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The selection of fruit trees does not stand still - new varieties appear regularly. Cherry Podarok Orlu is one of the newest varieties developed in recent years.
History of variety selection
Cherry, which belongs to the category of trees with early ripening, was bred in 2010. For now, the variety is undergoing state variety testing. The originators of cherries are A.F. Kolesnikova and M.A. Makarkin, as well as E.N. Dzhigadlo and A.A. Gulyaeva. The source for selection was seedlings freely pollinated by Bigarro cherries.
Description of the cherry variety Gift to Eagle
The cherry of this variety is a medium-height tree - usually no more than 3.2 m. The bark on the main trunk and skeletal branches is smooth, gray in color, and the shoots of the cherry are straight, covered with brownish-brownish bark.The crown of this fruit tree variety is sparse and slightly spreading, raised, pyramidal in shape, with the usual large green leaves for cherries, pointed at the edges.
In May, Gift to the Eagle produces its first flowers - the variety belongs to the category of early bloomers. In mid-June, cherries bear fruit - heart-shaped, rounded, red berries covered with thin, smooth skin. The average fruit weight of this variety of cherries is small - about 4 - 4.5 g. The berries taste sour-sweet, with pulp that easily separates from the pit. The tasting rating of the fruits of this variety is 4.6 points out of a possible 5.
It is recommended to grow cherries in the Central region and southern regions of the country.
Characteristics
Since the Oryol cherry variety remains fairly new, not much information is known about it. But basic information is available - and before purchasing a seedling for your garden, it will be useful to familiarize yourself with it.
Drought resistance, frost resistance
Podarok Orlu's drought tolerance is quite high - like many cherry varieties recommended for cultivation in the middle zone. During spring, summer and autumn, the fruit plant requires almost no watering, especially in the presence of natural precipitation. In the absence of severe drought, the tree requires abundant additional watering only three times a year - during the growing season, just before fruiting and shortly before the onset of winter.
In the summer heat and in the absence of rain, cherries can be watered in the amount of 2 - 4 buckets under the trunk once a month, during fruiting - once every 7 - 10 days.
The frost resistance of the variety is considered average. During the observation period, it was established that cherries are able to tolerate negative temperatures down to -36 degrees, the degree of freezing in this case is only 2 points.
Pollination, pollinating varieties, flowering period and ripening time
A gift to Eagle - a self-sterile cherry variety. In other words, for fruit to appear on the branches, it is necessary to plant pollinating varieties in close proximity.
Since cherries bloom in early May and bear fruit in mid-June, only varieties with similar characteristics - early flowering and fruiting - are suitable for pollination. Among these cherries are:
- Bigarro — the cherry variety used for breeding is also suitable for pollination purposes. Bigarro blooms in early May and can bear fruit around June 15th.
- Valery Chkalov - another variety that blooms at the very beginning of May and bears fruit in the first ten days of June.
- And the way - this variety also produces flowers in early May and bears the first berries in mid-late June.
In addition to those listed, other varieties can be used to pollinate Gift to the Eagle. The main condition is to select trees with the same flowering and fruiting periods.
Productivity and fruiting
The average yield for Gift to the Eagle is about 72 centners of fruit per hectare, or several tens of kilograms of berries from one tree.
Cherries begin to bear fruit for the first time 3 years after the seedling takes root, provided that an annual tree was used. The variety bears fruit annually. With proper pollination and care, you can pick berries from Gift to the Eagle from June 15 until the end of the month.
Area of application of berries
The fruits of the Gift to the Eagle do not last very long - about 5 - 7 days. Accordingly, cherries are best suited for fresh consumption. You can also make jam from the berries, prepare a tasty and healthy compote, or squeeze out juice.
Resistance to diseases and pests
Podarok Orlu is considered a variety with a fairly high resistance to common fungal diseases - moniliosis and coccomycosis. At the same time, the plant may suffer from the most dangerous insect pests for fruit trees - aphids, cherry flies and weevils.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Summarizing the information, we can note the following advantages of the variety:
- high resistance to low temperatures;
- good drought tolerance;
- resistance to diseases of fungal origin;
- early ripening of tasty fruits.
But the variety also has disadvantages. Among them are the small size and weight of the fruits, their short shelf life, and self-sterility.
Landing Features
Planting rules for Podar Orlu cherry are quite standard, without any unique features. However, it is worth recalling the main points.
Recommended timing
Although it is permissible to plant cherries in both spring and autumn, in the middle zone gardeners prefer to root seedlings in the spring, shortly before the growing season. The fact is that young seedlings are highly sensitive to frost, and autumn planting can negatively affect their health.
Choosing a suitable location
The main requirement for a landing site is good lighting. The fruit plant prefers loamy or sandy soil types and does not like excess moisture.
What crops can and cannot be planted nearby?
The variety Podarok Orlu gets along extremely poorly with apple and pear trees. The best neighbors for the plant will be cherries or other cherries suitable for pollination.
Selection and preparation of planting material
The requirements for seedlings of the variety are simple. It is only important to ensure that the young plant has a dense and branched root system without damage.
Landing algorithm
In order for the seedling to take root well in the soil, it is necessary to dig a shallow hole - approximately 2 times larger in size than the volume of the root system. The bottom of the pit is filled with soil mixed with organic fertilizers. After this, the seedling is carefully lowered into the hole and sprinkled with earth.
Immediately after planting, the cherry tree must be well watered and then mulched around the trunk. For even growth, the seedling can be tied to a support.
Subsequent care of the crop
The rules for caring for the variety are standard. For the healthy development of cherries, the following measures must be taken.
- Pruning of branches is carried out for sanitary purposes - to remove dry and weakened shoots.
- Watering cherries is carried out as necessary. If there is rain, Podarok Orlu is watered in volumes of 2 - 4 buckets before flowering, before fruiting and in mid-autumn. In conditions of summer drought, it is recommended to supply cherries with water every 10 days.
- In the first three years of growth, a young tree does not require fertilizers other than those applied initially. Subsequently, Gift Eagle is recommended to be fed with nitrogenous fertilizers in the spring, substances containing potassium in the summer, and fluorine-containing mixtures before the onset of winter.
- To prevent the plant from being damaged by rodents, it is recommended to wrap the trunk with dense material - for example, roofing felt. Whitewashing cherries with lime will also serve as a protective measure.
Preparing the tree for winter includes abundant watering at the end of September and feeding the cherries with organic fertilizer. In winter, a dense snowdrift is formed around the trunk, and the snow around the tree is trampled down - this will protect the cherry from rodents and from freezing.
Diseases and pests, control and prevention measures
Gift to Eagle is quite resistant to fruit rot and coccomycosis - the tree can be protected from fungal infections by timely sanitary treatment.
Garden pests that are more dangerous for the variety are cherry flies, weevils, and aphids. Gardeners are advised to regularly inspect cherries for harmful insects and, if they appear, spray the tree with insecticides.
Conclusion
Cherry Podarok Orlu is a young but very promising cherry variety for central Russia. With basic care, the tree will produce stable, high yields.
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