What variety of cherries is best to plant in the Moscow region?
First of all, it is important to decide on the variety. Before purchasing seedlings, experienced gardeners recommend studying special literature to find out the characteristics of the type of cherry you like. Most varieties are hardy, so they can be grown in regions with arid and temperate climates. In the Moscow region, weather conditions are quite acceptable for cultivating even hybrid plant species.
Cherry varieties for the Moscow region can be divided into the following categories:
- late - the harvest is harvested at the end or mid-July (rarely - at the beginning of August);
- medium - berry picking occurs in late to mid-June;
- early - harvested in early to mid-June.
Experienced gardeners recommend following certain criteria when choosing varieties. The cherry variety must first of all be hardy. Zoned subspecies are classified according to frost resistance and ripening period. Almost all varieties have certain soil requirements. Cherry is a heat-loving plant. Frosts, especially early ones, can damage the plant. Most hybrid cherry varieties are frost-resistant.
The best varieties of low-growing cherries for the Moscow region
Low-growing varieties are quite convenient to grow. Low trees are easy to harvest. Such subspecies cannot withstand strong wind gusts, so it is necessary to provide the seedlings with additional protection.
Sweet cherries for the Moscow region (the best varieties are presented in the table below) are low-growing:
Michurinka
| Name | Description | Characteristics |
| Michurinka | The variety is considered tall (more than 3.5 m). The tree grows quite quickly - the crown is almost completely formed after 20-24 months from the moment the seedlings are planted in open ground. The berries are large, burgundy, round, each weighing at least 7 g. The pulp is juicy, sweet and sour. The leaves are oval, regular in shape, rounded at the base. They are attached to straight branches using short and thin petioles. The buds are also oval and small. | Productivity is high. From 1 hectare you can collect up to 130 quintals. Cherries begin to bear fruit 50-60 months after planting. The variety is quite light. It can be transported over long distances. Flowering begins in May. The flowers are large, multi-petaled. The variety is intended for canning and freezing, and is used in cooking. |
| Veda | The cherry variety is medium-sized. The side shoots are straight, the trunk is smooth, brown. The branches have a gray tint. The leaves are round, standard, with a sharp apex. The plate is wide and smooth. The berry is red and black, weighs at least 5 g. The leaves are attached to the branches using petioles. The pulp is juicy and sweet. A mature tree reaches a height of 2.5 m. | Flowering occurs in early spring (mid-May). The flowers are large and white. The fruits ripen in mid-June. The variety is considered high-yielding. From 1 hectare you can collect at least 1 ton. It is resistant to cold and drought. The variety is characterized by high shelf life. You can transport berries over long distances. The fruits are used in cooking, frozen or fresh. |
| Tyutchevka | The trees are tall (over 3.5 m). The crown is shaped like a ball. The side shoots are straight, covered with thin brown bark. The buds are shaped like a cone. The leaves are slightly pointed. The fruits are large (up to 7.5 g), red, the pulp is juicy, dense, sweet and sour. The leaves are standard, jagged at the edges, with a sharp apex. | Flowering begins in early to mid-May. The flowers are medium-sized, there are 4 of them in an inflorescence. The ripening period occurs in the middle - end of summer (July-August). The tree bears fruit 60 months after planting. Productivity is high (200 c/ha). Fruits are subject to transportation and long-term storage. The variety is resistant to frost and drought. |
