Description of the Vasilisa cherry variety, cultivation and care

Description and characteristics of the variety

The tree itself is very beautiful, especially during flowering. But it is the large berries that are of greatest interest.

Mature tree height

Cherries that have undergone adjustments to the growth process can reach a height of up to four meters. The tree is characterized by significant arched branching, with the crown acquiring a spherical shape. The shoots are light or dark brown. The leaves are ovate and have a green tint.

Flowering and ripening period

The tree begins to bloom in early May. Harvesting is carried out taking into account the ripening of cherries, when the fruits take on a scarlet color and acquire a juicy, fleshy structure. Each berry has a smooth and shiny surface, as well as a rounded and even appearance.

The fruits weigh up to 17 g.

Productivity

Cherry fruiting occurs in the 2nd year of the tree’s life. Last year's shoots are the main sites for the formation of ovaries. Gradual ripening begins to occur at the beginning of summer, so Vasilisa belongs to the mid-early species.

In cold regions, ripening begins in mid-July. The characteristics of climate, soil and proper care vary the yield in the region of 35-65 kg of berries per tree.

Transportability

Cherry fruits can easily withstand transportation. They are characterized by good presentation, which can be preserved for a long time, so they are excellent for sale. Berries are often used in industry to make various products.

Drought resistance

Cherry trees tolerate dry weather well, but the tree is still moisture-loving and does not respond well to prolonged drought. Therefore, periodic watering is required.

Frost resistance

With timely and proper mulching of the earth, Vasilisa will be able to withstand severe frosts. It is recommended to cover the tree with spruce branches for the winter, this will increase frost resistance.

Areas of application of berries

The berries are suitable for consumption in canned and fresh form. They make a delicious compote; they also make jam and marmalade. Cherries are pickled, rolled in syrup and their own juice. The fruits are added to desserts, used as a filling for dumplings and pies, and also for the preparation of alcoholic beverages.

Pollinators

The Vasilisa cherry is self-sterile. On your summer cottage you need to plant about three more trees of the same species with the same flowering period. These varieties are recommended for pollination.

Valery Chkalov

This seedling of the Caucasian Pink cherry was obtained as a result of open pollination. The tree grows up to 5 m in height; taking into account the development, the crown becomes more dense and spreading. The bark is gray-brown, the stem is rough and thick. The fruits are large - 7-9 g, heart-shaped.

Bigarro early

Sweet cherries come from France. The variety is medium-sized with a dense round crown. The leaves are oval in shape with jagged edges. Fruits weighing up to 8 g. This is an early industrial variety, characterized by excellent taste and commercial qualities. The fruits are usually used fresh, but are also suitable for canning.

Melitopol early

This is a tall and powerful variety with a rounded crown. Growth is intense, berries begin to appear in the third year after planting the tree. The fruits are oval, have a shiny skin, and a reddish tint. Weight is about 7-9 g.

Advantages of Melitopol early:

• excellent yield;
• self-fertile variety;
• fruits are consumed fresh and canned;
• tasty berries ripen early.

Starkin

This is a mid-early industrial variety. The cherry is weak-growing, with a dense crown, and begins to bear fruit in the 3rd year. The berries weigh 9-11 g, have a dark red tint, and are medium in density. The fruits are usually used for fresh consumption, but are also suitable for preservation.

Annushka

A medium-early large-fruited variety, grows up to 5 meters. The leaves are large, characterized by a dark green tint, elongated in length. The berries weigh up to 9 g, are round, have a dark red tint.

Burlat

An early variety, can grow up to 3.5 m. The berries weigh 9-11 g, flat-round. Sweet cherries are characterized by unsurpassed taste. The fruits are usually consumed fresh, but they are also suitable for preservation. The tree's yield is approximately 95 kg of berries per season.

Drogana yellow

The trees grow up to 6 m, the crown is pyramidal. The leaves are large, pointed at the ends, smooth. The berries are large, weighing up to 9 g, covered with a yellow peel. The pulp is sweet with a dense structure. The variety is suitable for rolling, but is not used for freezing. The fruits have poor transportability. Productivity is high - up to 120 kg per tree.

