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Cherry Zherdevskaya beauty with proper care will delight you with delicious fruits. It is in great demand among gardeners due to its stable annual yield.
Cherry description Zherdevskaya beauty
The author of the culture - Zhukov O.S.
- in memory of Vavilov;
- Lyubskaya.
The cherry Zherdevskaya beauty was transferred to the state test in 2000.
The culture is zoned on the territory of the regions:
- Nizhne-Volzhsky;
- North-West;
- Srednevolzhsky;
- Central;
- North Caucasian;
- Chernozemny.
Height and dimensions of an adult tree
A medium-sized tree has a spherical crown. The maximum height is 3 m.
Description of fruits
The berries grow large, one-dimensional and oval. The fruit can reach 17 mm in height and 15 mm in diameter. The maximum weight is 5 g. The cherries have a round top with a small funnel.
The main color is orange, and the top color is dark red. Subcutaneous points are poorly distinguishable, gray in color, in small quantities. The skin is medium in thickness. The pulp is orange, juicy. Tasting score - 5 points. The taste is sweet and sour. The juice is red.
Inside, the stone is medium in size, oval in shape. It separates from the pulp easily.
Canteen and technical application. The stalk is medium in length and thickness. It separates well from the branch. It is firmly attached to the bone. When ripe, the crop does not crumble for a long time.
Sun-loving tree. Therefore, the berries withstand bright light well, and are not baked in direct sunlight.
Cherry pollinators Zherdevskaya beauty
The variety is partially self-fertile. It is attributed to the early ripening period. Therefore, for a more plentiful harvest, it is worth planting crops nearby with a similar flowering time. Top pollinators:
- Lyubskaya;
- Vladimirskaya.
Theoretically, other varieties with a similar flowering period can be placed nearby. But experienced gardeners rarely do this, since the Zherdevskaya beauty often does not perceive pollination from other cherries. The plant blooms in early May.
Without pollinators, the yield of cherry Zherdevskaya beauty will be low
Main characteristics
Before purchasing the Zherdevskaya beauty, you need to understand the characteristics of the variety. This will help you understand if the fruit crop is suitable for growing in a particular area.
Drought resistance, frost resistance
Cherry Zherdevskaya beauty belongs to moisture-loving plants. It tolerates short-term drought well, which does not affect productivity. Possesses high frost resistance. Able to withstand temperatures down to -25 ° C. More severe conditions can lower the yield.
Yield
The dignity of the Zherdevskaya beauty is a steadily increased yield. The tree bears fruit every year. The fruits reach technical maturity in late June and early July.
Productivity depends on care. Cherry Zherdevskaya beauty bears fruit well on fertile soil and with regular feeding.If the tree freezes in winter and lacks nutrients, the number of berries will be less.
They consume fresh cherries of the Zherdevskaya Krasavitsa variety, make jam and jam, prepare juice and wine, and add them to homemade baked goods. The transportability of the fruits is average. To increase the shelf life, cherries are not washed beforehand. Spread the crop in a container with a layer of no more than 5 cm. Store in the refrigerator. The temperature should be within + 2 °… + 4 ° С.
Advantages and disadvantages
The first ovaries on cherry shoots Zherdevskaya beauty are formed in the fourth year. The advantages include:
- moderate growth;
- resistance to coccomycosis;
- high palatability of fruits;
- bountiful annual harvest;
- excellent winter hardiness;
- early ripening.
There are no pronounced shortcomings in cherry Zherdevskaya beauty. These include only the need for pollinators.
Cherry Zherdevskaya beauty is an early ripe variety
Landing rules
In order for the cherry Zherdevska beauty to please with a constant and bountiful harvest, it is necessary to choose the right place for the seedlings. A culture can grow on any soil, but it will spend all its strength and energy on survival. In order for the cherry to take root well, seedlings are purchased at the age of two years.
Recommended timing
In order for the cherry Zherdevskaya beauty to build up the root system and have time to take root before the onset of frost, it is necessary to plant seedlings in the spring. The process is carried out when a stable positive temperature is established. Depending on the region, the ideal time is late March or early April.
Autumn planting of cherry Zherdevskaya beauty is produced only in the southern regions. Otherwise, the culture will not have time to take root.
