Cherry variety Memory Enikeev: description and characteristics, yield and cultivation

For many gardeners, the cultivation of the Pomyat Enikeev cherry variety has already become a tradition, because the tree has many positive qualities. The plant does not require special attention, quite hardy, bears fruit well. Another advantage is resistance to cold conditions, diseases, insects.

History of selection

The memory of Enikeev is a product of the labor of breeders of the Moscow station. The name of the variety was due to one of the creators. The culture was obtained by crossing two varieties - Korinka and Zhukovka. After 2000, the Memory of Enikeev was distributed among different regions of Russia, where the cherry passed the tests with dignity and quickly gained popularity.

Description

Description of the variety should begin with the fruit. Juicy sweet pulp, delicate texture, dessert taste allow you to use fresh cherries.

The bones are easily separated from the pulp, the drupes are quite small.

The very tree of the cherries in Memory of Enikeev is no different from its relatives - a lush crown, large leaves. The root system is compact, which allows planting trees at a short distance.

Appearance of cherry

It is difficult to determine the variety by the appearance of the plant - there are no special signs in the Memory of Enikeev. It will be possible to distinguish the culture at the time of flowering (inflorescences resemble tiny glasses) or after the appearance of fruits.

Tree

The height of the tree is up to 3 m. The bark of a young plant is dark gray, becoming brown with age. The crown is lush, fruiting occurs on branches collected in bunches.

Fruits

The fruits are large, with good care they grow up to 5 g. The taste of the berries resembles cherries. In the southern regions, cherries are sweeter, although climatic conditions do not affect the size of the fruit.

Characteristics of the variety

Enikeev's memory is self-fertile - pollinators will not be needed. The peak of fruiting is the 7th year after planting. Ripening occurs in mid-June.

Tolerates drought and cold well. Shoots, buds are resistant to frost, so even spring frosts will not harm the plant.

Yields

Proper care allows you to get up to 15 kg of berries from an adult plant. Dry summer, lack of watering, fertilizing will affect the number of fruits - no more than 10 kg.

Climate resilience

Frost Enikeev's memory is well tolerated, covering is needed only for young plants. The heat has a detrimental effect on trees, so regular watering will be necessary.

Pros and cons

The main advantages of culture include:

sustainability;
unattractive to insects;
rare disease lesions;
yield.

Disadvantage - will require frequent pruning. Cherry has a tendency to form root growth, which will have to be removed regularly.

Planting and care

Planting is no different from planting other fruit crops. The main thing is to choose a sunny area without drafts, gusts of strong wind.

Landing

Planted in a pre-prepared soil mixture - a combination of turf, humus, river sand. On poor soils, add compost, peat. On sandstones, add clay to the composition.

Water and loosening

Watering as needed. In the summer - once a week. On an adult tree - up to a bucket of water. Before applying the liquid, it is recommended to loosen while removing weeds.

Cutting

In autumn, carry out cardinal pruning, forming a crown, - remove side shoots, thickened branches. In the spring, it is recommended to carry out sanitization - cut out shoots frozen over the winter.

Feeding

It is recommended to use rotted organic matter as top dressing. It is not necessary to prepare solutions - in the fall, spread the nutrient layer around the trunk, sprinkle with soil. Melt water will continue the process, send useful elements to the ground.

Preparing for winter

Wrap only young plants before wintering. In harsh climatic conditions, also carry out wrapping. Use spruce branches, special agrofibre, burlap.

Prevention and treatment of coccomycosis

Coccomycosis is a disease that affects the Memory of Enikeev quite rarely. For prevention, it is recommended to use copper sulfate (spraying is carried out before the appearance of buds). After flowering, apply Horus, Strobe. Remove affected shoots completely, burn immediately.

Diseases and pests

Another disease affecting the culture is moniliosis. Applying chemicals is the only way to save the plant. Spraying should be carried out with copper-based products. Pests almost do not settle on cherries, but it is recommended to use insecticides and folk remedies for preventive purposes even before flowering.

Memory Enikeev - a variety that will not cause trouble, for little effort will thank the harvest of delicious berries. The main thing is to follow the rules recommended by agricultural technology, apply the necessary amount of moisture, do not refuse top dressing, monitor diseases and pests.