Cherry Podbelskaya: description of the variety and features of cultivation and care

It so happened that in the southern regions of the country, cherry is one of the most popular trees of private household plots. Juicy fruits are widely used for canning and consumed fresh. Surely many people know the Podbelskaya cherry variety. The large and lush crown of this tree looks harmoniously on the adjacent territory, and during flowering pleases with a fragrant smell.

History of the origin of the variety

Cherry of the Podbelskaya variety was obtained by breeding two varieties: Lotova and Griot Ostheimsky. Its name was dedicated to the Minister of Agriculture of Prussia, Viktor von Podbelsky.The tree was bred specifically for growing in regions with warm climatic conditions.

Description and features of the variety

The most successful this cherry grows and bears fruit in the southern regions. It belongs to varieties with mid-season fruit ripening.

A seedling planted in the ground begins fruiting at the age of 4. The harvest is in the first half of July.

The Podbelskaya cherry tree does not tolerate cold winters well. It also reacts negatively to the return of spring frosts. At this time, swollen buds may freeze, as well as flowers that have appeared. Therefore, it is optimal to plant this variety in places where the warm period has stability.

Description of the variety notes that this cherry can grow up to 5 meters in height. It has a higher yield.From one tree it is possible to collect up to 13 kilograms of berries per year. When harvesting, you have to use agricultural harvesting equipment or other devices. The crown has a spherical shape, abundantly covered with foliage. As the cherry tree ages, the crown loses its original shape.

Other characteristics of Podbielskaya cherry:

1. The bark on the trunk is smooth, with shallow longitudinal cracks.
2. Twigs of a light brown shade.
3. The sheet plate is matte, dark green. Its size can be up to 12 centimeters long and 6 centimeters wide.
4. Spring flowering is abundant, 3-4 flowers in one inflorescence.
5. The length of the handle is approximately 2 centimeters.

Features of cultivation

First of all, before planting seedlings, you need to choose the right site for planting.In this place, groundwater should not rise above 2 meters. Preference is given to fertile soil. The cherry tree tolerates the neighborhood with plants such as strawberries, alfalfa or legumes. They are recommended to be planted between rows.

Growing additional plants helps fill the soil with essential nutrients. After the end of the active phase of cherry growth, planting additional crops can be stopped. In addition, loosening of the soil in the near-stem zone is periodically carried out. It is also recommended to loosen after watering.

Feeding

Mandatory fertilization during planting cherries. At the end of the phase of active growth of the tree, fertilization is also carried out. Every 3 years, humus is scattered on the ground near the trunk (about 2 grams per 1 square meter). Every spring, top dressing is carried out with superphosphate (100 grams per 10-20 liters of water).

Cutting

The tree needs pruning every year. The spring pruning procedure is carried out in order to remove dried and broken branches. At the same time, dried bark is removed. In addition, to form the crown, formative pruning is carried out, starting from the second year after planting in the ground.

New shoots grow from the root system of cherries, which are sometimes used to plant new seedlings. The main reason for their appearance is sometimes overdried soil, damaging the roots. Such young shoots protect the root system from frost, but it is still better to get rid of them, as they take nutrients from the tree and create a load on the plant. By removing them, you can provide good access to the tree and make it easier to care for cherries.

Mulching soil

To insulate the root zone, as well as to prevent the appearance of weeds, mulching is carried out. Gravel, pieces of tree bark, peat, last year's dried leaves or hay are used as mulch.

Characteristic

The disadvantage of the variety is the need for pollination during flowering by other varieties of cherries.

Possible pollinators

In order for the pollination process to take place, other varieties of pollinating cherries must grow near the planted tree: May Duke, Lotovaya, Griot Ostgeisky, Anadolskaya, Early English or cherry trees.

Fruits

A ripe Podbelskaya berry weighs about 5-6 grams. She is maroon in color. The shape is rounded. The skin of the cherry is smooth with a characteristic sheen. The flesh is colored dark red. It is juicy, with a clear presence of fibers. The taste is quite pleasant, with a sweet and sour tint. It is used for preservation, various desserts are prepared.

Diseases and pests

This cherry has an average resistance to diseases and pests. From insects, the tree can be affected by aphids, slimy sawfly or caterpillars. The cherry weevil can infect both flowers and ripe fruit.

Disease prevention

To cope with the invasion of insects and prevent their appearance, the tree is treated with a broad spectrum insecticide. Also, to prevent the invasion of harmful insects, the trunk is treated with copper sulphate.

Don't plant cherries in lowlands, as stagnant water can damage the root system, leading to the death of the tree.

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