Cherry plum Comet early (July rose): description of the variety, reviews, photos

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Anyone who considers cherry plum unworthy of attention and place in the garden has probably not tried cultivated varieties, which are not inferior in quality to plums. The painstaking work of breeders made it possible to combine in them not only the best qualities of a wild relative, but also to instill new characteristics that increase the value of the crop. For example, the July Rose combines high productivity and excellent taste. This wonderful crop was created at the experimental breeding station of the All-Russian Research Institute of Plant Growing named after. N.I. Vavilova. Authorship belongs to G.V. Eremin and S.N. Zabrodina. Our heroine is a seedling of the freely pollinated Kuban comet. The variety was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of Russia in 1999 with approval for the North Caucasus region (Republics of Crimea, Dagestan, Adygea, Ingushetia, Chechen, North Ossetia-Alania, Kabardino-Balkarian, Stavropol and Krasnodar territories, Rostov region). Cherry plum also has other names - Early Comet and June Rose.

Breeding history

The originator of the cherry plum July Rose is the Federal Research Center All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources named after Vavilov. The hybrid was bred at the Crimean experimental breeding station, which is part of the institution.

The authors of the variety are:

• Eremin G.V.;
• Zabrodina S. N.

The July Rose cherry plum was obtained from another universal hybrid, the Kuban Comet, as a result of open pollination. The variety successfully passed state tests and was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 1999.

Some sources call the variety June Rose or Early Comet.

Reviews

• Pavel: “I had been planning to plant cherry plum on the plot for a long time, the purchased seedlings did not take root, only one of them took root. The description is similar to the “July Rose”, only in our nursery it was sold under a different “folk” name. The tree has grown small, harvesting is not difficult. At the same time, there are a lot of fruits on the branches, and most importantly, the ripening period is extended by almost a month. We use it mainly fresh, sometimes adding it to compote. I heard that this variety of cherry plum makes very tasty jam, but our harvest is not enough yet to test this.”
• Svetlana: “Before this type of cherry plum appeared at our dacha, I didn’t really like this berry. “July Rose” changed my opinion, because its fruits are very sweet (but not cloying) with moderate sourness. There is practically no characteristic aroma, but even without that, cherry plum is very juicy and is perfect for preparations. Due to the fact that the fruits are not overly sweet, they can be used for meat sauces and other delicacies.”

Description of the variety and photo

Cherry plum July rose is highly adaptable. The hybrid adapts well to different environmental conditions.

Pictured is the July Rose:

Tree

Cherry plum July rose has the appearance of medium-sized trees. They look like this :

• The crown shape is flat-round, the density is average;
• height up to 3 m;
• growing shoots are green with a red-brown tan on the sunny side;
• The trunk is smooth, the thickness is average;
• the color of the trunk is gray;
• shoots are located horizontally, branch little, thickness 2.5-3.5 cm;
• the size of the lentils is medium;
• the length of overgrowing branches is short, drying out after 2-3 years;
• The shape of the pressed flower buds is round, the size is small, the scales are green when blooming.

If you follow agricultural practices, the lifespan of a tree is up to 15 years.

Leaves

The leaf blades of the cherry plum July rose begin to grow upward, then become horizontal. Appearance :

• oval shape;
• base with glands;
• length 6.5 cm;
• width 4.5 cm;
• base in the form of an arc;
• there is a strong point at the apex;
• the front side is green, smooth, moderately shiny;
• the lower part is slightly pubescent;
• the edges are jagged, double-crested, the waviness is weak;
• petiole length 1.6 cm, thickness 10 times less, anthocyanin color, deep groove present.

Flowers

The shoots of the cherry plum July rose are densely covered with buds. Each produces 2 flowers. They look like this :

• 
  size 2 cm;

• petals are 0.7 cm long, 0.5 mm wider, round in shape, corrugated surface, apex with a wavy edge;
• weak corolla closure;
• stamens length 0.4 cm, slightly curved shape, quantity from 30 pieces;
• the shape of the pistil is slightly curved, the length of the column is 1 cm;
• The color of the anthers is yellow, the rounded stigma is located higher;
• ovaries are not pubescent;
• the shape of the cup is bell-shaped, the sepals are pressed to the petals;
• Pedicel length 1-1.3 cm, thickness average, pubescence absent.