| Raditsa | The crown resembles a ball and is quite dense. The buds are cone-shaped, large, generative and vegetative. The foliage is ovate, serrated at the top, sharp, rounded at the bottom. The inflorescence includes 3 flowers with white petals. The berries are medium, up to 5.5 g. The shape of the fruit resembles an oval with a rounded top. The berry is dark red, with a black tint. The pulp is dense and juicy. | The variety is considered early ripening. The flowering period occurs at the beginning of May. The tree begins to bear fruit 48 months after planting. The fruits ripen evenly. The berries are usually harvested in mid-June. Productivity is high (from 1 ha - 70 c). Subject to transportation and long-term storage. It is not tolerant to drought and easily tolerates frost. |
| Krasnogorskaya | The tree is medium-sized, with a rounded crown. The roots are powerful, the side shoots are straight, brown-gray. The leaves are green, ellipsoid, large, jagged at the edges. They are attached to the branches using long thin petioles. The berries are medium-sized, juicy, soft, taste – sweet and sour. | Productivity is high. The tree begins to bear fruit 48 months after planting (1 ha - 70 c). It can only be transported over long distances in refrigerators. Used in cooking, frozen and fresh. Flowering occurs in the first half of May. |
| Pink Bryansk | Late ripening variety. The trees are medium-sized, with a pyramidal crown. The leaves are large, standard in shape, jagged at the edges, with a rounded base and a sharp apex. The flowers are collected in inflorescences (at least 3 buds), white. The fruits are medium-sized, pink, round. Weight - no more than 5.6 g. The pulp is juicy, yellow, dense, sweet and sour. | Flowering occurs in May. Productivity is average (1 ha – 40 c). The harvest period is mid-to-late summer (July-August). Abundant fruiting begins 60 months after planting. Can be stored for a long time. |
Pink Bryanskaya
Almost all low-growing varieties are characterized by high yields. They do not require special care.
Advantages and disadvantages of frost-resistant cherries
The main advantage of northern varieties of cherries, in addition to winter hardiness, is resistance to a common stone fruit disease - coccomycosis.
Fatezh
Among the main advantages of the Fatezh variety: high yield, highly marketable fruits with a dessert taste, increased frost resistance. The main disadvantage is self-sterility. A tendency to gum formation has also been noted.
Bryansk pink
Bryansk pink cherry is a fairly productive and not too demanding variety to care for, which even novice gardeners can handle. The variety is highly resistant to common fungal diseases of stone fruits - moniliosis, coccomycosis and clasterosporiosis.
Veda
The Veda variety is characterized by high winter hardiness. Even after a harsh winter, the preservation of flower buds is about 80%. Cherry has high immunity to major diseases and pests of the crop. The Veda variety is self-sterile; planting of pollinators is necessary for the formation of ovaries. If space on the site is limited, then use one winter-hardy rootstock: antipka, wild or ordinary cherry. Cuttings of different varieties are grafted onto it.
Tyutchevka
Tyutchevka is a highly productive hybrid with large, dense, transportable fruits of excellent taste, highly resistant to moniliosis, moderately resistant to klyasterosporiosis and coccomycosis.
Disadvantages: in wet years, some of the berries crack; during self-pollination, up to 6% of the fruit sets.
And the way
There is a consistently high yield of Iput cherries, resistance to fungal diseases, and early fruiting. Disadvantages: in rainy weather the berries may crack, self-sterile variety.
Revna
The standard trees show good resistance to both sunburn and frost damage. High resistance of the variety to coccomycosis was noted. The crown practically does not require shaping. Revna fruits are resistant to cracking. However, despite all her advantages, Revna is self-sterile.
Winter-hardy cherry varieties for the Moscow region
Experienced gardeners recommend choosing frost-resistant cherry varieties. Young trees should tolerate temperature changes well.
Sweet cherries for the Moscow region (the best varieties meet the necessary requirements) tolerate the local climate well.
