Cherry of the same age: variety description and characteristics, cultivation features

Table Of Contents

History of occurrence
Variety description
Growing principle
Care
Pests and diseases

For cherries of the same age as nature, high yields, which explains the relatively high popularity of the crop. The plant is characterized by good adaptability to external conditions and is able to grow in temperate continental climatic zones (central Russia). Berries have a pronounced aroma and have a sour taste. The plant is resistant to common pests.

History of occurrence

Officially, the new variety was registered in 1986. Cherry The same age appeared by crossing the Beauty of the North with Black Consumer Goods. The first variety gave the new plant the ability to withstand the effects of coccomycosis.Cherries inherited frost resistance and high yields from consumer goods.

Variety description

Description of the variety says that the tree grows to a height of up to three meters. The crown of medium density is formed by short and straight shoots. The bark becomes dark brown in the early years and has a smooth surface.

The matte leaves are tapered with a pointed edge.

Cherry can self-pollinate by half. Therefore, other crops are grown on the site with the plant (varieties Turgenevka, Vladimirskaya and others) that can perform this function. The same age begins to bloom by mid-May. The fruits reach 1.5 centimeters in diameter and weigh no more than 3.6 grams. Berries are characterized by juicy pulp and a slight sour taste (acid concentration - 1.3%).

Growing principle

Despite the fact that the plant tolerates low temperatures and a long absence of moisture, the cherry has certain requirements for the growing area.

Choosing a landing site

The landing site must meet the following conditions:

flat or slightly sloped to the south;
protection from northern winds;
enough light;
no flooding at any time of the year.

The optimal place is considered to be a zone containing loam and sandy loam, with normal acidity.

Landing

A pit for planting is prepared in 2-3 weeks. Seedlings should be located at a distance of 3-5 meters. The depth of the pit is 80 centimeters, the width is 70 centimeters. Crushed stone (another material for forming a drainage layer) is first poured into the seat, and then humus with compost, black soil and peat.After that, the pit is filled with sand (the ratio with other components is 1:2).

For several hours before planting, the roots of the plant are soaked in a solution of Zircon.

A long (up to 1.5 meters) peg is installed next to the plant in the selected place, to which the seedling is tied. After planting, the root neck should remain above the ground. A small mound is formed around the plant, which will hold water. At the end, the seedling is watered from 2-3 buckets. Upon completion of the manipulations, the soil is mulched, and the central submersible is cut off by 1 meter.

Care

Compliance with the rules of care will ensure a constant harvest.

Water and mulch

Watering the plant is carried out as the soil dries. In hot weather, this procedure is recommended to be repeated twice a day. After watering, mulch the soil, while removing all weeds.

Cutting

The plant is pruned in early spring, before the buds swell. In order for the tree to constantly bear fruit, painful and side shoots should be removed. Cutting he althy branches is allowed no more than a quarter.

Feeding

To feed cherries before flowering, a mixture of:

15 grams of potassium chloride;
10 grams of urea;
25 grams of superphosphate;
10 liters of clean water.

Shortly before the appearance of berries, the tree is fed with a composition of:

40 grams of superphosphate;
12 grams of potassium;
20 grams of ammonium nitrate;
10 liters of water.

Every 5 years up to 500 grams of lime is introduced into the soil. Before winter, it is recommended to feed the tree with any fertilizer, except for what contains nitrogen.

Crop rationing

In order for the cherry to give a normalized harvest, it is recommended to remove at least 80% of the flowers in the first year after planting. In the next few seasons, up to half of the green fruits should be picked.

Pests and diseases

Cherry The same age is mainly affected by moniliosis, which disrupts the development of young shoots. Of the pests, the plant is susceptible to aphids, leafworms, mining moths, fruit mites and gypsy moths.