SOUR CHERRIES
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Sour cherries, also known as Morello cherries,
are a species of the Prunus type,
small and round and deep red in colour. They have a sweet-sour flavour and are
normally used for industrial purposes to produce drinks and in cooking. In
Portugal, they are mainly produced in the western region.
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In 2001, the company started a pioneering
project in Portugal with the planting of a cherry orchard using the Leaf on Stem
variety of fruit. The fruit is grown using the integrated production method
thus helping preserve bio-diversity while also respecting the environment.
The orchard also employs the drop-by-drop irrigation system with rationalized use of water.
The orchard also employs the drop-by-drop irrigation system with rationalized use of water.