Gronkova
| Name | Description | Characteristics |
| Gronkova | Tall variety. The height of the tree is 4.5-5 m. The crown is wide and shaped like a pyramid. The lateral stems are straight, even, covered with grayish-brown bark. The leaves are small, pointed at the edges, the base is rounded. The plate is flat and wide. The fruits are medium, heart-shaped (weight - 5.5-6 g). The pulp is sweet, juicy, dense. | The variety ripens quickly. Flowering occurs at the beginning of May. The harvest period is early summer. The variety is resistant to frost and drought. The yield is high (at least 80 centners per hectare). |
| Homestead | Giant variety. The height of the tree reaches 5.5-6 m. The crown is rounded, the branches are arranged in layers. The trunk is powerful, covered with dense brown bark. The leaves are large, ovate, with a wide, smooth plate. The veins are clearly visible. The berries are medium-sized, round, yellow, with juicy, sweet pulp. | The plant begins to bear fruit 48-60 months after planting. The flowering period occurs at the beginning of summer (the first ten days of May). The yield is high - at least 60 centners. from 1 ha. The variety is resistant to frost and drought. Fruits are subject to long-term storage and transportation. |
| And the way | A tall plant (at least 4 m) with a powerful, strong trunk. The side shoots are arranged in tiers. They are straight, multiple, gray-brown. The leaves are serrated, medium-sized, with a wide blade. The veins are faintly visible. The berries are large, weighing up to 5 g, sweet and sour, juicy, with dense pulp. | Flowering is abundant, flowers are collected in inflorescences (several buds). They appear at the beginning of summer (mainly in the first ten days of May). The yield is average; up to 30 kg of fruit can be collected from 1 tree. Subject to long-term transportation and storage. You can heat-treat the berries and eat them fresh. |
And the way
Frost-resistant varieties need additional protection. Before the onset of cold weather, you need to insulate the roots of the tree.
Cherry care
Young trees are fed with slurry (1:6) with the addition of complex fertilizer and ash twice a season (in May and June), older than three years - 3-4 times. During the last feeding, after harvesting, no nitrogen fertilizers are applied. In the spring you need to add urea.
Young trees need annual pruning. Remove all branches directed into the crown, as well as growth on the trunk and from the roots. After pruning, be sure to treat the cut areas with garden varnish.
yellow cherry
When the tree begins to bear fruit, at a height of 3–3.5 m, cut a vertically growing (leading) shoot onto a side branch at the point of branching with a branch growing more gently (angle more than 45 degrees).
During the flowering period, in the morning, spray the cherries with honey solution (1 tablespoon per 1 liter of water). This will attract bees and improve pollination. If frosts are expected during the flowering period, the day before try to spray the crown with a solution of an ovary formation stimulator or at least with plain water - this will increase the stability of the flowers.
Varieties depending on ripening time
Early-ripening, mid-ripening and late-ripening varieties of cherries that can be grown in the Moscow region may differ in agrotechnical characteristics. Particular attention should be paid to the composition of the soil - if it does not meet the requirements, a number of measures must be taken in advance aimed at nourishing and enriching the soil. Varieties that differ in ripening speed require watering of varying degrees.
Early
According to reviews, growing early-ripening varieties of cherries is quite profitable. Most often, the harvest is harvested in early to mid-summer (mainly in June).
Sweet cherries for the Moscow region (the best early ripening varieties) ripen quickly and at the same time:
Red hill
| Name | Description | Characteristics |
| Red hill | An early, low-growing cherry variety. The height of the trees does not exceed 2-2.5 m. The crown forms quickly. The crown is round, dense, and shaped like an egg. The trunk and side shoots have thin, elastic, brown bark. The leaves are small, with an even, smooth plate. The petioles are compacted. The fruits are round, with thin skin, juicy, with dense pulp. Their weight is about 5.5-6.2 cm. | Trees begin to bear fruit 48 months after planting. Flowering occurs in May. The flowers are collected in inflorescences, several buds bloom. The yield is high, up to 35 kg can be collected from a tree. The fruits can be stored for a long time, they tolerate long-term transportation well. The berries are consumed fresh. Can be frozen. |
