Cherry has long been successfully grown in the southern regions of the country, but recently varieties zoned for northern latitudes have been in great demand. And there are many such varieties, it is difficult to choose the best cherry among them. The main criterion remains the winter hardiness of the tree and its resistance to various diseases. We offer a selection of the most delicious and fruitful varieties of cherries for regions with difficult climatic conditions.
Description and characteristics of the best winter-hardy cherries for Siberia and the Far East
The harsh climate dictates its conditions, it is simply impossible to grow southern varieties of cherries there. The main problem is the freezing of flower buds and skeletal branches. For the northern regions of the country, varieties with high winter hardiness, which withstand radical pruning and are characterized by early ripening of berries, are suitable. But they also need careful preparation for the upcoming cold weather. First of all, nitrogen fertilizing is limited so that the shoots can be lignified and mature. The crown of the tree is formed in the form of a bush or stanza, in addition, the trunk must be covered for the winter with a thick layer of mulch and snow. For planting seedlings allot the warmest place on the site.
According to gardeners, good crops in harsh conditions give the following varieties:
· "Iput";
· "Pink pearls";
· "Drogana is yellow."
Variety "Iput" refers to early ripe black-fruited varieties. The tree is not tall, practically does not need to be pruned, its crown is thick, spreading. Flowering and fruiting begins in the fourth year of cultivation. The variety is completely self-fertile, needs pollinators. For better pollination, the following varieties are planted nearby: "Revna", "Raditsa" and others. The berries are dark red, almost black, large, ripen in mid-summer. The average yield of an adult tree is about 60 kg.
Of the pink varieties, it is worth highlighting the "Pink Pearl" cherries. A tree of medium vigor, but requires pruning and crown formation. The variety is self-infertile, requires pollination. For this purpose, varieties are grown nearby: "Michurinka" or "Rechitsa". Flowering and fruiting begins in the fifth year of cultivation. Fruits ripen in mid-summer. The berries are medium in size, a pleasant yellow-orange hue. The pulp is dense, but juicy, sweet, pink juice. The stone is small, well separated from the pulp. The tree bears fruit stably, there are no pronounced drops in yield. On average, up to 20 kg of fruit can be harvested from one adult sweet cherry. The disadvantage of the variety is its low transportability, with long-term transportation of berries lose their presentation.
For lovers of yellow berries, the Drogana yellow cherry is suitable. A tree with a thick spreading crown and a hardy root system requires pruning and shaping. Flowering begins in late March - early April, the crop is harvested in mid-June. The berries are large, pleasant yellow, in shape resemble a heart. The pulp is juicy and sweet, the bone is well separable. Among the shortcomings are the low transportability of berries.
The best varieties of early and mid-ripe cherries for the Moscow region and the central regions of the country
Early varieties ripen already in early summer, and mid-season are closer to the middle. Among them, gardeners of the Moscow Region identified several of the most productive:
· "Sheepskin";
· "Yellow backyard";
· "Fatezh".
The Ovstuzhenka variety is notable for the large, dark fruits that ripen early in the summer. Harvest perfectly tolerates transportation due to dense peel. Berries with dark flesh, pleasant to taste. A tree of medium strength with a spherical dense crown. It begins bearing fruit in the fourth year of cultivation. It tolerates frosts and temperature fluctuations, rarely affected by fungal diseases. The yield is stable, more than 10 kg per adult tree.
Of the early yellow varieties, the "Yellow House" sweet cherry stands out. Saplings quickly develop, come into fruiting for 5-6 years. The variety is resistant to many diseases, has a good yield and self-fertility. The buds are not susceptible to frost, and the fruits retain their presentation for a long time, do not crack on the branches. The berries are large, pleasant yellow, juicy. The taste is sour.
Variety "Fatezh" refers to mid-season cherries with pink fruits. The tree is medium-sized, completely self-fertile, tolerates frosts, rarely gets sick. Fruits only five years after planting. The berries are sweet and sour, pink in color, medium in size. Productivity is high, up to 30 kg of fruits are harvested from one adult tree.
A selection of the best winter-hardy self-fertile cherries
It is difficult to place several trees on a small plot, so self-fertile cherries are suitable for owners of such household plots. They give good crops, successfully tolerate frost and drought.
According to gardeners, the following varieties deserve special attention:
· "Bereket";
· "Goryanka";
· "Pridonskaya".
Variety "Bereket" is the best among the self-fertile varieties of red cherries. It resists spring frosts, various diseases and tolerates drought perfectly. The tree is low, does not require pruning, early fruiting. The berries are large, heart-shaped, saturated red, very tasty. The peel is dense, can withstand long-distance transportation. Harvested in early summer.
The time-tested variety "Goryanka" is notable for the friendly return of the crop and the early ripening of fruits. Tree of medium vigor, fully self-fertile. Flowering and fruiting begins in the fifth year of cultivation. The berries are medium in size, burgundy, ripen in mid-June, taste good. The peel is dense, withstands long transport. Tree with high winter hardiness, tolerates drought.
The variety "Pridonskaya" is partially self-fertile, flower buds are not damaged by spring frosts, the tree withstands heat, bears fruit stably. Resistance to diseases and pests is high, additional treatments are not required. The berries are large, pink in color, with crispy sweet and sour flesh.
The best sweet varieties of cherries with high winter hardiness
The self-made variety "Italian" has no equal according to lovers. He has no shortcomings. Cherry is famous for its early ripening, high productivity, the ability to tolerate frosts down to -30 ° C and resistance to major diseases. Taste and marketability of fruits at height. The berries are deep dark red, fleshy, large with delicate sweet flesh. Harvest tolerates transportation well, does not crack on branches.
Berries of the early ripening variety "Bahor" are harvested in late May. Cherry is large, fleshy, moderately sweet, easy to peel, not afraid of transportation, suitable for making jams. The tree is high-yielding, medium-sized, not afraid of fungal diseases and frosts.
