Cherry Veda: basics of care and cultivation of a frost-resistant variety

Description of culture

The Veda variety is distinguished by late ripening and universal use of fruits.

Description of the Veda cherry variety:

• fast-growing medium-sized tree;
• spreading, thick, rounded crown;
• skeletal branches are located at right angles;
• straight shoots of gray-green color;
• large ovoid leaves;
• The leaf blade is green, smooth, with a pointed tip.

The tree produces large white flowers collected in triple inflorescences. The fruits are large, one-dimensional, weighing 5.1 g, and have a heart-shaped shape. The color is dark red, the subcutaneous dots are inconspicuous. The skin is tender, the flesh is dark red, juicy. The juice is sweet, rich red in color.

Tasting properties are rated at 4.6 points. The fruits contain 18% dry matter; 11.5% sugar; 0.7% acids. The bone is located freely and is easily separated from the pulp.

The Veda variety is recommended for cultivation in the Central region of Russia (Bryansk, Vladimir, Kaluga, Ivanovo, Moscow, Ryazan, Smolensk and Tula regions).

Photo of Veda cherry:

Cherry "Velka"

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Cherry "Velka"

Fruits: medium ripening. The fruits weigh 5 g, round from light red to dark red, the flesh is light, dense, good taste.

Tree: vigorous, wide-rounded crown, medium density.

Fruiting: The plant begins to bear fruit in 4-5 years.

Frost resistance of the variety: very high.

Characteristics

Before planting, the characteristics of the Veda cherry variety are assessed: resistance to drought, frost, diseases and pests.

Drought resistance, winter hardiness

The Veda variety does not tolerate prolonged drought, especially during the period of flowering and fruit ripening. Watering is one of the mandatory stages of tree care.

The frost resistance of Veda cherries is rated at a high level. The tree tolerates temperature drops in winter down to -30 °C.

Pollination, flowering period and ripening time

The Veda variety is self-sterile and requires planting of pollinators to obtain a harvest. The best pollinators for Veda cherries: Leningradskaya black, Revna, Tyutchevka, Ipul, Bryanochka or other varieties that bloom late.

Flowering begins in May. The harvest is harvested in late June - early July.

Productivity, fruiting

The average yield, subject to the rules of planting and caring for Veda cherries, is 77 c/ha. Up to 30 kg of fruits are collected from one tree. The stalk is easily separated from the branch.

The fruits ripen at the same time. To avoid shedding, it is recommended to collect them immediately after ripening.

Area of ​​application of berries

Cherries are consumed fresh, used to create fruit and berry desserts and decorate confectionery products. The fruits are used in home canning for making jam and compotes.

Resistance to diseases and pests

The Veda variety requires protection from diseases and pests. For spraying, protective preparations are purchased and dissolved in water.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages of growing Veda cherries:

• large fruits;
• good taste;
• high winter hardiness.

Disadvantages of the Veda variety:

• requires pollinator planting;
• takes a long time to bear fruit.

Harvest and storage

The harvest of Veda cherries begins at the end of July. The best time to collect fruits is a dry, sunny and warm day. Fruits should be picked from the tree along with the stalks. It is not recommended to pick the berries with your hands; even light pressure on the pulp can cause rapid spoilage of the cherries. It is better to harvest in containers or cardboard boxes for berries for further good preservation.

Cherries should be stored exclusively in refrigerators or refrigerated rooms at a temperature of +1 to +2°C, with high air humidity - about 90–95%. But even under such conditions, storing cherries will not be very long.

The maximum shelf life of fruits is no more than 5 weeks

Thus, growing Veda cherries at home is not difficult if you follow the recommendations for choosing seedlings, planting and caring for the plant. Thanks to the high frost resistance of the variety and good stable yield, cherries occupy leading positions in the ratings among experienced gardeners and can be recommended for cultivation by beginners, given their ease of care and unpretentiousness to environmental conditions.

Landing Features

Healthy seedlings of the Veda variety are selected for planting. The timing of the work is determined taking into account the climatic characteristics of the region.

Recommended timing

In warm regions, the crop is planted in the fall, 3-4 weeks before the cold snap. In the middle zone, planting is carried out in the spring after the snow melts, but before the buds open.