| Ovstuzhenka | The trees are quite tall (about 4-5 m). The side branches are straight and arranged in tiers. The bark is thin, elastic, brown. The buds are slightly pointed and quite large. The leaves are standard, with a wide blade. The veins are clearly visible. The leaves are jagged on the sides and the base is rounded. The petioles are thin. The fruits are large, weighing up to 6 g. The pulp is dense, juicy, sweet and sour. | Flowering begins in early summer (May, first ten days). The petals of the flowers are thin, white, and multiple. The yield is high, up to 60 centners can be collected from 1 hectare. The first fruits appear 4-5 years after planting. The variety is resistant to temperature changes. Berries can be stored for a long time by drying or freezing. |
| Chermashnaya | The variety is tall (more than 5.5 m). The crown is regular, round in shape, and quite dense. The side shoots are straight, usually located at an angle of 90°. The leaves are regular in shape, slightly serrated at the edges. Their top is sharp and their base is round. | The self-fertile variety begins to bloom in May. The first fruits on the tree appear 36-40 months after planting. The yield is average; up to 30 centners can be harvested from 1 hectare. berries It is not recommended to transport fruits over long distances; it is not resistant to drought. |
| Chkalov | The variety is quite unpretentious. The height of the trees is 5-6 m. The central trunk is powerful, straight branches extend from it, located at right angles. The crown is round and dense. The bark is rough, with growths, grayish-brown. The leaves are large, up to 8-9 cm in diameter. The plate is smooth. The fruits are large, round, with thin yellow skin. The pulp is juicy and loose. | Flowering begins in the first half of summer. Flowers are collected in buds. Petals are thin, multiple. Productivity is high (more than 30 kg per tree). Long distance transportation is acceptable. Cherries can be stored frozen or fresh. The variety is drought and moisture resistant. It tolerates frost well. |
Chkalov
Any varieties of cherries must be regularly sprayed against pests. There are many drugs on sale that are completely safe for plants.
Medium ripening
Mid-season cherry varieties cultivated in the Moscow region are usually resistant to frost and drought:
Fatezh
| Name | Description | Characteristics |
| Fatezh | Medium-sized cherry variety. The height of the trees varies between 2.5-3 m. The crown is voluminous, semi-spreading, and dense. The leaves are regular in shape, serrated, with a sharp apex and a rounded base. Lateral shoots are straight, brown. The petioles are long and strong. The berries are large, juicy, red-pink. Flowers are inflorescences, with multiple petals. | Flowering is abundant and begins at the end of May. Productivity is high; up to 35 kg of fruit can be collected from a tree. Long-term transportation is acceptable; you can store them fresh in a cool place. The tree begins to bear fruit 4 years after planting. The variety is frost-resistant and moderately susceptible to drought. |
| Revna | A relatively unpretentious variety of mid-season, medium-sized cherries. The height of the tree is 2-2.5 m. The crown is of medium density and resembles a pyramid in shape. The side shoots are straight and strong. The bark is smooth, brownish-gray. The leaves are small, regular in shape, with serrated edges. The fruits are large, juicy, sweet. | Flowering begins in mid-May. From the moment of budding to the ripening of the fruit, 60-75 days pass. The yield is high - about 50 centners. from 1 ha. When harvested, the fruits are not damaged, so they can be stored and transported for a long time. The variety is resistant to frost and drought. |
| Pink Orlovskaya | The crown is moderately leafy, shaped like a pyramid. The bark is thin, the branches are straight, located at an angle. The leaves are medium sized, green, with a wide blade. The veins are clearly visible. The petioles are dense and long. The berries are round, with thin skin, juicy, sweet and sour. | Flowering is moderate, multi-petaled flowers are collected in inflorescences. The yield is moderate; up to 35 kg of berries can be collected from one tree. Fruits can be transported over long distances subject to storage conditions. The variety is resistant to frost and drought. |
Pink Orlovskaya
All the varieties described above can be considered hybrid. Other, self-sterile types of cherries are usually planted in close proximity to the trees.
Late
Late varieties of cherries usually ripen by the end of summer. They may differ slightly in appearance and agrotechnical characteristics.
Sweet cherries for the Moscow region, the best varieties of which are presented below, have a number of advantages.
