Cherry plum Found: variety description and pollinators, planting and care with photo

In many regions of Russia, due to its unpretentiousness, cherry plum Naidena is popular. How this culture won the love of gardeners, what features it has, what are its advantages and disadvantages - our article will help you find out.

History of variety breeding

Plum plum Found was bred by breeders in the Crimea by combining varieties of two plum trees - Chinese Quick-fruited and Russian Dessert.

This variety was entered into the State Register in 1993. Initially, the fruit tree was cultivated in the Nizhnevolzhsky and Central Black Earth regions, but later the experience of growing in other territories less favorable in terms of weather and climatic conditions turned out to be successful.

Description

Tree

The tree can reach a height of 3 meters, has a smooth gray trunk. The crown is medium-dense, rounded, slightly flat. Shoots are thick, horizontal, usually from green to brown-red color. The leaves are oval, large, the color of the leaves is light green, medium shiny. The top of the leaf is pointed, the edges are serrated.

Flower buds open from April, each bud develops two small flowers with white petals and many stamens. Plum blossom continues for about a week.

Fruits

Plum Found has medium or large fruits. Fruits are oval, slightly deformed. The skin is dense, elastic. They have a slight wax coating. The coloration is mostly red-violet tones. You can also notice a large number of small yellow dots.

The pulp has medium fiber and density, orange hue. Cherry plum fruits are moderately juicy. The bone is removed from the center with little difficulty. The taste is more sweet than sour. It is noteworthy that due to the thick, strong stem, the fruits, even after ripening, do not crumble to the ground for a long time, remaining fresh and of high quality.

Culture characteristics

Resistant to frost, drought

Plum variety Found has excellent winter hardiness. However, it is not as drought tolerant.

What diseases and pests are dangerous for a tree

This crop is not particularly susceptible to diseases or insect damage, however, if the rules for planting and caring for the plant are not followed, you can unwittingly create conditions for the development of diseases and the appearance of parasites.

For cherry plum, diseases such as:

• coccomycosis (fungal disease);
• moniliosis;
• clusterosporiasis.

Also, pests are dangerous for the tree:

• mite;
• slimy sawfly;
• aphid.

Found steadfastly endures diseases and pest invasions, but do not forget about preventive treatments.

Pollinators and blooms

Plum variety Found self-fertile. If you want to reap a good harvest, a tree needs pollinators. To do this, cherry plum must be planted in a plot close to other plum varieties.

Best cherry plum pollinators found:

• Traveler;
• gift to St. Petersburg;
• Nesmeyana;
• Vitba;
• Mara.

Self-pollination is also possible with special garden pollinators.

Features of fruiting and productivity of the variety

By planting this variety of plum, you will harvest a large number of fruits every year, since high yields are one of the main qualities of this crop.

In the southern regions, yields of up to 100 kilograms per tree were recorded. Fruiting Naidena begins in mid-July.

Where the fruits are used

Fruiting is found only 2 years after planting. Cherry plum fruits are tasty enough to be consumed freshly picked. They are also good for conservation for the future.

Fresh fruits contain many useful substances for the body, and processed ones make delicious desserts.

Options for preserving fruits for a long time:

• freeze;
• juice, compote;
• jam, jam, jam.

Pros and cons

Distinguishes from other cherry plums Found due to the following qualities:

• tasting fruits;
• high level of resistance to cold;
• fruits stay on the tree for a long time;
• high harvests every year;
• resistant to various diseases;
• precocious;
• good level of weather adaptation;
• resistance of fruits to transportation.

However, there are some drawbacks:

• cherry plum needs pollinators because it is self-fertile;
• pit is hard to separate from pulp.

Fitting technology

Determining the timing

As a rule, under conditions of a closed root system, seedlings are planted from April to October. If the root system is open, the plant is planted with the advent of spring.

Optimal drop off location

Cherry plum should not be planted on flooded and waterlogged soils, excessive moisture is detrimental to the tree. Also, the soil should not be heavy. Choose a sunny site that is sheltered from the winds. A slope, a fence, or other trees can serve as such protection.

Recommended and contraindicated neighborhood

A good neighborhood will provide you with planting nearby cherry plums. The tree also gets along well with gooseberries, blackcurrants and other shrubs.