Choosing a suitable location

Cherry prefers illuminated slopes on the south side of the site. The groundwater level is more than 2 m. Places in lowlands where moisture and cold air accumulate are not suitable for planting.

The culture develops well on loam or sandstone. It is not recommended to plant in soil with a high content of sand, clay or peat.

What crops can and cannot be planted next to cherries?

The crop grows best next to cherries and other varieties of cherries. From apple, pear and other tall trees, the seedling is removed 4-5 m.

It is not recommended to plant a tree next to hazel, raspberries, currants, tomatoes, peppers and potatoes.

Selection and preparation of planting material

One- or two-year-old seedlings of the Veda variety are suitable for planting. The root system and crown are preliminarily assessed. The tree should not show signs of damage, rotting, or dry areas.

The roots of the seedling are immersed in water for 2 hours, and the leaves are torn off. If the roots are dried, they are kept in water for 10 hours.

Landing algorithm

The procedure for planting the Veda cherry variety:

1. A hole measuring 1x1 m and 80 cm deep is dug in the area.
2. The fertile soil layer is mixed with 200 g of superphosphate, 50 g of viburnum salt and 0.5 kg of ash.
3. Part of the soil mixture is poured into the hole; within 2-3 weeks the soil will shrink.
4. The hole is filled with the remaining substrate and a tree is planted.
5. The roots of the seedling are covered with earth.
6. The soil in the tree trunk circle is watered abundantly.

Agricultural technology

Cherry Fatezh

For Veda cherries, it is recommended to choose sunny areas with a groundwater level of at least 1.5 m. If it is not possible to choose such a place, artificial drainage grooves are used to drain the water. Otherwise, after 4-5 years, just at the time of the first fruiting, the roots will reach groundwater and begin to rot. In the future, it will not be possible to save the plant. The sweetness of the fruit directly depends on the amount of sunlight falling on the cherry. The distance between the seedlings should be at least 4 m, then Veda will receive sunlight throughout the day.

On a note! Plants grow and bear fruit well on low slopes.

Veda prefers loose soil, such as sandy loam. On sandy soil the results are worse, but if there is no other option, you can plant. Acidic and clayey soils are not suitable at all. The situation can be corrected by adding sand (10 liters per m2) to the clay and extinguishing the acid in the soil with lime (0.5 kg per m2). It is recommended to plant cherries in early spring (before sap flow begins) or in autumn. Autumn planting in zones with a temperate climate is carried out in September, and in the southern regions - until the first half of October. The main thing is that there is time for the new plant to take root. Seedlings grown in pots can be rooted throughout the growing season. You can also dig up a seedling in the fall and plant it in the spring.

As is the case with other cultivated plants, summer residents are recommended to buy Veda seedlings in specialized centers. For each bush there is a document indicating the variety, age, and growing areas. This way you can be sure of the health of the plant. When choosing, it is better to focus on 1-2 year old specimens and be sure to conduct a visual inspection of the plant itself and the root system, if it is open. Although seedlings with a closed root system take root better. Even with a lump of earth, you can see the number and condition of the roots. There must be at least three skeletal ones. Plants with damaged root systems are safely discarded. The crown itself should consist of three half-meter branches growing from the scion. It can be identified by some curvature relative to the root collar.

Planting pit

The place is prepared 20 days before landing. The earth is dug up, weeds are pulled out, holes measuring 60x80 cm are dug. The fertile (top) layer of soil is mixed with 1 bucket of humus, 150 g of double superphosphate, 50 g of potassium sulfate or 400 g of ash. Everything gets mixed up. Next is the algorithm:

• 1/3 of the prepared soil mixture is poured onto the bottom of the hole;
• A seedling with spread out roots is placed on it (container ones are planted with a lump). A peg is stuck next to the root;
• the remaining soil is poured in little by little and after each portion the soil is compacted with hands so that there are no voids left around the roots;
• a side with a groove (indentations along the side) is formed around the trunk to retain water;
• The seedling is watered with two buckets of water and lightly tied to a peg.

Important! The root collar should protrude 5 cm above the ground surface.