Black Leningradskaya
| Name | Description | Characteristic |
| Black Leningradskaya | Tall late variety of cherry (up to 5 m). The crown is round, medium density, semi-spreading. The leaves are small, jagged at the edges, rounded at the base. The veins on the plate are clearly visible. The petioles are long and thin. The berries are large, red-black, round. The pulp is dense, but juicy and sweetish. | Abundant flowering begins in mid-May. The fruiting period is short - no more than 60 days. Productivity is high (40 centners/ha). Ripe cherries do not fall off the branches. Shelf life is long, the variety is suitable for long-term storage and transportation. The species is relatively resistant to temperature changes. |
| Gift for Stepanov | The variety is characterized by moderate growth (height - more than 4.5 m). the crown is moderately dense, the bark is thin, elastic, there are no growths on it. The side stems are thin, grayish-green. The trunk is strong and powerful. The leaves are arranged oppositely. They are medium in size and shaped like an ellipse. green, with jagged edges. The berries are red, sweetish, round, juicy. | Flowers are collected in buds. The petals are thin and white. The yield is average (up to 25 kg of berries are collected from a tree). The plant begins to bear fruit 4-4.5 years after planting. Fruits can be transported and stored for a long time in compliance with sanitary standards. Resistance to frost and drought is observed. |
To get a good harvest, you need to choose the right planting site. It is recommended to fertilize the soil regularly. Trees do not need pruning.
Varieties of frost-resistant fruit trees
Winter-hardy fruit trees - varieties
Risks of cold winters every ten years
An abnormal winter temperature is considered when the thermometer readings drop below -35-40°C. Such winters in the central and northern regions of Russia were observed in 1928-1929, 1939-1940, 1955-1956, 1968-1969, 1978-1979. It is generally accepted among gardeners that such winters conditionally repeat themselves after 10-11 years.
Winter hardiness is the ability of plants to withstand a complex of environmental influences throughout not only the winter, but also the early spring periods.
Meteorologists scare us about the harsh winter that comes on average once every ten years. If the forecasts come true, gardens risk finding themselves in a difficult situation. Are there any “walruses” among the fruit trees that are not afraid of the cold?
Plants can withstand even harsh winters if the weather allows them to be properly hardened. This crucial moment takes place in the second half of summer. However, the winter hardiness of fruit trees decreases if there is no rain during this period and the plants lack soil moisture. It’s even more difficult for them when drought is accompanied by a heavy harvest load. Similar difficult conditions are emerging this year.
Only winter-hardy varieties of fruit trees can withstand unfavorable environmental conditions. Among them there are varieties that have been tested for decades. But breeders have also worked on new ones, which are superior to the garden old-timers in frost resistance.
Frost-resistant pear varieties
It is believed that the pear tree is much inferior to the apple tree in terms of winter hardiness. Previously, gardeners relied on Tonkovetka, Bessemyanka Michurinskaya
.
Generally recognized frost-resistant variety Chizhovskaya
.
But thanks to selection, highly winter-hardy varieties with excellent taste have already been developed. The most winter-hardy varieties are Cathedral, Lada, Prazdnichnaya, Pamyat Anzina, Otradnenskaya, Pamyat Zhegalova, Nagrada Susova Petrova-3
and others.
Frost-resistant apricot varieties
Apricot is quite common in gardens in central Russia, and even further north.
, Triumph Northern, Michurinets, Yubileiny showed high winter hardiness
.
New frost-resistant varieties Success, Severyanin, Son Krasnoshchekogo, Kichiginsky, Honey, Iceberg, Alyosha. Lel, Monastyrsky, Orlovchanin, Sayansky, Chelyabinsk early. Minusinsk amber
and others.
Frost-resistant varieties of cherries
Sweet cherries are becoming more common in the gardens of amateurs; now over a dozen varieties can be found in plantings. Over the past 20 years, the trees did not bear fruit only after the relatively harsh winter of 2005-2006, when the temperature dropped to -34-37°C.
In the middle zone, practically only new varieties are grown. , Fatezh, Chermoshnaya, and Leningradskaya black can be distinguished Bryansk pink, Adelina Revna, Iput
.
The newest varieties Tyutchevka, Mulatka, Lena, Gift to Stepanov, Lyubimitsa Astakhova, Teremoshka
showed high resistance to frost.