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Taste qualities of fruits

The pulp is crispy, sweet, and has a dense structure. Small seeds can be easily separated. The fruits are sweet in taste, characterized by a pleasant aroma and wine aftertaste. Tasting score – 4.3-4.6 out of 5 points.

Description of the Vasilisa cherry variety

This is a mid-season cherry variety - the harvest ripens in the first half of June. Fruiting begins 3 years after planting the trees; they gain full strength at 4-5 years of age. The average yield, depending on growing conditions (soil composition, regional climate) is 25-50 kg per tree.

Reference. The maximum fertile age of Vasilisa is 15-20 years.

The readiness of the crop for harvesting is judged by the color of the skin - when it becomes deep red, the berries are picked along with the stalk to increase their shelf life. At a temperature of +1...+3°C the fruits are stored for 3-5 days.

History of origin and distribution

Vasilisa was bred in the early 2000s. Ukrainian breeders led by L.I. Taranenko at an experimental horticultural station as a result of cross-breeding the Donetsk beauty and the Donetsk coal.

Advantages and disadvantages

Main advantages:

• the fruits have a pleasant taste and are used fresh or canned;
• good yield;
• low maintenance and disease resistance;
• can be planted for commercial use, the variety can withstand transportation well and retains its marketable appearance for a long time;
• high resistance to frost and drought.

Flaws:

• during heavy rains the fruits crack;
• canned cherries received a higher tasting rating, in contrast to fresh berries.

Features of cultivation

Some varieties of cherries are grown only in a certain part of the country, due to demanding conditions. Gardeners value universal varieties that perfectly adapt to almost any conditions and bring rich harvests. However, some believe that it is not worth planting the crop north of Volgograd, since the flower buds do not tolerate frost well.

Choosing a place and time of landing

Cherries are planted in open ground in the fall so that the root system can adapt to the new location before frost. Plants of this variety prefer loamy soil with high humidity levels. Crushed soils are arid and not suitable for cultivating cherries, so garden plots with such soil are not chosen for Vasilisa.

Cherries need a lot of space for proper development.

The place for growing cherries should be well lit by the sun, since the plant is a light-loving plant. Each tree needs a large area for comfortable growth and development. If groundwater passes close to the surface, it is first necessary to build a drainage system and make an embankment. Avoid placing the tree in the path of strong drafts.

Planting process

1. The holes are dug at a distance of 4 m from other trees so that they do not shade the cherry tree.
2. Nutrient compost or humus is added to the hole and a stake is driven in to support the seedling, to which the tree is tied.
3. After planting, the cherries are watered abundantly and mulched using dried straw or leaves. Mulch helps retain moisture underground and prevents weed growth.

Mulch helps retain moisture underground for a longer period.

Pollinators

The variety is self-sterile, so in the summer cottage it is necessary to plant varieties that act as pollinators. According to experimental research, the best for Vasilisa are:

• Drogana yellow;
• Skorospelka;
• Valery Chkalov;
• Burlat;
• Valeria;
• Homestead;
• Annushka;
• Starking;
• Donetsk coal;
• Bagration;
• Melitopol early;
• April;
• Bigarro is early.

One of the best pollinating varieties for Vasilisa is the Annushka cherry

How to plant

Cherry Vasilisa is one of the most popular varieties in the CIS. Prefers planting in soils that retain moisture. The surface must be mulched.

The tree needs good lighting.

Recommended timing

Since cherries are intended for planting in warm regions, planting takes place in the fall, at the end of September. The site needs to be prepared in the spring, enriching the soil with useful microelements. Holes for planting are dug 90 cm deep 10-14 days before planting.

Selecting a location

The variety develops best in soil with low acidity. If the soil is not suitable, dig a large hole and add the required soil to the root system. A light-loving tree needs a sunny area, protected by a building; it is recommended to plant the plant on the south side.