When planting in spring, a crown is immediately formed, and plants planted in autumn overwinter without pruning. This work is carried out only in the spring, in order to avoid freezing of the shoots during the cold season. Young plants may suffer at sub-zero temperatures (autumn and spring frosts), so it is recommended to cover them with a breathable fabric for a while or treat them with an immunostimulant (for example, Novosil solution). Young growth is watered three times a week throughout the season. The recommended one-time volume of water is 3 buckets per root. Fruit-bearing cherries are watered three times a season, five buckets each (more often in drought):

• at the beginning of sap flow (green buds);
• with the formation of ovaries;
• after harvest.

The last watering is done after leaf fall; 7-10 buckets of water will be needed. There are several methods for watering cherries. This:

• slow infusion into the root groove;
• sprinkling (hose with sprinkler);
• drip irrigation. With this method, water is directly delivered to the roots without compacting the soil surface.

Overfilling cherries does more harm than underfilling. Excessive moisture can cause roots to rot or diseases to develop. There is enough moisture if the lump of earth near the root does not crumble when squeezed and in your hands. The need for additional fertilizer in cherries depends on the age of the plant. In the first year you don’t have to feed at all. At the beginning of the second season, to grow roots and crowns, you should saturate the plant with ammonium nitrate (0.06 kg per bucket of water) and after a week and a half, spray it with urea (2 tablespoons per bucket). Before leaf fall, you need to apply potassium-phosphorus fertilizer (2 tbsp per bucket). Fruiting cherries are fertilized several times during the growing season:

• in early April, add ammonium nitrate to the root zone (1/2 handful per root);
• before the formation of buds, spill a solution of superphosphate in a proportion of 50 g per bucket of water, and at the stage of formation of ovaries - a solution of nitrophoska (50 g/10 l);
• after harvesting, it is important to feed with potassium sulfate (a handful) and a one percent solution of superphosphate (a bucket per plant);
• Before winter, it is recommended to sprinkle humus around the crown.

Agricola fertilizer is recommended for cherries. It contains all the microelements necessary for culture. Cherries are mainly formed according to the sparse-tiered variant. Each next tier is 50 cm higher than the previous one. Each row is supported by 3 main (skeletal) branches. The conductor (central branch) is cut so that it is several buds (5-6) higher than the branches of the tiers. The next year, the 3 strongest branches are left on the lower tier, and the rest are cut out. The rest are shortened by a third. The central branch is cut at a level of 1 m from the lower tier. In the third spring, a second tier is formed, similar to the first. Now the conductor(1 m) is measured from it. The third tier is also being prepared for next spring. The man-made crown has to be maintained throughout the entire fruiting period of the plant. To do this, corrective pruning is carried out every spring. 4-5 year old branches are removed in favor of side shoots. This work allows you to maintain productivity at an optimal level. Although Veda is a winter-hardy variety, it is better to insulate young animals in the first three years. It’s just not recommended to use film for this. It is best to use breathable fabric, paper or spruce branches. Even in this case, you need to wait for stable cold weather from 0 to +5 degrees, in order to avoid damping off of the branches. Changes in temperature and intensity of sunlight can cause bark burns.

Advice! To avoid damage and fungal infections, the trunk and main (skeleton-forming) branches should be painted with lime mortar before winter frosts (late October-early November). It wouldn't hurt to add pest repellents there.

Veda is unable to pollinate itself. Maximum fruit harvest is possible if at least two other varieties of cherries are available. And then only under the condition of simultaneous flowering. For Veda, these are Leningradskaya Chernaya, Bryanochka, Tyutchevka. You can also consider Iput cherries. If desired, you can graft several varieties on one trunk. This will save space in the garden and make pollination easier. Not only flying, but also crawling insects can cope with this.

Subsequent care of the crop

Caring for Veda cherries comes down to watering, fertilizing and pruning. The crop needs watering before flowering, in mid-summer and in autumn in preparation for winter. Each tree uses 2 buckets of water.

The subcortex of the culture is carried out according to the following scheme:

• in early spring, 15 g of urea, superphosphate and potassium salt are added to the soil;
• after harvesting, the trees are sprayed with a solution of superphosphate and potassium sulfate (10 g of each substance per 10 liters of water).

The tree is pruned annually to properly form the crown. The skeletal branches and conductor are shortened, and excess, dry and frozen shoots are completely eliminated. Pruning is carried out in early spring or late autumn.