Link on topic: Winter-hardy, frost-resistant cherries - varieties
Frost-resistant cherry varieties
From stone fruits; Cherry is the most winter-hardy. Trees of Central Russian varieties can withstand frosts down to -38°C. flower buds up to -32-34°C. Flower buds in a hardened state can withstand temperatures of -30-37°C. Among the winter-hardy varieties, the following should be highlighted: Lyubskaya, Shubinka, Vladimirskaya, Zarya Tatarii
.
Among the new varieties are Bulatnikovskaya, Molodezhnaya, Rastorguevskaya, Rusinka, Nord Star, Turgenevka. Morel Bryansk, Igritskaya, Radonezh. Shy
and others.
According to VSTISP (All-Russian Breeding and Technological Institute of Horticulture and Nursery), of the 25 studied cherry varieties, high winter hardiness and productivity were shown by Vidnovskaya, Molodezhnaya, Nord Star, Rusinka, Silva and Shakirovskaya
.
Pamyat Enikeeva has good winter hardiness at the level of Vladimirskaya
, which has a wonderful cherry taste.
Frost-resistant apple varieties
Among pome trees, the apple tree has the greatest winter hardiness. Until recently; It was believed that the most winter-hardy are the old Central Russian varieties Korichnoye Polosatoye, Grushovka Moskovskaya, Anis Scarlet, Antonovka ordinary, Kitayka
.
However, now varieties have appeared that are superior in winter hardiness to these “masters” of the garden. Among the relatively new varieties are Arkadik, Podarok Grafsky, Skala
and others. They can withstand temperatures down to -40-42°C.
High winter hardiness was demonstrated by Marat Busurin, Mayak Zagorya, Winter Beauty, Imrus, Brusnichnoe, Narodnoye, Young Naturalist
and others.
Most are new; varieties are moderately winter-hardy and can withstand temperatures down to -35.
The best self-fertile cherry varieties for the Moscow region
Cherries for planting in the Moscow region are selected according to certain criteria. The best varieties should be frost-resistant and have high yields. Most hybrids cannot be considered self-fertile - they do not pollinate on their own. This criterion affects the yield - in a rainy summer, fruits may not form due to the lack of insects.
Popular varieties of self-fertile cherries:
- Revna. The taste of the variety is rated at 4.6 points. The pulp is not watery, the stone is small and easily separated. The variety does not require third-party pollination. Due to its frost resistance, the plant can be cultivated in areas with harsh climates.
- Ovstuzhenka. Another frost-resistant, self-fertile variety. Withstands down to -40° C. Cherry does not need pollination by insects (90-92% of ovaries are formed after flowering). You can harvest the crop without using special equipment. The variety is also drought-resistant.
The Syubarova variety is most popular among residents of the Moscow region. The plant is tall, with a thick, spreading crown. The parameters of leaves, shoots and fruits are standard. The yield is relatively high - up to 50 kg per tree.
Growing cherries
For growing cherries, southern slopes and a bright place protected from northern winds are preferred.
Swampy areas and lowlands with stagnant cold air are not suitable. Sweet cherries begin to bloom several days earlier than most cherry varieties, so avoid areas that receive cold air during frosts. Trees are planted at a distance of 3–5 m so that they do not shade each other. It must be remembered that cherries are self-sterile. For normal pollination, it is necessary to plant cherry trees of different varieties nearby. The best pollinators: Revna, Bryanskaya Rozovaya, Iput, Raditsa, Tyutchevka. Or try grafting several different cuttings onto a winter-hardy variety.
Yellow and yellow-pink varieties
Compared to red and red-black varieties, yellow subspecies do not have a strong taste. They are popular among gardeners due to their unpretentiousness. Yellow-pink, yellow varieties do not require special care.