Preparing the planting hole

In the spring, the soil is loosened by 25-35 cm and organic fertilizers, nitrogen-containing fertilizers and superphosphates are added. The top layer of soil from the pit is mixed with humus in a 1:1 ratio and added to the hole on top of the expanded clay drainage layer (20 cm). Pour 35 liters of water into the hole, hammer in a stake and make an embankment.

How to select and prepare planting material

When purchasing, you need to pay attention to the condition of the seedling: a straight tree, without defects, elastic and swollen buds, a smooth trunk. The roots should be whole, not dry. Before planting, they are placed in a mixture of clay, water and a growth activator. Seedlings in containers are placed in a bucket of water, so the roots can be easily released in the future.

Requirements for neighbors

Coniferous plants and tall trees are undesirable neighbors for Vasilisa cherries. While the seedlings are young, any garden crops can be planted near them, except Solanaceae. Other types of cherries, berry bushes, plums, and cherries are planted within a radius of 5 meters.

Planting scheme

A mound is made from the prepared soil to fill the tree:

1. The tree is inserted into the hole, leveling the root system.
2. Cover with soil; the root collar should be left 8-10 cm above the ground level.
3. The soil is compacted, a furrow is made for irrigation, and 15 liters of water are poured.
4. The tree is tied to a driven stake and pruned.

Features of planting cherries

Cherries are one of the most capricious fruit crops, so following planting rules is the first condition for obtaining a good harvest.

Landing dates

When planting in the middle zone, it is better to choose spring - the period before the movement of plant juices begins. The signal for planting will be soil warmed to +5°C and above, the snow should already have melted. Adaptation and survival rate of seedlings during the warm period are at the level of 100%; by autumn the tree will already be strong enough for the first wintering.

We advise you to familiarize yourself with the rules for planting cherry seedlings in the spring.

In the southern regions, gardeners prefer autumn planting, around the end of September. 5-6 weeks before the first frost, the plants will have time to take root and survive the winter calmly. The only thing you need to take care of is covering the tree trunk circle and the trunk.

Choosing a landing site

The ideal location on the site would be a slope in a southern or southwestern direction. This is a place open to the sun without accumulation of melt water or rainfall. It is advisable that the tree be protected from strong gusts of wind by a building or a high fence. The height of groundwater from the surface must be at least 2.5 m. If there are no pollinators for Vasilisa on the site, they should be planted at the same time as the variety. Bad neighbors for cherries are nightshade crops and coniferous trees.

Cherries need a lot of space for proper development.

Site preparation

For autumn planting in the spring and, accordingly, for the spring procedure in the fall, prepare the soil by digging it up to loosen it, and clean it of remnants of weeds and the previous harvest. If the acidity in the area is high, you will need to deacidify the soil by adding lime or dolomite flour: 300–500 g of the substance per 1 m². The hole is prepared 3-4 weeks before planting with the following dimensions: 60-80 cm - diameter, 50-70 cm - depth. Drainage (broken brick, gravel) is placed at the bottom in a layer of up to 20 cm.

The hole must be protected from precipitation, which can wash away the applied fertilizers.

A nutrient mixture is placed on top of the drainage:

• peat, humus and river sand - 1 part each;
• fertile soil layer - 1 part;
• superphosphate - 40 g;
• wood ash - 500 g.

Features of care

The Vasilisa cherry tree is easy to care for - you just need to feed, prune and water the tree on time.

Watering mode

The tree is moisture-loving; watering is especially required during active growth, formation of ovaries, in dry weather and before the first frost. Enough water is required so that it can saturate the soil to a depth of 35 cm. When watering before wintering, you need to add twice as much liquid.

It is not advisable to pour water directly under the cherry; you need to make a depression near the trunk and fill it with water.

Feeding and fertilizer

Cherries require large amounts of phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium. These substances must be added in a timely manner. The tree is fed in autumn or spring:

1. In the first spring, the plant is fertilized with urea (35 g per 12 liters of water).
2. In the second year, bait is added twice: in spring (160 g of urea) and in autumn (120 g of potassium).
3. After the start of fruiting in the spring, feed with urea every year, adding 250-350 g to the recess.
4. In autumn, 55-60 kg of humus is added, mineral fertilizing is 450 g of superphosphate.