Shelter is necessary only for young plantings. The tree is covered with agrofibre and spruce branches. To prevent rodents from damaging the trunk in winter, it is wrapped with a special mesh.

Diseases and pests, methods of control and prevention

The main diseases of the crop are given in the table:

Care

The time and effort spent caring for cherries will pay off in the summer with a good harvest.

Watering

Immediately after planting, young trees are watered once a week (30 liters per plant). Fruiting plants are moistened 3 times per season: in the green cone phase, during the formation of ovaries and after fruiting at the rate of 5 buckets per plant. In dry summers, water more often. After the leaves fall, pre-winter watering is carried out (70 liters per tree), which is necessary for a good wintering.

When the berries ripen, do not water them to avoid cracking.

Water the cherries by pouring water into special grooves using a drip irrigation system or sprinkling method.

1. Circular watering grooves are made along the perimeter of the crown with a depth of 15 cm.
2. To water fruit trees by sprinkling, hoses with sprinklers are used, which moisturizes not only the roots, but also the crown, which is especially important in hot, dry weather. It is advisable to water the cherries in the evening so that the water evaporates more slowly.
3. With drip irrigation, the tape is laid around the trunk in a spiral, water flows evenly through the droppers, while the root zone is well moistened, the soil does not stick together, ensuring intense respiration of the roots.

The water necessary for the growth and fruiting of cherries is poured into the circular watering holes.

However, uncontrolled watering of trees can negatively affect their development: excess moisture leads to the development of diseases, spots and rot. It is not difficult to determine how well the soil is moistened: squeeze the soil from under the crown in your palm - if the lump does not crumble, then you should not water the cherries anymore.

Fertilizers

Nutritional deficiency will certainly affect plant development and yield. It is necessary to feed cherries throughout the season. By the appearance of the tree you can determine what elements it needs:

• Iron deficiency is indicated by premature leaf fall;
• if there is a lack of boron, the leaves become deformed and dry out;
• A lack of copper can be judged by small brown spots on the leaf blades and drying out of the shoots;
• if the leaves become smaller, it means the plant lacks zinc.

In the first year, fertilizing is not required for cherries if the planting hole is well filled with fertilizers. The following spring, to build up the root system and crown, the seedling is fed with ammonium nitrate (60 g/10 l). After 10 days, feed the leaves with urea (2 tbsp/10 l). In September, feed with phosphorus-potassium solution (2 tbsp/10 l).

For fruit-bearing trees, it is necessary to fertilize 5 times:

1. At the end of March, ammonium nitrate (20 g/m2) is incorporated into the soil.
2. Before flowering, add superphosphate (50 g/10 l), after flowering - nitrophoska (50 g/10 l).
3. After harvesting, to restore strength, the tree is fed with potassium sulfate (100 g) and superphosphate (100 g/10 l).
4. Before the onset of cold weather, humus is laid around the perimeter of the crown.

Foliar feeding of cherries with liquid fertilizers guarantees the growth and quality of the crop. Spray with Agricola (50 g/10 l), Zdraven-aqua (35 ml/10 l) per leaf during the growing season with an interval of 14 days. At the same time, the development of the root system and the formation of ovaries improves.

Complex fertilizer Agricola contains all the elements necessary for cherries

Gardeners with many years of experience prefer to combine organic and mineral fertilizers. In the spring, when the crop needs nitrogen, mullein (3 kg/30 l) or chicken manure (2 kg/30 l) is added.

Improves soil structure and green manure. Green manure (lupine, peas) is sown in the rows, mowed in the fall and all the green mass is plowed. By rotting, it turns into organic nutrition rich in microelements.

Trimming

Cherry trees are usually formed in a sparsely layered manner. The distance between tiers should be at least 0.5 m, each tier should have 3 skeletal branches. Immediately after planting, the conductor is shortened so that it is 5–6 buds longer than the side branches.

Often, a strong competing shoot grows at the base of the trunk at an acute angle. You need to get rid of it by cutting it into a ring.

At the beginning of the second season, the branches on the bottom row are cut off, leaving the 3 strongest ones. They are cut by 1/3. The central shoot is cut at a level of 1 m from the bottom row. During spring pruning in the 3rd year, a second tier of 3 shoots is formed, the conductor is shortened at a height of 1 m from the second row. For the next season, 3 branches are left in the last (third) tier.

