Cherry for the Leningrad region: the best varieties with descriptions and characteristics

The Leningrad region has a climate that is not very favorable for growing fruit crops. Often, gardeners experiment, trying to determine which varieties to give preference. Having become acquainted with the best varieties of cherries for the Leningrad region, their characteristics, features, it is easy to get a harvest.

Northwest Cherry Variety Requirements

Unfavorable weather conditions, which often abound in nature, become an obstacle for gardeners in growing some fruit crops. So that experiments and experiments with trees do not fail, you need to familiarize yourself with the rules for choosing varieties for the northern regions.

When choosing plants for the north-west of Russia, pay attention to winter hardiness. If the tree is intended for growing in a warm climate, even a comfortable and warm cover will not be able to save it from freezing. Even some winter-hardy varieties will have to be covered for the first time, severe frosts can harm seedlings that have not had time to take root. Another rule is to choose only self-pollinating crops.

Vladimirskaya

Despite the emergence of new varieties that breeders delight gardeners with, Vladimirskaya cherry does not lose popularity. A distinctive feature of the tree is frost resistance. This is not enough to survive the spring frosts, if the winter is long, there is a risk of frosting of the flower buds, which will affect the yield.

Vladimir cherry benefits:

disease resistance (rarely affected by rot);
scab resistance;
drought resistant;
yield.

Buds begin to bloom in May, the first fruits ripen in July. Under favorable conditions and proper care, it is possible to get more than 5 kg of large fruits with small seeds.

Feature of the plant - several trunks. It is recommended to vaccinate, which will allow the crop to be grown as a single stem.

Ruby

The age of this cherry variety is 4 decades, for the first time the culture was presented by breeders in the 70s of the last century. It is characterized by high frost resistance, which is important for growing in the Leningrad region.

A distinctive feature of the plant is resistance to moniliosis, although coccomycosis easily affects even mature trees with good immunity. Ruby rarely exceeds 2.5 m in height. The presence of a dense crown allows you not to worry about productivity.

Flowering begins in May, fruiting dates - from early August to autumn. The disadvantage of the variety is poor transportability. When the stalk is removed, the juice comes out abundantly, which reduces the shelf life, the fruits should be used for immediate processing.

Asterisk

One of the early varieties recommended for the Leningrad region. Buds do not freeze out even in severe frosts, especially in mature trees. Disease resistance of cherries is average, often Asterisk is affected by coccomycosis.

A tree grows up to 4 m in height. The crown is lush, with a large number of branches. Begins to bear fruit a few years after planting. You will need a pollinator, the tree does not belong to self-fertile crops. It is recommended to grow cherries nearby, which will allow you not to worry about pollination.

A distinctive feature of the fruit is its sweet taste, separating the seeds is not difficult. Berries are perfectly transported, used in canning, freezing, baking.

Love

A plant that tolerates winter frosts and summer drought. It does not require regular maintenance, even rare watering will not affect the yield. Pollinators are not required - the tree is self-fertile. The disadvantage is low immunity, which will affect diseases, the variety is easily affected by diseases dangerous for cherries.

The first harvest is recommended in early August. The fruits are quite large, perfectly tolerate long-term storage, transportation.

The problem may arise with the frosting of flowers, the buds open early, often subsequent frosts destroy them completely. Grow the crop only in light soils, soils rich in nutrients can affect yields.

Shimskaya shpanka

Feature of the plant - high resistance to low temperatures.Even frost up to 35 degrees is capable of transferring a tree. Spring frosts are also not a barrier to good fruiting. Gardeners will also like the unpretentiousness of the variety; there will be no special difficulties in growing. There is practically no need to fight diseases, the high immunity of Shpanka Shimskaya will protect against the most common cherry diseases.

The culture is tall, the tree easily grows up to 6 meters. There is a small drawback, you will have to plant other varieties nearby, you will need pollinators.

The weight of the fruit exceeds 5 g, the shade of the berries is dark crimson. Shpanka Shimskaya is of little use for commercial cultivation. The berries are notable for poor keeping quality, they are often damaged during transportation. Used in the preparation of preservation, freezing.

Amorel Nikiforova

Medium-sized (up to 3 m) sprawling tree has many advantages - endurance, unpretentiousness, excellent frost resistance.Fruiting occurs 3-5 years after planting. If you take care of timely vaccination, it is possible to get a crop in just 2 years.

Flowering falls in the second half of May, fruiting - in July. Cherries are small (rarely exceed 3 g). The variety is not suitable for growing for sale; when the stalk is removed, a lot of juice comes out, which affects the shelf life. It is recommended to process immediately after harvest, even a short time is enough for the berries to start to deteriorate.

Purple

The bred variety was recommended only for growing in the middle lanes, but the winter hardiness, which is a hallmark of the Crimson Cherry, soon attracted gardeners living in more severe conditions. The height of an adult tree does not strike, rarely exceeds 2 m. Self-infertility can also be attributed to the disadvantages, pollinators will be needed.

The main value of the plant is an early harvest. The first fruits can be harvested at the end of June. The berries are quite large, but do not differ in transportability. The fruits are used for processing - jam, preservation, baking.

Dessert Volga

The variety is recommended for cultivation in the Leningrad region. High frost resistance, resistance to diseases, late flowering, which begins after the last frost, are the distinctive characteristics of the Dessert Volga cherry.

Tree does not exceed 3 m in height, requires planting near pollinators. After vaccination, fruiting begins in just 2 years. Dessert Volzhskaya will please with productivity, from one plant it turns out to collect 10-12 kg of juicy fruits. It is recommended to grow for sale, the stalks are easily removed. Despite this, shedding does not occur, each berry must be picked.

Zarnitsa

Excellent in cold regions. Practically not afraid of frost, easily tolerates spring frosts. Fruiting occurs early, 2-3 years after planting in a permanent place. Fruits appear only on annual branches.

The fruits are small, even in favorable weather they do not exceed 2 g. This is the main reason for growing the plant only for processing in the kitchen, high yields for sale should not be expected. The variety is valued for its taste, juicy sweet fruits are great for desserts and jams.

Features of planting and caring for cherries in the Leningrad Region

Special difficulties in planting young cherries and subsequent care will not arise even for beginner gardeners. It is better to plant in the spring, the autumn sending of seedlings to open ground will be detrimental to the plant, it will not survive the first severe frosts. Soil cherry prefers light. It is recommended to prepare the soil mixture yourself, for this mix:

humus;
river coarse sand;
rotted compost (often replaced with peat);
turf soil.

Take components in equal parts, it is recommended to add wood ash (only 3-5 handfuls per plant). Be sure to complete planting by laying out a layer of mulch (sawdust, chopped needles, bark, straw).

Cherry care consists of the following processes:

Irrigation. Apply only warm liquid as needed - in hot, dry summers.
Loosening the soil. To carry out loosening, at the same time removing weeds that are able to take nutrients from the soil, weakening the plant.
Feeding. It is recommended to fertilize adult fruit-bearing crops. Give preference to organics (necessarily rotted), mineral compounds.
Fight against diseases. When trees are affected by diseases, use chemicals, sparing folk remedies may be powerless. Strictly follow the requirements of chemical manufacturers, do not exceed the dosage, irrigate cherries using personal protective equipment.

Be sure to cover cherries for the winter, even frost-resistant ones can suffer in severe frosts.

Cherry - a magnificent tree, which is considered to be the decoration of every garden. You can grow a crop even in harsh conditions, it will take a little for this - to decide on a variety, make a little effort, follow the rules of agricultural technology. The plant will surely thank for such care with delicious fruits.