Most popular:
- Denissen. Trees of this variety are tall (about 5-6 m). The crown is spreading, dense, and regular in shape. The bark changes color as it grows - the side shoots become gray-brown over time. The leaves are small, with serrated edges, a pointed top and a rounded base. The petioles are slightly curved and thin. The fruits are heart-shaped, medium in size, with juicy, dense, yellow pulp. The variety is frost resistant.
- Orlovskaya. The variety is early ripening. The height of the tree varies between 3.5-4 m. The fruits have an unusual color - yellow with an amber tint. The crown of the cherry tree is spreading, dense, and well leafy. It is shaped like a pyramid. The lateral stems are straight and can bend towards the ground. The bark is gray, without growths. Petioles are short. The fruits are round, with juicy, dense pulp. The variety is moderately resistant to frost.
- Drogana. Tall cherry variety (about 6 m). The crown can be shaped like a pyramid or a ball. The side shoots are straight and do not bend towards the ground. There may be a bluish coating on the bark. There are no generative buds. The leaves are standard size, oval, pointed, serrated. The veins are clearly visible. The berries are large, yellow, the skin is visible in the sun. The pulp is sweet and dense.
Drogana cherry is the best yellow variety for the Moscow region.
Self-fertile crops usually begin to bear fruit 4-5 years after planting. Hybrids can be crossed - just plant several trees with red or red-black fruits nearby.
Fruit composition
Sweet cherries are the favorite berry of many gardeners. The composition of the fruits contains many microelements and nutrients. The composition includes vitamins necessary for the human body. Provitamin A has a positive effect on human growth. Also includes Vitamins C and B, phosphorus, niacin, iron and calcium.
On a note!
In combination, they have a beneficial effect on the organs of the human body and fight anemia.
If we compare cherries and cherries, cherries contain more carbohydrates and glucose.
| Variety | Dietary fiber (g) | Sugar (g) | Acids (g) |
| Fatezh | 18 | 10 | 2 |
| Bryansk | 17 | 13 | 0,5 |
| Veda | 16 | 11 | 0,5 |
| Tyutchevka | 20 | 14 | 0,3 |
| And the way | 15 | 10 | 0,4 |
| Revna | 17 | 11 | 0,3 |
Data are based on 100 g of product
The sweetest varieties
Sweet varieties of cherries are widely used in cooking. They are suitable for canning. Most sweet varieties are frost-resistant. Early and mid-ripening varieties are distinguished by relatively high yields.
The following types of cherries have a sweet taste:
- Gift to Stepanov;
- Pink Bryansk;
- Veda;
- Tyutchevka;
- Chkalov;
- Raditsa;
- Gronkova;
- Here we go.
Dwarf trees are not grown in the Moscow region. Before planting seedlings in open ground, it is necessary to check the acidity level of the soil. This can be done using a special device - a pH meter. Sweet cherries, regardless of the variety, die in clay, sandy and peaty soils. It is preferable to grow seedlings in loam.
Cherries for the Moscow region, according to reviews from experienced gardeners, should be selected from the list of frost-resistant ones. The best varieties are relatively resistant to coccomycosis, moniliosis and mosaic. For prevention, it is necessary to regularly spray trees with copper sulfate or Bordeaux mixture. The drugs can be purchased in specialized stores.
Planting cherries
To plant, dig a planting hole measuring 70x70x60 cm. The soil should be fertile, loose, moisture-permeable, light medium loamy or sandy loam. On clay soil, you need to add sand to the soil mixture, and on sandy soil, two buckets of clay. At the same time, 8–10 kg of rotted manure or compost, 150–200 g of any complex mineral fertilizer, and the removed top fertile soil layer are added for digging. Nitrogen fertilizers and lime are not applied to avoid root burns. If the soil is acidic, it needs to be deacidified in late autumn by adding lime (approximately 400–500 g/m2).
Drive a stake into the bottom of the hole and fill one third with the prepared soil mixture. Make a hill in the center, install the seedling, spread the roots evenly, carefully add and compact the soil. It is impossible to bury cherries when planting. Water the plantings thoroughly, compact the soil, and mulch with high-moor peat or compost.
