--- title: Darboğaz Cherry slug: darbogaz-cherry-c88c5 url: /detay/darbogaz-cherry-c88c5 type: article language: English entity: primary: Darboğaz Cherry type: article disambiguation: High-quality Darboğaz Cherry from Turkey. Protected geographical indication. Late-harvest, unique flavor. categories: - name: Ecology, Botany And Zoology slug: ekoloji-botanik-ve-zooloji url: /kategori/ekoloji-botanik-ve-zooloji - name: General Knowledge slug: genel-kultur url: /kategori/genel-kultur tags: - 0900 Ziraat - Darboğaz Cherry - anthocyanin - Geographical Indication - Ulukışla author: Sinem Bostan created_at: 2025-07-07T09:16:42.752976+03:00 updated_at: 2025-07-08T09:23:28.249485+03:00 --- # Darboğaz Cherry ## KURE Information Cards ![c108oDumbWR8IbIiSVakAVRYDeWIgRH7.webp](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/07/07/gaThL86DrIdLFsGTzTbFvUdkENJXV4lH.webp) *Darboğaz Cherry* | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Registration Date(Text) | 28.09.2020 | | Registration Number(Text) | 550 | | Region(s) | Niğde – Ulukışla and affiliated villages | | Inspection Authorities | Ulukışla Cherry Producers Union, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Ulukışla District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry | | Harvest Period | Late June – Mid-August | | Characteristics | Late-season variety Large Heart-shaped Red Juicy Crisp | | Cultivar | Ziraat 0900 | | Type of Geographical Indication | Designation of Origin | ## Article Content **Darboğaz Cherry** is a high-quality cherry variety of the 0900 Ziraat cultivar grown in Darboğaz and surrounding villages in the Ulukışla district of Niğde province, located in the Central Anatolia Region of Türkiye. It was registered as a geographical indication of the *designation of origin* type by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office on **September 28, 2020**. The holder of the registration rights is the **Ulukışla Cherry Producers Union**. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/07/05/v1rr1JZ0ZHeIFuK2sZW5AnPw9UXR2Vb7.jpeg) *Darboğaz Cherry ( Kültür Portalı )* ### **Geographical Area of Cultivation** The production area of [Darboğaz Cherry](/en/detay/darbogaz-kirazi-50651/llms.txt) is strictly limited to the villages of **Darboğaz, Emirler, Kılan, Gümüş, Porsuk, Hasangazi, Tekneçukur, Bayağıl, Madenköy, and Yeniyıldız**, all of which are located within the Ulukışla district of Niğde province. The quality of the product is significantly influenced by the region’s **altitude (1500–2000 m)**, climate, and soil characteristics. ### **Botanical and Physical Characteristics** Darboğaz Cherry is a **late-season variety**; due to the high altitude of the Taurus Plateaus, the harvest period can extend from **late June to mid-August**. The trees grow strong and upright and are resistant to fruit cracking. The fruit is characterized by: - A large, heart-shaped appearance - Long stems - Red skin and light red, firm, crunchy, and juicy flesh - Fruit weight: **9.6 – 11.8 g** - Diameter: **25.5 – 27.5 mm** - Stem length: **38.8 – 46.3 mm** - pH: **4.29 – 4.52** - Firmness: **283 – 338 g/mm** - High anthocyanin and phenolic compound content, providing **strong antioxidant properties** ### **Production Process** The trees are cultivated by grafting the **0900 Ziraat cultivar** onto rootstocks such as **wild cherry (Prunus avium)** or **Idris (Prunus mahaleb)**. Saplings are planted in orchards with **5x6 m spacing**, accommodating approximately **35 saplings per 1000 m²**. As pollinator cultivars, varieties such as **Starks Gold, Metron Late, Bigarreau Gaucher, Lambert**, and **Jubile** are used. In the early years, **training pruning** is performed, followed by **fruit pruning** starting from the fourth year. Trees begin to yield economically around the **eighth year**, with a productive lifespan of about **25 years**. Flowering starts in **mid-April**, and harvesting takes place between **July and August**. After harvesting, the fruits are packaged, transported via **cold chain**, and labeled with the **geographical indication emblem** on the crates. ### **Economic and Cultural Significance** Darboğaz Cherry is a major source of income for local producers and plays a crucial role in the livelihoods of residents in Ulukışla and nearby villages. It is preferred both in domestic and export markets, especially for its **late-season availability**, which adds to its market value. Beyond its economic impact, the cherry also holds cultural significance. The **Cherry Festival,** organized in Ulukışla, promotes local tourism and serves as a key event for introducing the product. ### **Supervision and Geographical Indication Protection** The production and marketing of Darboğaz Cherry are monitored at least once a year in cooperation with the **Ulukışla Cherry Producers Union**, **Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University**, and the **Ulukışla District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry**. The audits include inspections of the **geographical boundaries**, **varietal characteristics**, **physical attributes**, and the presence of the **geographical indication emblem** on the packaging. ## Academic Sources and References 1. Anadolu Ajansı. “İhracat Kirazı Festivalde Görücüye Çıktı.” Erişim 5 Temmuz 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/yasam/ihracat-kirazi-festivalde-gorucuye-cikti/605195 2. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı. “Niğde Kirazı.” Türkiye Kültür Portalı. Erişim 5 Temmuz 2025. https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/nigde/nealinir/nigde-kirazi 3. Türk Patent ve Marka Kurumu. “Darboğaz Kirazı.” Coğrafi İşaretler Portalı. Erişim 5 Temmuz 2025. https://ci.turkpatent.gov.tr/cografi-isaretler/detay/782 4. Türk Patent ve Marka Kurumu. Darboğaz Kirazı Coğrafi İşaret Tescil Belgesi ve Teknik Şartnamesi (Dosya No: C2019/094). 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