Content
Melitopol varieties of cherries have traditionally enjoyed success throughout our country. This is a large and sweet berry that everyone loves to eat.
History of selection
The Melitopol black cherry variety is in the State Register for the North Caucasus region. A variety was invented with the direct participation of a variety of crop called “French Black”. Bred at the Institute of Irrigated Horticulture named after. M.F. Sidorenko UAAN breeder M.T. Oratovsky.
Description of culture
The tree of this variety is a fast-growing one. An adult plant reaches large sizes. Its crown is round, dense and wide. The leaves, like the fruits themselves, are large: ripe berries weigh up to 8 grams, are oval in shape, dark red (almost black) in color. The pulp and juice are also dark red.
Characteristics
The taste is excellent, the berries are sweet with pleasant sourness and a subtle bitterness (characteristic of cherries), dense in structure.
Melitopol black cherries suitable for cultivation in the south of Russia, Ukraine and Moldova. In these regions it is grown on an industrial scale.
The fruits do not crack or fall off.
Drought resistance and winter hardiness
The culture tolerates frost well. Even in the winter cold, at an ambient temperature of 25 C. The freezing point reached only 0.44. But during severe spring frosts, the death of pistils can reach 52%.
The plant tolerates heat well and the fruits do not crack.
Pollination, flowering, maturation
Unlike the “Melitopol Rannyaya” variety, the cherry of this variety belongs to the mid-ripening varieties of maturity. The tree blooms at the end of May, and the fruits are harvested in June. The variety requires pollination, so other varieties of cherry trees should be planted next to the tree.
Productivity, fruiting
The crop begins to bear fruit 5-6 years after the seedling is planted. Productivity is high. In the second half of June, up to 80 kg of tasty fruits can be collected from each mature tree.
Resistance to diseases and pests
The description of the Melitopol cherry indicates its resistance to pests and diseases such as moniliosis and bacterial cancer.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages of the variety are:
- Winter hardiness and drought resistance.
- Excellent yield and excellent taste.
No disadvantages of this variety have been identified.
Conclusion
Large-fruited Melitopol cherries are an excellent choice for household plots and garden plots. Delicious fruits and an unpretentious tree are very popular among gardeners, both experienced and beginners.
Reviews
Reviews about Melitopol cherries are only positive.