The cherry tree is usually formed in a sparse-tiered type

With age, the tree begins to bear fruit weaker and the crown grows. To thin out the crown and get rid of old branches, rejuvenating pruning is carried out. In spring, 4-5 year old branches are replaced with young side shoots. After leaf fall, remove dried and damaged branches.

Video: pruning cherries in spring

Preparing for winter

Veda is a winter-hardy variety, but in the first 3 years it is advisable to insulate young trees. After watering and mulching the soil with humus, the plants are covered with agrofibre and pine needles. To avoid damping off, insulate the cherries in stable cool weather (00C). When the temperature rises to 50C, the shelter is removed.

You can insulate cherries for the winter with paper, but not with film.

Contrasting temperatures at different times of the day often lead to damage to the bark, which increases the risk of developing fungal diseases. To protect the tree from sunburn, the trunk and skeletal branches must be whitened at the end of October with a lime solution, to which insecticides against pests can be added.

How to plant Veda cherries

Proper planting of cherries will ensure their normal development and fruiting. Be sure to choose a high-quality seedling, select the appropriate timing and prepare a hole.

How to choose a seedling

Seedlings of the Veda variety are purchased from nurseries or from trusted suppliers. The plant is assessed visually for the absence of mold, rotten areas, lichen, cracks and other defects. One- and two-year-old trees with a height of 80-120 cm and a conductor diameter of 2.5 cm take root better. The cherry tree should have a powerful conductor and 3-4 side shoots. Before planting, all leaves are torn off, and the roots are kept for 3-5 hours in a solution of a root formation stimulator.

Planting dates and scheme

Cherry varieties Veda are planted in late autumn, after leaf fall has passed. 3 weeks before the cold weather, the plant has time to adapt to new conditions. If early frosts are expected, the work will be postponed until spring. If the seedlings have already been purchased, then they are dug in on the site, and a layer of humus and sawdust is poured on top. In the spring, when the snow melts and the soil warms up, planting begins. Work is carried out before the leaves bloom.

For planting, choose a place constantly illuminated by the sun. Lowland areas are not suitable for cherries; it is better to place them on a hill, a flat area or in the middle of a small slope. The tree grows well in fertile, loose soil, sandy loam or loamy soil. Peat bogs, sandy and clay soils contribute to the occurrence of root system diseases. The optimal groundwater level is 2 m or more.

Pit preparation

The planting pit for Veda cherries is prepared in advance. Within 3-4 weeks, the soil shrinks, which damages the seedling. If the work is planned for spring, then the pit is dug at the end of the season. If the soil does not allow water to pass through well, then a drainage layer of expanded clay or crushed stone is installed at the bottom of the pit.

The procedure for planting Veda cherries:

1. First, a pit with a diameter of 0.7 m is dug to a depth of 0.6 m.
2. To fill it, a substrate is obtained: chernozem, 3 buckets of compost, 170 g of superphosphate and 80 g of potassium sulfate.
3. The hole is half filled with soil mixture, then a bucket of water is poured out.
4. After shrinking, the black soil is transferred into the hole to form a mound.
5. A seedling is placed on top, its roots are covered with soil.
6. The soil is compacted. Water the cherries with 2 buckets of water.

Cherry care Veda

Sweet cherries require care. During the season, the tree is watered and fed, in the fall the shoots are pruned and the garden is prepared for winter.

Feeding and watering

The first fertilizing is carried out after the snow melts. The cherries are watered with mullein infusion or urea solution. Fertilizers contain nitrogen, which promotes the growth of new shoots. After flowering, the Veda variety is fertilized with a solution of superphosphate and potassium salt. Add 40 g of each substance to 10 liters of water. Fertilizing is often combined with watering. The tree requires moisture during flowering and fruit ripening. 10-12 buckets of water are poured under the tree. Every 3 years, dig up the soil under the cherry tree and fertilize it with humus.

Weeding and loosening

After rain or watering, the soil is loosened and cleared of weeds. The procedure improves moisture absorption, as a result the tree roots receive more minerals. For loosening, use a hoe, fork or cultivator.

