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If the Bryansk Pink cherry was chosen for planting the garden, you will be able to acquire an unpretentious, productive fruit crop with a high level of resistance to drought, frost, and diseases.
History of selection
Selection work to develop the Bryanskaya Rozovaya cherry variety was carried out at the All-Russian Lupine Research Institute by researchers M.V. Kanshina and A.I. Astakhov. The variety was sent for State testing in 1987, and in 1993 the crop was zoned in the central regions.
Description of culture
Bryansk Pink Cherry is a medium-sized tree that forms a raised crown of moderate density in the shape of a pyramid.The height of the Bryansk Pink cherry tree can reach up to 2-3 m. The shoots are straight, brown in color, and have a smooth surface.
The plant is decorated with large flat green leaves with concave edges and a pointed tip. The plant pleases with its flowering in May. A special feature of the variety is its delicious berries, which are poured at the end of July. The fruits are formed both on bouquet branches and 2-3 pieces on annual shoots. The weight of one fruit is 5 g.
Cherries are round in shape, covered with pink or yellow skin, through which you can see the speckled pattern. The pulp is light yellow in color and characterized by elasticity. The stone is colored light brown and is small in size and is difficult to separate from the pulp. Long stalk of moderate length. The separation from the pulp is dry.
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Characteristics
When choosing the Bryanskaya Rozovaya cherry variety, you should take into account a complex of morphological characteristics, biological characteristics, and reaction to changes in the environment.
Drought resistance, winter hardiness
The Bryansk Pink and Bryansk Yellow cherries are winter-hardy varieties. Winter hardiness is demonstrated in two characteristics: both directly from the tree itself, and in the persistent tolerance of spring frosts by its flower buds. Another feature of this variety is that it easily tolerates dry weather.
Pollination, flowering period and ripening time
Bryansk cherry belongs to self-sterile varieties. The best pollinating varieties for the Bryansk Pink cherry: Tyutchevka, Revna, Ovstuzhenka, And the way. The Bryansk Pink cherry, pollinated successfully from a group of trees planted at a distance of 4 m, produces a high yield.
Productivity, fruiting
The Bryansk Pink cherry bears fruit in the 5th year after planting a one-year-old seedling. Harvesting occurs in the last days of July or the beginning of August. The average yield is 20 kg, but under comfortable conditions, up to 30 kg of fruit can be harvested from one cherry.
Area of application of berries
Bryansk Pink and Yellow cherries are characterized by universal use. The berries are consumed fresh; they are also a popular ingredient in the preparation of preserves, compotes, jams, and juices.
Resistance to diseases and pests
Bryansk Pink and Bryansk Yellow cherries have good immunity to common fungal infections. Resistance to fruit rot is observed.
Advantages and disadvantages
The description of the Bryansk Pink and Bryansk Yellow cherries involves identifying the pros and cons of the variety. Advantages for which the variety is valued:
- ideal taste and technological characteristics;
- restraint in tree growth;
- resistance to drought, frost and other adverse weather conditions;
- good resistance to fruit cracking even in rainy times;
- excellent rooting ability and unpretentiousness in cultivation and care;
- resistance to dangerous fungal and bacterial diseases;
- versatility of purpose, the berries are suitable both fresh and for winter preparation;
- a source of valuable substances, a storehouse of vitamins and a treasure trove of minerals.
In addition to the positive characteristics, the Bryanskaya Pink and Bryanskaya Yellow cherry varieties also have disadvantages:
- bitter taste;
- relatively small berries;
- inability to self-pollinate, therefore pollinators are needed for the Bryansk Pink cherry.
Landing Features
An important criterion when growing Bryanskaya Pink cherries, on which the fruiting and size of the berries directly depends, is the correct preparation for planting.
Recommended timing
The right time for planting Bryansk Pink cherries is spring; over the summer, young trees will take root in the ground and acclimatize to external conditions.
It is also allowed to plant in the fall at the end of September, 2 weeks before frost sets in. In this case, all measures should be taken to protect the seedlings from low temperatures.
Choosing a suitable location
When choosing a site for planting Bryanskaya Pink cherries, you need to give preference to areas illuminated by the sun and protected from the wind.
What crops can and cannot be planted next to cherries?
When planning the planting of cherry seedlings of the Bryanskaya Yellow and Bryanskaya Rozovaya varieties, it is advisable to take into account not only the characteristics of the plant, but also the compatibility of some species with others. Good neighbors for Bryansk cherries will be cherries, sweet cherries, and elderberries. It is not advisable to plant apple trees, pears, currants, raspberries and plants from the Solanaceae family near cherries.
Selection and preparation of planting material
When buying Bryanskaya Rozovaya cherry seedlings, you need to give preference to planting material with healthy bark without damage, live buds and light wood when cut.