Don't plant fruit trees next to plums. However, the apple tree may be an exception.

Preparing the seedling

When choosing a seedling, inspect it carefully. The plant must have a good root system. Also pay attention to the crown and trunk of the tree. The foliage should be he althy and the trunk free of cracks.

Seedlings should be purchased in autumn, at this time you will have much more choice. For the winter, seedlings should be stored in a cool place where the temperature will be from 0 to +5 degrees.

Plant pattern

Before planting, the seedling should be examined again. If the root system is open, it should not have less than 5 processes. Also check it for root damage. Old roots must be removed.

The pit is dug in advance. The recommended depth is about 70-80 centimeters. The diameter may be about the same. Depending on the composition and quality of the land on your site, you can add to the pit:

• sand;
• peat;
• turf;
• lime.

Fertilizers - potassium and superphosphate will not be superfluous.

Starting landing, in the center of the pit you need to form a mound and place a peg on it. Firmly attach the seedling to the peg, carefully spreading the roots around. After that, the seedling is covered with earth, the soil next to the plant is compacted.

Cherry plum needs abundant watering immediately after planting.

Found Care

Irrigation

A young plant needs more moisture than an adult. Cherry plum needs abundant watering in the first year of life. From the second year, the frequency of watering should be reduced.

The dose of water must be adjusted depending on weather conditions. Do not over-moisten the plant. Over the summer it is good enough to shed 2-3 times.

It is worth finishing soil moistening in August. It is not recommended to water the tree for the winter.

Feeding

Feeding should be done after the first fruiting. Plum is fertilized in spring, summer and autumn. In the spring, urea, mullein and superphosphate are used. In summer - superphosphate or potassium. Compost, ammonium nitrate are used in autumn.

Caring for the trunk circle

Immediately after planting a cherry plum seedling, it is recommended to mulch and loosen the ground after a few days.

If your site is located in a dry area, the trunk circle should be kept under the mulch at all times. If there is an excess amount of moisture, it will be enough to mulch once a year or two. In this case, it is worth pouring humus, peat about 8-10 centimeters onto the trunk circle.

When changing mulching, the previous layer is buried in the soil with a shovel to a depth of 5-6 centimeters, so as not to damage the roots located close to the surface.

Shaping cut

It is necessary to start trimming the crown only after the first year of the cherry plum's life. Usually this procedure is carried out in the spring. It is also considered a measure of preparation Found for winter. The cuts are processed with a special garden pitch.

Remember that pruning done on time will help you harvest more.

Prevention from diseases and pests

Plum plum Naidena rarely suffers from diseases and insects, but prevention should not be underestimated. From coccomycosis and clasterosporiasis in autumn and spring, a Bordeaux mixture solution is used to treat the plant.

Cutting off damaged shoots and treating with fungicides will save you from moniliosis. Against pests, cleaning the old bark, removing affected leaves and branches will help. Also, when fighting parasites, the tree is sprayed with insecticides, novocaine or karbofos. To prevent rodents from injuring the plum, it must be protected with a net.

Preparing the cherry plum tree for wintering

Preparing for winter is an important procedure that must be taken very responsibly. In autumn, it is necessary to remove fallen fruits and leaves, carefully dig up the soil near the trunk.

White the stem of the plum tree before winter will prevent sunburn. In winter, the thickness of the snow cover should not be more than a meter, in which case the snow must be trampled down. It is also recommended to put on a casing made of sheet iron 40 centimeters in diameter on the cherry plum trunk. It is important that there are no branches under the shelter.

The top of the tree is wrapped with mesh and burlap. Such wintering saves cherry plum from rodents, warming up and freezing.

Conclusion

This fruit tree is not in vain cultivated in many regions of Russia. Cherry plum Naidena is an unpretentious culture, resistant to weather and climatic conditions. The fruits of the plant have a pleasant taste and retain their shape for a long time. Caring for a tree is not difficult, and with due care, cherry plum will delight you with high yields every year.

Even with the listed shortcomings, this variety of cherry plum can be recommended for planting on the site. It is suitable for those who like fruits with a little sourness.

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