Cherry plum Iyulskaya belongs to the very early varieties in terms of not only fruiting, but also flowering. For this variety it occurs at the beginning of April.

Fruit

Cherry plum July rose bears medium or large fruits. Main characteristics :

• height 4.1 cm;
• width and thickness 3.7 cm each;
• the diameter is uneven, increasing towards the base;
• The shape of the fruit is ovoid, the apex is round;
• stalk length 1.2 cm, thickness 10 times less, no pubescence;
• the funnel is medium deep;
• weight 30-32 g;
• ventral suture uniform along the entire length, weakly expressed;
• the skin is elastic, it is difficult to separate it from the pulp;
• color yellow with red-pink continuous coat;
• there are subcutaneous points, the color is yellow, the amount is average;
• there is a slight waxy coating;
• The yellow pulp has medium density, a fine-grained-fibrous structure, and low juiciness;
• darkening of the cut in air is slow;
• the aroma is weak;
• the content of sugars and acids is average - 7 and 2.3%, respectively;
• contains dry substances (9.8%), ascorbic acid (6.7%);
• sugar acid index 3.04;
• the taste is sweet and sour, rated 4.4 points;
• the bone is oval-shaped, on the side of the ventral suture in the form of an elongated ellipse, length 1.9 cm, thickness 0.8 cm, width 1.3 cm (maximum in the center), weight 0.7 g.

The cherry plum seed July Rose has a wide, narrowly rounded base. The color is cream, the tip is pointed. The pit cannot be completely separated from the pulp. Its surface is rough.

The fruits of the cherry plum July rose are universal. They are consumed fresh and canned. Juice with pulp is rated at 4 points, and compote and jam at 4.4-4.5.

The indicators of transportability and keeping quality of the fruits of the Cherry Cherry July Rose are average. They can be transported if they are collected not overripe and packaged correctly.

Frost resistance

The July Rose cherry plum has high winter hardiness. The hybrid can withstand frosts down to -29-35°C.

Characteristics

Cherry plum of the early hybrid variety July Rose easily takes root and is characterized by unpretentious care. The main characteristics of the July Rose cherry plum allow one to determine the subtleties of agricultural technology.

Drought resistance, winter hardiness

The cherry plum variety July Rose is characterized by a high degree of frost resistance (up to - 36 ⁰C) and winter hardiness in the official tolerance region, according to the recommendations of the originator.

Drought resistance is average; the crop requires additional watering during dry summers. If over-irrigated, the July Rose may be susceptible to aphid attacks.

In general, the July Rose variety easily adapts and adapts to various unfavorable living conditions, withstands snow, rain, and strong winds

Pollinators of cherry plum July Rose

In the State Register of Breeding Achievements, the cherry plum variety July Rose is positioned as a self-sterile crop.

The originator of the variety, in turn, pays attention to partial self-fertility and, in order to improve the taste quality of the fruit and increase yield, recommends placing the crop next to pollinating varieties that are characterized by the same flowering period (“Found”, “Traveler”, “ Pramen").

By placing Comet Early next to pollinating cherry plum varieties, it is possible to increase the level of crop productivity

Flowering period and ripening period

The flowering period of the July Rose occurs in the first days of April. Cherry plum inflorescences are expressed by two flowers, as well as a large number of flowers on one shoot. The calyx is bell-shaped with sepals pressed to the petals.

The snow-white inflorescences of the early June cherry plum Comet Early envelop the garden in a veil of heady spring aroma

Productivity and fruiting

The cherry plum variety July Rose enters the active fruiting phase at 3-4 years of age. By the age of 8, the tree produces record yields (up to 10 kg in one season).

Fruiting of the July Rose begins in June and lasts several weeks. Fruit ripening is uneven, but the yield is regular and stable. Since the fruits are unstable on the stalks, the harvest should be done immediately, as the cherry plum ripens. Ripe fruits become red-burgundy, sweet, juicy.

Over the entire life cycle of the July Rose variety, there are no pronounced declines in productivity indicators

Area of ​​application of fruits

According to experts, the taste characteristics of cherry plum variety July Rose are rated at 4.4 points. Ripe fruits have an optimal sugar-acid index - 3.0, they contain the maximum amount of natural components:

• up to 7.8% sugar;
• up to 2.3% acids;
• up to 10.9% dry matter;
• up to 6.67% vitamin C.

