selection_origin_reference | Juliet was originally released under breeding number 7-21-32.0. | ‘Juliet’ (sometimes erroneously spelled as Juliette) was originally released using its breeding number 7-21-32.0 | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p1 | description_snippet | Juliet was sometimes erroneously spelled as Juliette. | ‘Juliet’ (sometimes erroneously spelled as Juliette) was originally released using its breeding number 7-21-32.0 | page_block:0.90 |
| 107 | p1 | entry_hardiness_observation | Juliet was hardier than Carmine Jewel at this location. | but not as hardy as Juliet, Valentine, and Cupid at our location | page_block:0.90 |
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| Type | Claim | Confidence |
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| recommendation_context | Listed within the University of Saskatchewan Romance series, described as mostly dark-fruited and very tasty. | 0.96 |
| flavor_profile | Described as having great flavour. | 0.98 |
| hardiness_observation | Described as having the best combination of hardiness and great flavour. | 0.98 |
| selection_origin_reference | Formerly selection 7-21-31.0. | 0.99 |
| description_snippet | The page visually documents Juliet bushes carrying visible unripe fruit in a Saskatchewan field planting. | 0.90 |
| entry_location | A six-year-old Juliet bush planting is documented at Bruno, Saskatchewan. | 0.99 |
| caption_context | Six-year-old Juliet bushes are shown at Bruno, Saskatchewan; the fruit is unripe, making it easy to see in the picture. | 0.99 |
| growth_habit | The fifth-year Juliet plants are depicted as multi-stemmed bushes in an orchard or trial planting. | 0.86 |
| entry_location | A photographed Juliet planting is located at the University of Saskatchewan. | 0.98 |
| caption_context | Juliet bushes are shown in their fifth year with technician Pete Reimer at the University of Saskatchewan. | 0.99 |
| recommendation_context | Listed as a recommended dwarf sour cherry variety for northern Manitoba. | 0.98 |
| anecdote_snippet | The page remarks that all of the cherries continue to increase in sugar levels the longer they are left on the bush. | 0.89 |
| productivity | A mechanical harvester named Joanna harvested Juliet nicely. | 0.94 |
| recommendation_context | Juliet may need pruning in future years to remain adapted for mechanization. | 0.90 |
| growth_habit | Juliet's bush is described as sturdier than Carmine Jewel. | 0.90 |
| culinary_use | Some growers suggested Juliet might be too sweet for processing, but two master gardeners considered it rather tart and said it would be fine for processing. | 0.95 |
| culinary_use | The page states that taste comparisons of processed cherry products had not been done. | 0.94 |
| flavor_profile | The author personally rates Juliet close behind Crimson Passion for fresh eating. | 0.87 |
| flavor_profile | Juliet has often been called the best flavoured cherry by visitors when eaten right off the tree. | 0.96 |
| flavor_profile | When fruits dehydrate and look like raisins, they are described as even sweeter. | 0.92 |
| description_snippet | Longer ripening is presented as part of the reason Juliet can build more sugars, and cooler late-summer nights are said to help sugar accumulation. | 0.90 |
| description_snippet | Juliet is usually about 4 degrees Brix higher than Carmine Jewel. | 0.96 |
| description_snippet | Juliet varies from 18 to 24 degrees Brix, with lower values in wet years and higher values in drought years. | 0.98 |
| flavor_profile | Juliet is described as either the sweetest cherry or a close second to Crimson Passion over ten years of observation. | 0.97 |
| fruit_color | Juliet fruit color is described as a deep burgundy red, though not as intense as Carmine Jewel. | 0.96 |
| fruit_size | Juliet is described as having optimum fruit size, defined here as the largest fruit size that can easily fit into a commercial cherry pitter. | 0.98 |
| caption_context | Figure 2 shows fully ripe Juliet fruit. | 0.99 |
| caption_context | Figure 1 shows Juliet flowers. | 0.99 |
| entry_hardiness_observation | Earlier bloom may carry some risk if a late frost occurs. | 0.91 |
| entry_hardiness_observation | Juliet bloom was very even across all branches and all trees, which further indicated good winter hardiness. | 0.95 |
| entry_hardiness_observation | Juliet went into full bloom 3 days before all the other varieties. | 0.97 |
| entry_hardiness_observation | The winter of 2008/2009 caused no damage to Juliet bushes. | 0.98 |
| productivity | In the 2004 planting of Romance cherries and Carmine Jewel, most trees began fruiting in 2008; by 2009 Juliet had similar yields to Valentine and Carmine Jewel and was coming close to full production. | 0.94 |
| taxon_context | Juliet is part of the Romance Series. | 0.98 |
| description_snippet | Juliet was formally renamed Juliet in 2006. | 0.98 |
| release_year_reference | Juliet was released in 2004. | 0.99 |
| anecdote_snippet | One propagator temporarily and unauthorizedly called Juliet 'Bob'. | 0.97 |
| selection_origin_reference | Juliet was originally released under breeding number 7-21-32.0. | 0.99 |
| description_snippet | Juliet was sometimes erroneously spelled as Juliette. | 0.99 |
| entry_hardiness_observation | Juliet was hardier than Carmine Jewel at this location. | 0.94 |
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