Crown formation

The Vasilisa cherry tree branches heavily, so the planted seedling is pruned in the spring. Also periodically remove dried branches and those that are infected with pests or diseases.

First year

During the first spring pruning, you need to move the leader to a side branch, cutting off the central trunk. Trimming is done at approximately 45-55% of the length.

Second

The next year, the first tier of the crown is formed from several side branches. The lowest branch is cut in half, the others are adjusted to its length. A distance of 50 cm is measured from the top shoot and the tree is trimmed.

Third

In the third spring, the branches are cut to the size of the lower tier. You also need to remove new shoots growing towards the center.

Fourth

In the fourth year, the main trunk is shortened, this way the active growth of cherries can be prevented. All branches belonging to the third tier are pruned. They are made shorter than the central branch.

Fifth

Crown formation is completed at the 5th year. The tree requires moderate pruning for the next 10 years. At this time, the height of the plant is limited to 5 m by periodically cutting off the upper branches. The main branch is made 2.2-2.7 m high.

Whitewash

Trees and lower branches (half their length) need to be whitened twice a year. The main whitewashing takes place in early November. Renewing - at the beginning of spring. Both seedlings and mature trees need to be whitened. The layer thickness should be no more than 4 mm.

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Composition of whitewash per bucket of water:

• 270-320 g of vitriol;
• 2.2-2.6 kg of slaked lime;
• 2 shovels of manure;
• 1.1-1.3 kg of clay.

Everything needs to be mixed until a homogeneous mass is formed. The prepared whitewash should resemble the consistency of sour cream.

Sanitary pruning

All trees undergo a process of aging. Main features:

• regular occurrence of diseases;
• deterioration of fruit taste;
• reduction in the number of berries.

This requires sanitary pruning, which consists of substantially trimming all branches to the length of a two-year-old tree, and is done after harvest.

Spraying

In order not to lose the bulk of the harvest, it is necessary to pay attention to the prevention of tree diseases, periodically inspect the plants and take appropriate measures for treatment. It is also necessary to distinguish between types of diseases and pests.

Confidorm

This is an effective contact and systemic drug against leafminer and circle moths, leaf aphids, and Californian scale insects. Consumption – 0.2 kg per 3 liters. Number of treatments – 1 time.

Fufan

It is used to combat codling moths, mites, aphids, weevils, leaf rollers, false scale insects, white flies, fire flies, and moths. 10 ml of Fufanon is diluted in a small volume of water, then added to a 12 liter bucket. One tree requires 3-6 liters of composition.

Protection from frost and rodents

To protect the tree from rodents, you can tie the trunk with nylon fabric, sunflower or reed stems, or roofing felt. You also need to spread peat, ash or sawdust near the cherries, which are soaked in gasoline (1 kg per bucket of water).

Before wintering at the end of September, superphosphate bait is added at the rate of 50-65 g per tree. Coniferous branches are placed on the trunk as insulation.

Weeding and loosening

The growth of the Vasilisa cherry is intense, so the seedling requires regular weeding to remove weeds and loosening of the soil. When performing this work, it will be necessary to increase the tree trunk circle by 2-3 m.

There is no need to go deep, as this can damage the roots.

Planting and care

Planting, depending on the region, is done in spring or autumn with one- or two-year-old seedlings. The soil is preferably air- and moisture-permeable, nutritious. Loams meet these requirements. The groundwater level should not be higher than 1.5 - 2 meters to the surface. If the area is flooded, cherries are planted on artificial hills. In an ordinary garden, the distance between neighboring fruit crops should be at least 3 - 4 meters in a row, the row spacing should be up to 5. Care is normal for the crop as a whole. Watering is carried out in ring grooves around the perimeter of the crown, but not under the root. Thinning pruning will eliminate excessive thickening. Feeding will help the tree improve the quality and quantity of fruits.

