- Open-pollinated
- Cherry
- 55 (estimated) days to maturity (from transplant)
- Micro dwarf
- Yellow
Aztek
Open-pollinated cherry from Czechia. Yellow micro-dwarf cherry from the Czech Republic, sized for a windowsill pot. Ready in about 55 days from transplant.
Single source · Updated Oct 2, 2026 · Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.
At a glance
- Fruit type
- Cherry ~1 oz (15–20 g) · Round
- Leaf type
- Regular leaf
- Days to harvest
- 55 days (estimated) from transplant · Early
- Plant height
- 8–12 in (20–30 cm) (estimated) Compact
- Spacing
- 10 × 12 in (25 × 30 cm) (estimated)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Position
- Handles open positions
- Growing sites
- Greenhouse · Polytunnel · Open ground · Container
- Container growing
- Balcony friendly min. 0 gal (3 L) pot (estimated)
- Difficulty
- Moderate (estimated) 3/5
- Skin
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- Yellow
- Interior
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- Yellow
Plant size and habit
Compact · Micro dwarf
8–12 in (20–30 cm) (estimated) · Regular leaf
Aztek is a micro dwarf, bred for pots and windowsills; it stays very small and does not need staking. Expect a plant of 8–12 in (20–30 cm).
Flavor
“Yellow micro-dwarf cherry from the Czech Republic, sized for a windowsill pot.”
Growing calendar
55 (estimated) days from transplant Early
Timing shown for temperate climates; sow indoors 6–8 (estimated) weeks before your last frost date. Look up your last frost date by ZIP code →
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistances — protect this variety with good airflow and crop rotation.
Uses & tags
- Snacking
- Container star
- Kid friendly
- Short season
- Novelty color
Origin
Aztek is a yellow micro-dwarf cherry from the Czech Republic, small enough for a windowsill pot.
Sources
Where to buy seeds
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Questions
How do you grow a Aztek plant?
A Aztek plant grows 8–12 in (20–30 cm) tall (estimated). Space plants 10 in (25 cm) apart in rows 12 in (30 cm) apart (estimated). Start seed indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost (estimated); it germinates in 7–14 days (estimated). It needs full sun.
How long does Aztek take to mature?
Aztek is ready in about 55 days from transplant.
Does Aztek need staking?
Aztek is a micro dwarf, bred for pots and windowsills; it stays very small and does not need staking. Expect a plant of 8–12 in (20–30 cm).
Can Aztek be grown in a container?
Yes — Aztek grows well in a container of at least 3 L (0 gal).
Is Aztek resistant to disease?
No disease resistance is documented for Aztek.