Landing algorithm
Proper planting of Bryansk Pink cherries is a guarantee of the successful development and comfortable existence of the cherry tree, so you must adhere to the following procedure:
- Dig up the area in advance, mark holes for each tree and make holes for planting in accordance with the size of the root system of the seedlings.
- Place pegs in the center of the holes, which will provide reliable support for young plants and will prevent damage and growth inhibition in strong winds.
- Place a layer of nutrient soil at the bottom of the hole and form a hill.
- Place the seedling in the center of the hole, carefully straightening the roots, and fill the hole with soil mixture.
- When planting, the root collar should be located 5 cm above the ground surface.
- Compact the soil near the plant and pour 2-3 buckets of warm water into the circle around the trunk.
- After the moisture has been absorbed and the soil has subsided, mulch the soil with sawdust and peat no more than 10 cm thick.
- At the end of the planting process, carefully tie the seedling to the support peg.
Bryansk Yellow cherries planted in the garden will bring a lot of positive emotions: joy to the eyes, clean air to the lungs and bliss to the taste buds.
Subsequent care of the crop
Caring for Bryanskaya Pink cherries involves taking measures aimed at ensuring the survival of the seedling after planting and creating comfortable conditions for growth.
The characteristics of the Bryanskaya Rozovaya cherry variety require the implementation of such care measures.
Compliance with soil moisture conditions
The main process is high-quality watering, which determines the growth rate of the tree, the weight and quality of the fruit. Therefore, you need to water moderately. The frequency of irrigation is determined by weather factors, soil type and the age of the fruit trees grown.
Proper pruning
For the aesthetic beauty of the Bryanskaya Rozovaya cherry variety and to obtain a quantitative and high-quality harvest, it is necessary to carry out pruning. In the first years of life, it is necessary to trim the shoots to stimulate fruit formation. In the future, only dry, damaged branches that weaken the tree should be removed.
Fertilizer application
After planting, Bryansk Pink cherries do not need to be fertilized with fertilizers, since excess nutrition can provoke very active growth of shoots that do not have time to grow stronger during the summer and freeze in the cold period.
Later in the fall you can fertilize with ash and manure. After 5 years, add slaked lime to the soil, evenly distributing it in tree trunk circles. Feed mature fruit-bearing trees with urea in the spring, and add saltpeter and superphosphate in September.
Preparing for winter
In the autumn, you need to rid the plant of fallen leaves. Then dig up the soil in the tree trunk circles and mulch using organic matter. This will retain moisture in the soil and prevent it from freezing.And to protect Bryanskaya Pink cherry trees from rodents, the trunk must be covered using roofing material, spruce branches, and plastic mesh.
Diseases and pests, methods of control and prevention
Diseases can reduce the quantity and quality of the harvest and cause the death of Bryansk Yellow cherries and Bryansk Pink cherries, and pests will take away the long-awaited harvest, as they love to eat delicious berries. Therefore, it is important to identify the first signs of a problem in time and promptly take appropriate measures.
Diseases | ||
Name | Description | Control and prevention measures |
Brown spot | The presence of dark spots on the leaves | Spray the plant before buds open using 1% copper sulfate |
Gray rot (moniliosis) | Cherry shoots turn brown, wither, and small grayish growths appear on the fruits, which are randomly located | Destroy the affected parts of the plant. Before and after flowering, spray the plant and soil with copper sulfate or 1% Bordeaux mixture |
False tinder | White rot appears on the wood, which softens the wood and makes it soft. Such trees are easily broken by the wind | The infected plant must be dug up and burned. For preventive purposes, it is necessary to whitewash the trunks, disinfect wounds and cracks with 3% copper sulfate |
Pests | ||
leaf roller | In the spring, leaf roller caterpillars bite into buds and buds and entwine them with cobwebs. Then they move on to foliage, and in case of high numbers, to berries | Treat with insecticides. You can resort to folk remedies by using tobacco tincture or wormwood decoction |
cherry fly | The presence of dark, rotten fruits, which subsequently separate from the stalk and fall off, signals that larvae have appeared in the berries and feed on the pulp. | Treatment of the plant after flowering with the drug "Fufanon", with a huge number of insects, it is necessary to re-treat it, but no later than 20 days before the berries ripen |
Black cherry aphid | The insect feeds on the sap of leaves, which subsequently stops growth, curls, turns black and dries out. | Spray with soap solution, infusion of ash, and also get rid of ants, which are considered carriers and guardians of aphids |
If all control measures are followed, the crop will be preserved and suitable for food use.
Conclusion
The key to successful cultivation of Bryansk Pink cherries is the right choice of seedlings that provide stable annual yields. Therefore, for a gardener who trusts the quality, time-tested by cultivation, Bryansk Yellow Cherry is one of the favorites, since it meets all the requirements of modern gardening due to a whole range of positive characteristics and varietal characteristics.