Cherry plum of this variety is a universal product that is used fresh, for processing and preservation with great success.

Transportability and keeping quality of the fruit are average. Transportation of cherry plum is possible subject to proper storage. For the first 7-10 days, fruits removed from the tree are stored open, in a wooden box. They can last up to 1 month in a dark, cool room.

High-quality cherry plum products July Rose were given a high degree of evaluation by experts: compote - 4.4 points, juice with pulp - 4.0 points, jam - 4.5 points

Resistance to diseases and pests

The culture has stable immunity to the main pathogens. The early hybrid cherry plum variety Comet Early is practically not affected by pests.

When the first signs of diseases and pests appear, trees should be promptly treated with modern fungicides and insecticides

Advantages and disadvantages

The early ripening cherry plum hybrid July Rose compares favorably with other fruit trees in terms of fruit ripening. The vitamin composition of the pulp has undoubted benefits for the human body.

The moderately juicy pulp of the July Rose has delicious taste characteristics

Pros:

• early ripeness;
• high productivity;
• original plum flavor;
• large fruit size;
• stable immunity to diseases and pests;
• endurance in various climatic conditions.

Minuses:

• partial self-fertility;
• uneven ripening;
• average level of drought resistance.

Productivity

The July rose cherry plum begins to bear fruit at 3-4 years of age. The hybrid provides a high and regular harvest .
The fruits begin to ripen at the end of June - such dates make the variety very early. Plums do not ripen evenly enough. The July rose produces its maximum harvest by the age of 8 years. An average of 10 kg of fruit is collected from a tree. They can crumble, so the crop must be harvested in a timely manner.

Fruit storage

For the first 1-1.5 weeks, July Rose cherry plums are recommended to be stored in open wooden boxes. The bottom is lined with paper. The fruits are placed in a maximum of 2-3 layers. It is also better to put paper between them.

Cherry plum July rose can last up to a month if you put it in a dark and cool room. The following conditions are important :

• good ventilation;
• humidity 80-90%;
• temperature 3-5°

If the cherry plum is picked unripe, it can ripen at room temperature. The fruits are left out of direct sunlight.

Prevention of diseases and insect infestations

Prevent the occurrence of diseases and attacks by cherry plum beetles through a number of measures.

1. Before pollen, after and after another 2 weeks, treat the tree with 1% Bordeaux mixture or Hom.
2. For prevention in the spring, before the sap flows, spray the cherry plum with a 3% solution of ferrous sulfate.

Plant residues should not be left under trees for the winter. Do not allow the crown to thicken; thinning pruning helps prevent beetles from attacking or the development of diseases. .

Landing rules

Cherry plum July rose is recommended to be planted in the fall. This must be done before October. If the root system is closed, planting from April is acceptable. When choosing a site, it is important to comply with the following conditions :

• good lighting;
• remoteness of groundwater;
• absence of flooding, swampiness;
• loose soil;
• high-quality drainage;
• pH level is neutral;
• protection from strong winds.

It is recommended to plant July Rose cherry plum on a southern or southwestern slope. It is optimal when there are buildings from the north or northeast that protect the crop from the winds.

If necessary, a spring transplant is carried out before active sap flow begins. The tree must be at rest.

Cherry plum seedlings July rose should be purchased in specialized stores or nurseries. You need the following factors :

• 
  elasticity and elasticity of the root system;

• well developed fibrous roots;
• healthy cortex;
• absence of mechanical damage, signs of pests or diseases;
• The optimal age is 1-2 years.

For better fruiting, it is recommended to plant cherry plum next to maple. The neighborhood of elderberries will protect from aphids.

Immediately before planting, the roots of the seedling are soaked in water for several hours. You can use a growth stimulator such as Epin, Kornevin, Heteroauxin.

To fill the planting hole, take the following components in equal parts::

• black soil or the top fertile layer of excavated soil;
• lowland peat;
• humus;
• sand.

3 liters of wood ash and 0.5 kg of superphosphate are also added to these ingredients. Be sure to mix everything thoroughly.