In regions with a temperate climate, Vasilisa shows itself to be a reliable crop. The variety is especially valued for its resistance to disease, excellent taste and large fruit. In cool regions or during snowless winters, the tree trunk circle is insulated with mulch, which saves the plant from freezing.

Diseases and pests

Leaf disease is most dangerous in cold and rainy spring. With severe infection by pathogenic fungi, the plant takes on the appearance of a burnt tree, and the lesion is often mistaken for the result of winter freezing.

Moniliosis

There is wilting of flowers and shoots, rotting of areas of bark and berries.

Ways to fight:

1. Before flowering, the tree is treated with 1% Bordeaux mixture or Hom.
2. Infected parts are cut off and burned.

Cytosporosis

The bark darkens, cracks, shoots easily break and die. Transparent discharge can be seen on the tree. Cytosporosis usually appears after improper pruning. There is no need to break branches; cuts should be neat and even. Each section must be treated with a solution of vitriol (3%) and covered with paraffin.

Gum

Gum discharge is not an independent disease, it is only a symptom of one of the diseases. All areas from which gum leaks must be treated with vitriol and covered with garden pitch. For prevention, you need to provide the tree with comfortable conditions - moderate watering, fertilizing, protection from frost.

cherry fly

The fruits become dull and then rot. Depressions appear on the surface and the skin cracks. Leaves need to be treated with Lightning and Iskra twice a year. The first spraying is in early spring, the second after 19-25 days. After that, once a week the soil around the tree is treated with preparations.

Cherry shoot and fruit moth

Pests chew off buds, flower ovaries, and leaves. On the eaten shoots, lumps remain that look like pellets of wool.

Kinmiks and Iskra products (capsule or tablet per 10 liters of water). They are treated for the first time in March, the second time after flowering.

Subsequent care of the crop

The Vasilisa cherry variety is unpretentious:

• loosen the soil, change the mulch periodically;
• water with enough water so that the soil is wet to the depth of all the roots;
• Watering is important in May, when the ovaries are created, in case of drought and at the end of October;
• feed cherries with organic matter and fertilizers from 2–3 years;
• when pruning, shoots and non-fruit-bearing branches are removed, creating a spreading crown that transmits sunlight well;
• after moisture-replenishing irrigation, lay a high layer of mulch and wrap the trunk of the Vasilisa variety with a rodent net and agrotextile.

Important! In autumn, nitrogen fertilizers are not applied.

Diseases and pests, methods of control and prevention

Culture propagation

The Vasilisa variety can be propagated using cuttings, seeds and grafting.

Using bones

Propagating a tree using seeds usually results in cherries with inedible fruits. This method is used for growing rootstocks that are compatible with any variety.

Grafting

This method requires rootstock and cuttings. Cuttings are harvested in the fall. The rootstock is a shoot. 10-14 days before active sap flow, cuts up to 4 cm are made on the scion and rootstock. Afterwards, they are connected to each other in a lock and secured with tape. For effective engraftment, cuttings with two buds of the same thickness as the rootstock at the grafting site are required.

Cuttings

It is necessary to prepare material for planting - seedlings with growth buds measuring approximately 25 cm and a mixture of sand and peat in a 1:1 ratio. The cuttings are kept in a growth activator for approximately 10 hours. Afterwards, they are transplanted into a greenhouse, deepening to 4-5 cm in increments of 4-6 cm. Care consists of periodic watering and maintaining a temperature of 24-29 C. Roots are formed within 20 days.

Description of culture

The Vasilisa variety comes from plants that bear fruit in the southern lands. Many gardeners recommend not planting the Vasilisa variety above the latitude of Volgograd, so as not to be disappointed in cherries as a species after damage to fruit buds in winter or after spring return frosts.