Crown formation

Cherries are pruned annually to achieve a tiered, sparse form. As a result, productivity increases and the risk of diseases and pests decreases. Each tier consists of 3 powerful shoots. Weak, diseased, frozen branches are removed. Pruning is performed in spring or autumn, when sap flow in trees is slow.

Time to board

Cherries should be planted when the root system is at rest, namely in the autumn or spring. In temperate climates, it is better to plant in early spring, as autumn planting may not have time to take root before frost sets in. In the southern regions it is permissible to plant in the fall, the main thing is no later than 2 weeks before the onset of cold weather. Seedlings planted in containers actively take root throughout the season.

If you purchased planting material in late autumn, dig it into the area. To do this, make a trench 40 cm deep with one inclined wall. Place the seedlings on it and sprinkle with earth, covering with spruce branches. This will protect the seedlings from rodents.

Diseases and pests of Veda cherries

The Veda variety has high immunity to major diseases and crop pests. Fungal diseases are dangerous for her: moniliosis, coccomycosis, klyasterosporiosis. The first signs of damage are dark spots on fruits and leaves, drying out of shoots. When they appear, diseased elements of the tree are eliminated and the cherries are sprayed with copper oxychloride, a solution of the drug Hom or Horus.

Pests that pose a danger to the crop include aphids, codling moths, and cherry flies. The insecticides Actellik, Iskra, and Karbofos work well against insects. For prevention in the fall, fallen leaves are removed and burned, and the soil in the tree trunk is dug up.

Disease Prevention

The variety is resistant to the most common crop diseases - moniliosis and coccomycosis. Preventive measures will help you avoid attacks from parasitic insects.

Table: diseases to which cherries may be exposed

Photo gallery: cherry diseases

With cleasterosporia blight, holes appear on the leaves

Dampness promotes the development of gray rot

Gum discharge greatly weakens the tree

A whitish coating forms on the bark and leaves of a tree affected by powdery mildew.

Table: pests threatening cherries

Photo gallery: insects that harm cherries

Cherry fly larvae can destroy a significant part of the crop. The weevil damages the buds, which leads to a decrease in yield.

Voracious aphids quickly destroy leaves and shoots

Video: treating the garden from cherry flies

History of selection

At the end of the 19th century, I.V. Michurin began working on frost-resistant varieties of cherries. In the thirties, 13 such varieties were bred. They had common disadvantages: low yield and too small fruits. Subsequently, selection work was continued.

In Russia, M.V. Kanshina is now the recognized leader in breeding work on developing cherry varieties. She has created 14 varieties of winter-hardy cherries, one of which is Veda. This work continues at the All-Russian Lupine Institute.

Veda was included in the State Register in 2009. It was zoned for the Central region.

Reviews

• Valery. I have loved cherries since childhood, but for work I had to go to Moscow. The climate here is quite cold for classic cherries and I didn’t even hope that I could grow my favorite berry here. Friends, having heard about this, advised Veda, she had just appeared on the market. I listened and bought it, although I didn’t expect anything. Five years later, the tree produced its first harvest and I was shocked! Delicious berries filled with juice - just like in the south!
• Marina. Veda is a relatively new variety, bred to the delight of everyone who lives in cold areas. Our climate is average, so the tree began to bear fruit even earlier - in the fourth year. We collect about 50 kilograms of delicious berries. This is enough to eat fresh, as well as freeze for the winter. Children really enjoy picking berries, so it’s additional fun for them too. I advise you to grow Veda - you definitely won’t regret it.
• Nikita. To be honest, I didn’t believe in Chereshnya in Ryazan. It’s cool here and it always grew small and not very tasty, no matter how hard we tried. But then scientists tried their best and brought out Veda - in fact, the berries are the same as we are used to seeing in the south. Very tasty and store quite well.

Description and characteristics of the variety

This tree is distinguished by its ability to grow rapidly. The shoots are olive green in color. They are straight and hairless. The large green leaves are ovoid in shape and have jagged edges. Their surface is matte and smooth. It looks leathery and has a slight sheen to it. The leaf petiole is thick.

The heart-shaped berries are medium in size. Their skin is thin and smooth, with barely noticeable dark spots underneath.