The algorithm for planting cherry plum July rose is as follows:

1. Dig up the selected area and remove all weeds.
2. Make a hole 0.6-0.8 m with a depth of 0.7 m. Focus on the size of the root system of the seedling.
3. Organize drainage - expanded clay, crushed stone, broken brick. A layer of 10-15 cm is enough.
4. Form a mound from the prepared soil mixture
5. Place a support stake 10-15 cm from the center of the mound.
6. Place a seedling on top of the mound and straighten the roots.
7. Fill the hole with soil.
8. Compact the soil.
9. Tie the tree to a support.
10. Form a trunk circle.
11. Water the plantings - 10 liters per tree.
12. After a couple of hours, mulch the tree trunk circle - sawdust, hay, compost, peat.

It is recommended to prepare the planting hole at least a month in advance. To protect from precipitation, it is covered with slate or roofing felt.

Agricultural technology

The planting period suitable for the tolerance region is autumn. Agricultural technology has no special features, but special attention should be paid to watering.

July rose is an excellent early variety for a small garden. It is valued for its resistance to major diseases, stable and high yields, good frost resistance, and, of course, excellent taste. High-quality fruits make tasty and healthy preparations. A minor drawback is partial self-fertility, which can be easily eliminated by planting a suitable variety or grafting it into the crown of our heroine.

Care instructions

The drought resistance of the July rose cherry plum is average. Water it every 3 weeks. An adult cherry plum requires 30-40 liters of water. The soil should be moistened to a depth of 25 cm.

In addition to watering, caring for cherry plum July Rose includes the following activities :

• 
  systematic weeding;

• loosening after watering, precipitation;
• mulching the tree trunk circle with humus or peat, make a layer of 10 cm, replace 3-4 times a year;
• sanitary pruning;
• crown formation - better in March, before the buds open;
• anti-aging pruning at the age of 8 years;
• fertilizing - nitrogen-containing mineral compounds in the spring, potassium-phosphorus fertilizers in the 2nd half of summer and autumn.

When grown in the recommended region, the July Rose cherry plum does not require shelter for the winter. Preparation for the cold season consists only of whitewashing the trunk. When growing in the middle zone in spring, it is recommended to use an iron casing and burlap wrapping.

Features of cultivation and subtleties of care

The main steps for caring for the July Rose are the same as for other representatives of the culture.

Watering

Due to the low drought resistance of the variety, the tree should be watered quite often - as a rule, this is done at intervals of 3-4 weeks. The depth of soil moisture should be within 25–35 centimeters. Excessive watering will not bring any benefit - you should not create a “swamp” in the tree trunk circle. After the first watering, which is carried out after flowering, the soil should be loosened and mulched. In the future, it will be possible to water through the mulch layer - this will reduce the number of waterings, eliminate constant loosening and prevent the growth of weeds. The disadvantage of this system is that slugs, beetles and other pests can accumulate in the mulch. If such pests are found, they should be collected and destroyed, and the soil should be dried. The next time you water, the mulch layer can be restored.

Feeding

They begin to feed the cherry plum in the 3rd–4th year after planting, when the supply of nutrients in the planting hole begins to deplete.

Table: application of fertilizers for feeding cherry plum

Types of fertilizers	Application dates and intervals	Method of application	Dosage
Mineral fertilizers
Phosphorus (superphosphate, superagro)	October, annually	Spread evenly in the tree trunk circle and dig up	20–30 g/m2
Nitrogen (nitroammophoska, ammonium nitrate, urea)	April, annually		20–30 g/m2
Potassium (potassium monophosphate, potassium sulfate)	End of May - beginning of June, annually	Dissolve in water when watering	10–20 g/m2
Complex mineral fertilizers are used according to instructions
Organic fertilizers
Compost, humus, bottom peat	Once every three years in April or October	Spread evenly in the tree trunk circle and dig up	5–10 kg/m2
Liquid concentrated infusions	May - early June, annually	Prepare a concentrated infusion of one of the components: two liters of mullein; one liter of bird droppings; 5–7 kilograms of fresh grass. Pour the selected component with ten liters of water and leave in a warm place for 5–10 days. Then the concentrate is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10 and watered.	One liter of concentrate per 1 m2

Pruning and crown formation

For a tree of medium height, which the July Rose cherry plum has, the most appropriate shape is in the form of an improved bowl. This crown is well lit and ventilated, it is easy to care for and harvest.

