Cherry Volochaevka: description of the variety and characteristics of the tree, planting and care

Description of the variety of the popular Volochaevka cherry will allow you to decide on the choice of a fruit tree for planting in your area. The variety is very productive and easy to grow.

History of occurrence

To obtain a new variety Volochaevka, Lyubskaya and Vladimirskaya cherries were crossed. In 1997, a new variety was entered into the State Register as a fruit tree intended for cultivation in the Central part. Volochaevka was bred by breeder A.I. Evstratov.

Variety description

It is important to study the description of the variety before choosing a cherry variety so as not to be disappointed. Volochaevskaya is highly frost-resistant.

But at a temperature of -30 degrees, the shoots freeze slightly, which negatively affects the he alth of the tree.

Volochaevka is a self-fertile variety, so to increase productivity, you do not have to plant other varieties of cherry trees in the garden. Or attract bees to the garden for pollination.

Appearance

Another important point to consider before buying a seedling is the look of the tree. Attention is paid to the height of the trunk, thickening of the crown and the characteristics of the fruit.

Tree

Cherry varieties Volochaevskaya in height reaches no more than 3 m. The tree is strongly leafy, the crown is thickened. The leaves are dark green, matte.

Fruits

Mature fruits are large, the average weight is 4-5 g. The peel is thin, red-scarlet hue. The stone is medium-sized, easily separated from the pulp. The flesh is rich burgundy. The taste of the berries is sweet, with a slight taste of sourness. The fruits are suitable for cooking and preserving.

Characteristics of the variety

Important characteristics of any variety are yield, fruiting period and resistance to various diseases and insects.

Yields

Fruiting of the hybrid begins in the 4th year after planting the seedling. The yield is good, at least 15 kg of fruits are harvested from an adult tree. The tree bears fruit every year. The first ripe cherries appear at the end of July.

The fruiting period indicates that Volochaevka is a late hybrid of cherries.

Disease resistance

The resistance of the Volochaevka variety is average. It should be noted that cherry has good resistance to coccomycosis and monilial burn. To prevent the occurrence of diseases, trees are regularly inspected and preventive procedures are carried out.

Features of cultivation

Planting is an important moment during which the foundation is laid for the future yield and he alth of cherries. If you plant a seedling according to all the rules of agricultural technology, then the cherry will give a good harvest every year.

Choosing a landing site

It is recommended to plant a variety in April. For planting a seedling, preference should be given to open sunny areas on a hill. Cherry does not like stagnant water near the trunk, as is often the case in spring in the lowlands. Areas that are in partial shade are also suitable. It is not recommended to plant plants in places where the rays of the sun do not fall.

Landing

Planting the Volochaevka hybrid is no different from planting other cherry varieties. Stages of planting Volochaevskaya cherries:

• Dig a hole at least 1 m deep and at least 70 cm wide.
• Pour manure, nitrogen-containing fertilizers and wood ash into the bottom of the pit.
• Leave the fertilizer pit for 2-3 weeks.
• Before planting a seedling, lower it for several hours in a growth activator, and before planting, dip the roots in an aqueous solution of clay.
• Put the seedling in the hole, fill it with soil.
• Tamp the ground near the trunk.
• Drive a stake into the center of the hole and tie the stem of the seedling to it.

At the end of planting, water the seedling with a bucket (4-5 l) of warm water.

Care

Cherry tree care includes watering, crown formation and disease prevention.

Watering

Water cherries four times a season:

• First watering before buds appear.
• The second time cherries are watered during flowering.
• Third - after fruiting.
• The last time the tree is watered before frost.

Wash cherries only with warm water.

Cutting

Pruning is carried out in spring and autumn. In the spring, formative pruning is carried out. Pruned young shoots and part of the branches. Leave a few skeletal branches. Dry, damaged branches are pruned in autumn.

Pests and prevention

From coccomycosis, cherry trees are sprayed with Bordeaux liquid and a solution of urea. After harvesting, all leaves are destroyed. From anthracnose, spraying with the drug "Polyram" helps. Spray plants three times a season.

The preparations "Iskra" and "Intavir" help against aphids. Weevil and moths are destroyed with the help of chemicals "Kinmiks" and "Karbofos". In addition to chemicals, folk remedies help. For example, it is useful to spray trees with a soapy solution containing wood ash. You can also plant garlic, valerian or marigolds nearby. The smell of these plants repels many insects.

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