Site selection and soil preparation
They are planted in a sunny area in light nutritious soils. Culture prefers:
- loam;
- light loam;
- black soil;
- sod-podzolic soil.
The best place for cherry Zherdevskaya beauty is an elevated place, near which there is a fence or a low structure. Such protection will cover the plantation from strong winds.
Conifers should not grow nearby, as they are carriers of diseases that are quickly transmitted to the Zherdevskaya beauty.
The planting hole is prepared in advance, at least two weeks in advance. Dig up 60x80 cm in size.Add to the soil:
- 1 kg of humus;
- 400 g of ash;
- 150 g superphosphate;
- 50 g of potassium sulfate.
If the soil is too wet, then a bucket of sand must be poured onto the bottom.
If several cherry seedlings are planted Zherdevskaya beauty, then the minimum distance between trees should be 2.5 m.
How to plant correctly
After the purchase, the cherry seedling Zherdevskaya beauty is placed in water with the addition of a growth stimulant. Leave for several hours. This preparation will help revitalize the roots.
Planting process:
- Fill the prepared well with the soil mixture halfway.
- Place the seedling. In this case, it is necessary to spread the root system in different directions.
- Stick a wooden or metal stake on the side to help support the tree.
- Fill the hole to the end. The root collar should rise 5 cm above the soil.
- Compact the soil tightly. Tie a seedling to a support. Water abundantly using at least 20 liters of water.
So that the moisture does not evaporate too quickly, the earth is mulched around the seedling. Straw is ideal for this purpose.
Cherries of this variety are recommended to be planted in spring.
Care features
In order for the culture to please with a bountiful harvest and good health, simple but important agrotechnical rules are observed. The success of the rooting of the seedling depends on care.
Watering and feeding schedule
After planting, there is no need to apply fertilizer for the first two years.Older plants, before the flowers appear, are watered with a mixture of 30 g of calcium carbide and 1 liter of water. In autumn, 3 kg of rotted manure per 1 m is introduced into the trunk circle2.
To form the maximum number of ovaries, at the time of flowering, the crown is treated with a mixture of 10 g of boric acid and 10 liters of water.
Seedlings are more demanding for watering. The soil is moistened every two weeks. If the weather is hot and dry - twice a week. When the temperature drops or frequent rains, watering is stopped.
Pruning
If you do not prune, then the crown of the Zherdevskaya beauty will become too thick. As a result, it will stretch up. Therefore, every year after the snow melts in the spring, branches that have grown are trimmed. Such preparation will help to provide the necessary ventilation of the crown. For the formation of new bouquet branches, annual shoots are shortened.
In autumn, sanitary pruning is carried out, in which weak, diseased branches are removed. And also shoots that grow towards the trunk.
Preparing for winter
Severe winters with little snow can lead to freezing of the kidneys. With the alternation of severe frost and thaw, the root system of the Zherdevskaya beauty, as well as the trunk, often suffer. Even the increased frost resistance of cherries does not make it possible for the culture to easily survive under any climatic conditions.
There is no need to prepare the tree for the cold, growing in mild climates with snowy winters. It is enough to fertilize the cherries and water-charging them before frost.
In a region with severe winters:
- carry out sanitary pruning;
- treat the trunk circle and watered abundantly;
- feed;
- carry out preventive treatment against pests;
- whitewash the stem;
- mulch.
In Siberia and especially cold regions, the trunk is additionally covered with non-woven light-colored material or coniferous branches.
When the temperature reaches a positive temperature, the shelter is removed, as the wood quickly begins to rot and rot
Diseases and pests
The variety has good immunity and is resistant to diseases and pests. For prophylaxis, it is treated in the autumn and spring with a fungicidal preparation. Copper sulfate or Bordeaux mixture is well suited for this purpose.
Diseases can affect:
- rust;
- cercosporosis;
- wilt.
Possible pests:
- fleas;
- aphid;
- cherry fly.
In the fight against insects, the following agents help well:
- "Thunder-2";
- "Fufanon";
- "Karbofos".
The listed drugs are used strictly according to the instructions.
Conclusion
Cherry Zherdevskaya beauty produces a crop with high varietal characteristics and taste. The tree bears fruit stably. Berries are used for making juice, jam and fresh.