• A tree with an average growth force rises up to 4 m, but with proper formation of the crown it will be lower, more convenient for harvesting fruits.
• The natural crown type of the Vasilis cherry is spherical.
• The branching is abundant, the shoots are powerful, durable, with light brown bark, slightly bending.
• The branches are densely leafed, but still large Vasilisa berries protrude from under the leaves.
• The leaf blade is ovoid, large, shiny, dark green in color.
• The flowers are white, often located directly on annual shoots.
• The rounded fruits of the Vasilisa variety are very large, fleshy, weighing 11–12 g, often 14 g. The skin is dense, glossy, rich red. The juicy, aromatic pulp has the same color, which crunches slightly when eaten. The berries are pleasant, sweet and sour, with a wine aftertaste and a fairly large seed that is easily separated.
• Vasilisa cherries were rated 4.5 points by tasters. Canned berries received the highest score – 4.8–5.
• The processed fruit juice remains bright red and does not darken. And the berries acquire a special sweetness and aroma.

Plant protection

For treatments in early spring, take a 3% solution of Bordeaux or Burgundy mixture, and later, but before the temperature rises above 15°C, use Horus. They also use Strobi, Skor, Tilt and other chemicals that can be found on store shelves.

The mild insecticide Actofit helps against the cherry fly, whose larvae mercilessly drill into sweet berries. True, spraying will have to be repeated several times. When maturing, protection against plating becomes relevant. Feathered pests are repelled or special nets are placed over the crowns. When pruning, take into account the powerful growth of shoots and try to restrain their elongation and enhance branching.

When plants begin to bear fruit, regular feeding comes to the fore. Nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus are elements necessary for the tree, and they must be added at certain times.

Reproduction

There are three main ways:

Using bones

Important! The method is not the most suitable. In addition to the duration of the process, the variety will lose its main characteristics and turn into wild. But it can be used for scion

This will make the plant more resistant to frost.

But it can be used for scion. Then the plant will be more resistant to frost.

Planting seeds can occur at any time. The main point is the extraction of seeds from fresh fruits. Having pulled them out, they need to be washed several times, then placed in damp sand, peat or sawdust. Such planting material must be kept for 3-4 months at a low temperature, for example, in a cellar. Afterwards you can transplant it into a pot or permanent location. Young seedlings can be grafted after 3 years.

Grafting

This is the main method of propagating cherries, but it is very difficult. Grafting Vasilisa is possible on other varieties of cherries and on other trees, for example, plums. You can vaccinate throughout the summer and in September, but the most suitable period is spring. The tree easily fills the grafted cuttings with juices. The easiest way is to graft by the bark, but you need to try to create the closest possible contact for faster fusion.

Cuttings

For this species, you need to prepare a well-fertilized area with soft soil. Peat and sand are suitable. Expanded clay is poured into a 40-centimeter deep hole with a layer of 20 cm, and sand and peat are placed on top. A greenhouse is made over the pit. Branches 30 cm long covered with gray bark are used as cuttings. The top must be cut off and the lower leaves removed so that there are about 5-6 of them left on the branch. Prepared branches should be placed in water with the addition of a growth stimulator.

It is important that the leaves do not touch moisture. After 14 days, the sprouts are moved to a greenhouse to a depth of 3-4 cm and the temperature and humidity are monitored. The temperature should be maintained between 25 and 30°C

Direct exposure to sunlight should be limited. Rooting occurs within 21 days, after which the cuttings can be sent to their permanent place of growth

The temperature should be maintained between 25 and 30°C. Direct exposure to sunlight should be limited. Rooting occurs within 21 days, after which the cuttings can be sent to their permanent place of growth.

Variety "Vasilisa": how to grow large-fruited cherries

Cherries are valued for their two excellent qualities - the size of the berries and their sweet taste. The variety "Vasilisa" has both. Judging by its description in the specialized literature, this tree produces some of the largest and fleshiest fruits. And in the photo they look very appetizing. At the same time, judging by the reviews of experienced gardeners, pollinating trees should be planted for “Vasilisa”. But such cherries will decorate any personal plot.

Description of the variety

The “Visilisa” variety was bred by breeder L.I. Taranenko at the Artemovsk Experimental Horticulture Station. The result was a winter-hardy tree with increased bud fertility. Sweet cherries easily tolerate not only winter frosts, but also summer droughts. Also, the variety is very rarely more susceptible to coccomycosis, a common fungus of fruit trees.