Step-by-step instructions for crown formation

It is not difficult to carry out such a formation - even a novice gardener can handle it. This operation should be performed during a period when there is still no sap flow and the tree is at rest.

1. In the second or third year after planting, three or four branches are selected on the tree - they will become skeletal. These branches should be 15–20 centimeters apart from each other and have different growth directions.
2. Selected branches are cut to a length of 30–40 centimeters, and all the rest are cut into a ring.
3. The center conductor should be cut above the base of the top branch.
4. After one or two years, two second-order branches need to be formed on the skeletal branches. To do this, choose such shoots, the distance between which is 50–60 centimeters. They are cut to a length of 30–40 centimeters, and all others are removed.
5. In subsequent years, equal lengths of branches should be maintained so that none of them begins to dominate and becomes the central conductor.

   It is not difficult to shape the crown according to the bowl type - even a novice gardener can handle it

Regulatory trimming

This pruning is also carried out in early spring. Its purpose is to regulate the degree of filling of the crown, ensuring good illumination and ventilation of the internal volume. You should not remove an excessive number of shoots, as this will result in the loss of part of the harvest.

Maintenance pruning

This pruning is carried out in the first half of summer, when active growth of young shoots is observed. They are shortened by 10–15 centimeters, provoking branching and the formation of flower buds for next year's harvest. This technique is called minting.

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Sanitary pruning

This type of pruning is performed in late autumn after sap flow has stopped. At the same time, dry, disease-affected and damaged shoots are cut out. If necessary, this pruning is repeated in early spring.

Rules for trimming

In order for the tree to survive the operation to remove part of the branches well, the following rules should be followed:

• Before starting pruning work, you need to sharply sharpen all cutting tools - pruners, loppers, knives, saws and hacksaws.
• Then the instrument is treated with a 1% solution of copper sulfate or a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, solvent and other petroleum products for disinfection.
• If the branch is cut out completely, it is done using the “ring” method. Stumps and twigs should not be left, as they will later become a source of infection.
• All cuts with a diameter of more than one centimeter are cleaned with a knife and covered with a layer of garden varnish made from natural ingredients - lanolin, beeswax, etc. Garden varnish based on petrolatum should not be used. According to experienced gardeners, petroleum products harm the plant.

Possible diseases and pests

The July rose cherry plum has good immunity to disease. Some problems still cannot be ruled out :

• coccomycosis;
• moniliosis (fruit rot).

Fungicides are used against fungal diseases:

• Bodos liquid;
• Horus;
• Topsin-M;
• Alirin-B;
• Gamair;
• Fitolavin;
• Abiga Peak;
• Planriz;
• Fitosporin-M.

Of the pests, aphids usually plague the crop, especially with excessive watering. Drugs used against it :

• Biotlin;
• Aktara;
• Confidor;
• Tanrek;
• Golden spark;
• Inta-Vir;
• Decis Pro.

Advantages and disadvantages of cherry plum July rose

Benefits of the July Rose:

• early fruiting;
• high productivity;
• pleasant sweet and sour taste;
• large fruits;
• strong immunity;
• universal use in cooking.

Flaws:

• uneven ripening of fruits;
• average drought resistance.

Pros and cons of the fruit

The July rose cherry plum has many advantages :

• 
  very early maturation;

• high productivity;
• excellent fruit quality;
• good taste;
• universal purpose;
• high adaptability;
• regularity and stability of fruiting;
• immunity to diseases, especially clasterosporiasis.

Minuses:

• the fruits do not ripen evenly enough;
• the pit cannot be completely separated from the pulp;
• shedding of fruits at full ripeness;
• insufficient drought resistance.

Reviews

familiar with the July Rose cherry plum highlight the following advantages :

• early maturation;
• unpretentiousness in cultivation;
• good taste;
• thick skin;
• productivity;
• winter hardiness;

Gardeners also name some disadvantages :

• the bone is not completely separated;
• ripened fruits fall off.

More details here and here.

Optimal growing conditions

Creating favorable conditions for growing July rose cherry plum is the key to high productivity and health of the plant. The crop grows best in a southern area, provided it is protected from cold winds.

Planting is carried out in light soil with slightly acidic, neutral pH = 6.5-7.2 units. Wetlands with high groundwater levels are not suitable for this purpose.