Mature tree height

The crown of the Veda cherry is compact and dense. The height of the tree is 2.5 meters. The short stature of the tree allows you to harvest not only from the lower part, but also from the top of the tree. The main branches are located at right angles to the trunk.

Flowering and ripening period

Veda's flowering time occurs in May or June. These dates are given for central Russia. This feature allows you to avoid the consequences of spring frosts - freezing of inflorescences.

Veda ripening is late - it occurs in July. In some areas, this timing of fruiting is seen as an advantage. There is often heavy rainfall in late June or early July. As a result, cracking of the berries may occur. This variety begins to produce fruit after the end of the rainy season.

Productivity

Veda cherry begins to bear fruit starting from the fourth year after planting.

The yield is 77 centners per hectare.

Transportability

Veda fruits are characterized by high transportability.

Drought resistance

The plant does not tolerate prolonged drought. It needs watering.

Frost resistance

Veda has frost resistance that exceeds the average level. This feature is well suited for growing in the Russian climate.

Areas of application of berries

Veda cherry is considered a universal berry. It is well suited for eating fresh, making preparations or squeezing juice.

One of the features of this variety is the ability to easily separate the stone and pulp. This makes it possible to use such berries as a filling for pies.

Pollinators

This tree does not pollinate on its own. In order for Veda to please the gardener with a bountiful harvest, pollinating plants need to be planted nearby. For this you can use the following varieties:

• Michurinka;
• And the way;
• Tyutchevka;
• Leningradskaya black;
• Bryanochka;
• Revna.

When using varieties from this list, the maximum yield of Veda is noted. Pollination can occur with or without the presence of insects, based on the influence of wind.

Taste qualities of fruits

According to experts, the taste of the berries deserves a rating of 4.6 out of 5.

Veda berries have the following features:

• the average weight of one berry is 5.1 grams;
• the largest fruits can weigh up to 7 grams;
• the color is even, dark red;
• the berry skin is tender and smooth;
• Veda cherries produce dark red juice;
• The fruit contains 11.5% sugar.

Veda's peduncle is of medium length. When harvesting, it is easily separated from the branch and from the berry. The rupture site remains dry. Veda berries do not receive damage during the picking process, which contributes to their high-quality storage.

Characteristics of Tyutchevka cherries

Below is a full description of the variety.

The compact and low trees of the variety are very convenient for harvesting. Photo: dachamechty.ru

Plant structure:

1. A tree with a short trunk, medium-sized, strong, grows to a height of 3-4 m. The crown is spherical, semi-spreading, sparse. The branches are numerous, thickened, short.
2. The buds are of medium size, the vegetative ones are conical-pointed, the generative ones are ovoid.
3. The foliage is large, boat-shaped, narrow oval, bright green. The bases of the plates are rounded, the tops are strongly pointed, and the edges are jagged. The cuttings are shortened and thickened, fully pigmented.
4. The color is large, five-petalled, bisexual, white. The crown is saucer-shaped, the broadly oval lobes are conjugate. Grows in clusters of 4 pieces.
5. The root system is horizontally oriented, tap-type, powerful, branched. Reaches a depth of 1.5 m, a width of 4.5 m.

The berries of the crop are of average size and weight for cherries. Photo: plodovoe-eysk.ru

Fruit

1. Tyutchevka berries are medium-sized: weight 5.5-7.5 g, height 2.2, width 2.2-2.8, thickness 2 cm.
2. The shape of the fruit is wide-round, the funnel at the top of the stalk is of medium size. The fetus has a clearly visible ventral suture.
3. The skin of fully ripe berries is deep red. Slightly overripe fruits are burgundy with specks.
4. Inside the berries there is a seed-drupe. It is oval, beige, weighs 300 mg. The shape of the bone is pointed-rounded.

Tyutchevka ripens unevenly, some berries are fully ripe, and some will ripen for another couple of weeks. Photo: iw.play-azlab.com

Aging

Tyutchevka is a late-ripening cherry variety:

• the crop blooms in mid-May;
• its berries ripen in late July/early August.