The greatest value of this variety is its huge fruits. The berries of “Vasilisa” are deep red in color, their weight reaches 12-14 g. The shape of the cherry is similar to a heart. The flesh is fleshy and also red, with a rich aroma. The taste of these cherries is wine-sweet. The berry seed is medium in size and can be easily separated.

After planting, the tree bears fruit quite quickly - after 4 years it will be possible to harvest the first harvest. Cherries ripen by mid-July. The trees bear fruit every year. For a better harvest, it is worth planting cherry pollinators such as “Bagration”, “Burlat”, “Bigarro early”, “Starking” nearby.

Attention! If the summer is too rainy, there is a chance that the fruits will crack. But it is small - up to 20%

Planting and caring for Vasilisa cherries

Cherries of the Vasilisa variety can be propagated in two ways. The first is seeds. This option is very time consuming. In addition, the variety tends to degenerate, so a tree grown from seed will not produce the same high performance as its parents. The second method is to graft two varieties: “Donetskaya Krasivitsa” and “Donetsk Ugolek”. But to save your time and energy, it is better to buy ready-made cuttings.

• It is best to plant Vasilisa cherries in loam with high humidity. It is completely contraindicated to plant cherries in gravelly soil or too dry soil.
• "Vasilisa" is a sun-loving variety, so it is better to plant it on the south side. There should be plenty of space for the tree to grow - about 4-5 m².
• The best time to plant cherries is warm autumn. By winter, the roots of the young tree will take root well. Before planting, you must add humus or compost to the hole.
• When the seedling is rooted, it needs to be well watered and mulched. Dry leaves of other trees or straw can be used as mulch.
• In spring, the cherry tree trunk must be treated with a lime solution. But for the winter, it is better to cover the roots of the tree with branches of coniferous trees.
• At the same time, you need to apply nitrogen fertilizer to increase yield.
• Birds love to feast on the fruits of the Vasilisa variety, so the trees need to be protected with the help of special nets.
• At the beginning of spring, before buds appear on the tree, you need to cut off broken and dry branches. You should also thin out the crown regularly.

Harvesting

It would seem that picking ripe cherries is not difficult. But there are a few rules here too:

• You need to pick berries as soon as they are ripe, that is, by mid-July;
• the branches should not dry out;
• the fruits must be picked very carefully so as not to damage them;

• the container for collecting cherries should have a volume of no more than 4 liters, otherwise they will wrinkle and spoil;
• To prevent the berries from accidentally hitting the ground, you need to spread an old blanket or any other soft bedding under the tree.

Cherry "Vasilisa" is not only tasty, but also extremely healthy. It helps with bronchitis, as it has an expectorant effect, accelerates the healing of small wounds, removes toxins from the body and reduces fever.

Attention! Cherries should not be eaten with the pit. Gastroenterologists say that this can cause poisoning, gastritis or stomach ulcers

The variety "Vasilisa" quickly bears fruit after planting. These are large and sweet berries that are stored for a long time, are easily transported and perform well in cooking and canning. Therefore, “Vasilisa” is good both for personal use and for sale.

Fruit collection

Fully ripe fruits that have not yet ripened are removed from the tree. Such berries are immediately visible by their rich color and green stalk. For collection, select containers with a volume of no more than 4 liters. In large containers, the berries will become wrinkled and begin to spoil.

Under no circumstances should you consume cherries with pits. They can provoke poisoning and even cause stomach ulcers.

To collect cherries, use containers with a volume of no more than 4 liters.

The variety is universal. Vasilisa is used to prepare compotes, jams, preserves and confitures. The berries make canned food with a wonderful taste and aroma. The juice retains its red tint and does not darken. The fruits tolerate transportation well and retain their presentation for a long time.

If the final stage of fruit ripening occurs during heavy rainfall following a dry period, expect some cracking of the berries.

Cherry fruits help the functioning of the liver, kidneys, heart, and have a good effect on the condition of the skin. The juice normalizes the functioning of the bronchi and also successfully heals wounds.

Cherry juice has antiseptic properties and heals wounds