Suitable regions

The cultivar received approval for cultivation in the North Caucasus region (Rostov region, Stavropol and Krasnodar territories, North Ossetia - Alania, Crimea, Adygea, Ingushetia, Dagestan, Chechen and Kabardino-Balkarian republics).

Sustainability

The hybrid is highly resistant to frost and moderately resistant to moisture deficiency. The culture quickly adapts to the place of cultivation and climate. Transportability and keeping quality of the fruit are average.

How to care for pollinators

“July Rose” is a partially self-pollinating variety, but the best harvest can be obtained in group plantings. For this purpose, varieties with the same flowering period are used.

These include:

• Found.

But you can see what the Daughter of Sinilga plum looks like in the photo here.

In order for the tree to actively bear fruit, important care requirements must be observed.

Further care:

1. Regular watering and weeding.
2. Cup-shaped crown molding.
3. Trimming young shoots every year by 15 - 20 centimeters.
4. Thinning the crown to prevent excessive thickening. In the northern regions of growth, it is impossible to thin out the crown too much in order to eliminate the risk of branches freezing in winter.
5. Dry branches are pruned as needed; the cut areas must be treated with garden varnish to prevent infections and pests from entering.
6. Rejuvenating branch molding is carried out in the eighth year of life.
7. The harvest is carried out as it ripens. Cherry plum of this variety can bear fruit almost throughout the entire season, which is important to consider when planning its use.
8. Fertilizers are used once a year in the spring.

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The basic requirements for planting and further care of cherry plum of this variety are described in the information in our article.

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Main indicators of culture

A description of the fruit crop of the July Comet variety will help you decide whether it is worth planting in a private garden or industrial plantations. A detailed description of the plant is also required to become familiar with the methods of caring for it.

Tree

The trees grow to medium height, with a smooth trunk and medium dense bushes. The shoots are horizontal, their diameter is 25 mm. The fruits ripen on overgrowing short bouquet branches. Their life span lasts about 2-3 years. The tree brings an annual harvest; up to 10 kg of fruit can be collected from an 8-year-old plant. The variety is winter-hardy, resistant to dry periods. Cherry plum resists diseases and harmful insects. The first fruits appear in the 3rd year after planting. The cherry plum variety does not pollinate itself.

The tree of the July Rose variety bears ovoid fruits weighing up to 30 grams, with a waxy coating. The skin color is purple, with a pinkish undertone. The pulp has a dense structure, low juiciness, fibrous with a sweet and sour taste. The variety received a rating of 4.4 points from tasters.

The stone is small in size, easily separated, and the flesh does not darken quickly when exposed to air. Cherry plum can be consumed fresh or prepared for the winter. Cherry plum is suitable for making preserves, compotes, jams, and dried fruits. You can also decorate desserts with fruits and add them to baked goods.

Features of the variety

Before you start growing a garden, you should read the description of the cherry plum variety Zlato Scythians. The height of the tree is from 2.5 to 3 m, but its branches are wide and take up a large amount of space. Blooms profusely, flowers are medium sized and white. The variety is considered very early: cherry plum begins to bear fruit in June.

The berries are oval-round in shape and weigh 35 g each. The skin is dense, which allows the crop to be transported over long distances, and there is a slight waxy coating on its surface. The pulp is yellow, juicy. The taste of cherry plum Zlato Scythians is sweet and sour, the smell is pronounced fruity. During tasting, the berries received the maximum score - 5 points. The seed is difficult to separate from the berry even in ripe fruits.

Varieties with an average ripening period

Souvenir of the East is used only in warm climates; the variety produces large yields of large, up to 60 g plum fruits of a dark red hue with excellent taste without the slightest acid.

In the photo, Souvenir of the East - a variety of sweet plum

The variety Memory of Vavilov , on the contrary, is distinguished by a high degree of resistance to frost. Its fruits are among the largest and reach a weight of 90 grams.

Fans of unusual plants will like the variety Romaine , whose leaves are not the usual green, but burgundy. The fruits inside are also not traditionally yellow, but red and small in size.

The best varieties of cherry plum (diploid plum) for Belarus

The best varieties of cherry plum. Sweet varieties of cherry plum (diploid plum) and varieties of cherry plum with large fruits for cultivation in Belarus are described: Asaloda, Zolushka, Lodva, Nesmeyana, Pramen, Vidba, General, Lama, Soneika.