The variety is highly productive, each tree produces up to 40 kg of cherries, which makes it commercially profitable. Photo: plodovoe-eysk.ru

Productivity

Tyutchevka begins to bear fruit 4-5 years after planting. It is considered a medium-yielding variety:

• on personal, garden and summer cottage plots, 16-40 kg of cherries are removed from one tree;
• on farm and industrial plantings, the harvest results are 97-275 centners of berries per hectare.

Sweet cherries are a traditional summer delicacy in the countryside.

Taste and organoleptic qualities

1. The pulp is rich red, juicy, dense, but soft.
2. The skin is thin and dense. It practically does not interfere with food.
3. The taste of the pulp is richly sweet, with a subtle hint of sourness.
4. Useful solids in cherries are 18.5%, sugar content is 11%, organic acids are 0.45%.

The tasting assessment of the taste of Tyutchevka by experts was 4.9 points out of 5.

The main job of pollinating cherries is done by bees. Photo: agronomu.com

Pollinators

Tyutchevka self-pollinates poorly. Basically, bees and bumblebees help her with this. To increase the yield of the crop, it is recommended to plant other late varieties of cherries around it. The best pollinators for Tyutchevka:

• And the way;
• Princess,
• Ovstuzhenka;
• Radunitsa;
• Bryansk pink.

Cherries make very tasty and healthy jam. Photo: cosmo.com.ua

Purpose

Tyutchevka berries are universal:

• they can be eaten fresh;
• cook compotes from cherries;
• make preserves, jams and marmalade from it;
• add to desserts.

Tyutchevka trees can withstand up to -35º. Photo: frukti-yagodi.ru

Sustainability

1. Tyutchevka has high frost resistance. The tree can withstand up to -25º without any damage. At -35º the open branches of the plant freeze slightly, but regenerate in the spring.
2. The crop has an average level of drought resistance. With a long-term lack of water, cherries shed their ovaries, which reduces its yield.
3. Tyutchevka's resistance to monilial burn is high (4 points out of 5). For perforated spotting of coccomycosis and clasterosporium type - average (3-3.5 points out of 5).

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of this variety are:

1. Abundant harvest.
2. Excellent fruit taste.
3. Early ripeness of the Veda.
4. Later ripening of berries, allowing for a higher quality harvest.
5. Frost resistance, allowing to grow Veda cherries in central Russia.

The disadvantage is that this cherry variety is self-sterile. Since one or more trees must be planted to solve the problem, this will take away some of the garden space and may create an excess of fruit if the berries are grown for home use.

How to plant

When planting, it is necessary to water Veda seedlings abundantly. Each of them will require 2 buckets of water.

The root collar should be located at a height of 5 centimeters from the ground.

A peg is driven in nearby and a seedling is tied to it.

Recommended timing

Cherries can be planted in spring or autumn. Both of these periods of time represent a dormant period for the cherry root system. At the same time, spring planting of Veda cherries is considered more effective. This is due to the fact that in the fall the seedlings may not have enough time to take root.

What varieties of pollinators to choose for cherries - a detailed guide

Abundant flowering of cherries and sweet cherries cannot yet guarantee a high yield of tasty berries. For fruiting to take place, plants are needed for cross-pollination, wind and insects. The ovaries appear as a result of fertilization of the ovule with a grain of pollen caught on the stigma of a flower. The pollen will germinate in the pistil style and then penetrate the ovary and fertilize the ovule. Pollination is the process of transferring pollen from the pistil to the stigma. When cherry blossoms are early and the number of bees and other insects is limited, gardeners pollinate manually using brushes or cotton swabs.

Amateur gardeners, both beginners and experienced, are often interested in whether cherries can pollinate cherries and vice versa. When purchasing a cherry seedling, you need to decide on the variety, since the plant can be self-sterile. The berry appears only if pollen from another variety of cherry or sweet cherry gets on the pistil of the flower. Therefore, for cherries they select a “company” of pollinating varieties and, of course, they need bees. But cherries are of different varieties and bloom at different times. Therefore, pollinators need to be selected according to the flowering time of a self-sterile cherry variety, which in rare cases will help to obtain a harvest. It’s even better to plant self-fertile varieties, that is, self-pollinating, capable of being pollinated by their own pollen on their own in any weather. As for cherries, if there are pollinating cherries in the neighborhood or other cherries, you can get a high yield due to cross-pollination.