The best varieties of cherry plum. ASALODA

C ort

early ripening cherry plums

Description of the variety: Fruits

medium size (average weight - 25 g), round in shape, dark red with numerous large, clearly visible subcutaneous dots.

Bone

small, fused with the pulp. Pulp

yellow, very juicy,
pleasant sweet taste
, with a strong aroma.

The Asaloda cherry plum variety is self-sterile; the best pollinators are the Mara and Vitba varieties.

Tasting assessment

– 4.2 points.

The best varieties of cherry plum. CINDERELLA

C ort

early ripening cherry plums

Description of the variety: Fruits

very large (average weight 40 g), oval.
The skin is smooth. Color ranges from dark pink to burgundy. The bone
is medium in size and cannot be separated.
The pulp
is burgundy, very juicy, sweet taste, with a very pleasant aroma.

The cherry plum variety Zolushka is partially self-fertile, with regular fruiting.

Tasting assessment

– sweet taste, pleasant aroma.

The best varieties of cherry plum. Lodva

C ort

early ripening cherry plums

Description of the variety: Fruits

large (average weight - 36 g), round.
The abdominal suture is deep. The main and top color of the skin is yellow. The stone
is small and easily separated from the pulp.
The pulp
is yellow, tender, very juicy, with a caramel aroma. The Lodva cherry plum variety is self-sterile. The best pollinators are the Mara and Asaloda varieties.

Tasting assessment

– sweet and sour taste, caramel aroma.

The best varieties of cherry plum. NESMEYANA

C ort

early ripening cherry plums

Description of the variety: Fruits

large (40 g), round.
The color is dark red, with a faint waxy coating. The stone is
medium size (4.0% of the fruit weight), free.
The pulp
is yellowish-pink, medium density, sweet and sour taste. The Nesmeyan cherry plum variety is self-sterile. The best pollinators are Pramen, Traveler.

Tasting assessment

– 4.4 points.

The best varieties of cherry plum. BLAME

C ort

early ripening cherry plums

Description of the variety: Fruits

medium size (20-22 g), flat-round shape. The color is bright yellow, with a large number of greenish subcutaneous dots and a faint waxy coating.

Bone

medium size (4.0% of the fruit weight), does not separate from the pulp. Pulp

yellow, very tender, juicy, sweet taste. The cherry plum variety Pramen is self-sterile.

The best pollinator is the Traveler.

Tasting assessment

– 4.1 points.

The best varieties of cherry plum. VITBA

C ort

mid-ripening cherry plums

Description of the variety: Fruits

medium size (average weight - 25 g), round in shape. The main color is yellow, the cover color is pink. Bone

small, easily separated from the pulp.
The pulp
is orange, loose, very juicy, with a pleasant sweet taste. The Vitba cherry plum variety is self-sterile. The best pollinators are the Mara and Asaloda varieties.

Tasting assessment

– 4.2 points.

The best varieties of cherry plum. GENERAL

C ort

mid-ripening cherry plums

Description of the variety: Fruits

large (50 g), wide-round-conical. The color is violet-red, with a faint waxy coating. Bone

medium size (3.8% of fruit weight), loose.
The pulp
is pink, dense, sweet and sour taste. The cherry plum variety General is self-sterile; the best pollinators are Asaloda and Mara.

Tasting assessment

– 4.5 points.

The best varieties of cherry plum. LAMA

C ort

mid-ripening cherry plums

Description of the variety: Fruits

large (average weight - 30 g), round-oval in shape. The color of the fruit is dark purple, almost black, there are many subcutaneous spots, gray.

Bone

small, easily separated from the pulp. Pulp

dark red, juicy, fibrous, pleasant sweet and sour taste. The juice is dark red. The Lama cherry plum variety is self-sterile.

The best pollinators are the Mara and Asaloda varieties.

Tasting assessment

– 4.4 points.

The best varieties of cherry plum. Sonya

C ort

mid-ripening cherry plums

Description of the variety: The fruits are very large

(average weight - 45 g), round.
The skin is light green, pure yellow when ripe. The stone
is medium in size and does not separate from the pulp.
The pulp
is yellow, medium density, very
juicy, aromatic
. The taste is sweet and sour. The cherry plum variety Soneika is resistant to klyasterosporiosis.

Tasting assessment

– 4.5 points.