Content
Sinyavskaya cherry is a winter-hardy, early-ripening variety with delicate fruits that have excellent taste and external qualities.
History of selection
The breeder Anatoly Ivanovich Evstratov was involved in breeding winter-hardy cherry species. When selecting and creating new varieties, he used non-standard selection methods, in which the primary seeds of a plant are exposed to gamma radiation and substances that enhance plant activity. Such experiments were carried out on trees in the Tula and Kursk regions. As a result, the most resilient ones were selected, which were then tested in the Moscow region. Thus, it appeared cherry variety Sinyavskaya.
Below is photo No. 1 of the Sinyavskaya cherry.
Description of culture
The Sinyavskaya cherry variety is classified as medium-sized. An adult tree reaches a height of 5 meters, the shape of the crown looks wide and round. The leaves are large, oval, smooth, matte, and have a dense green color. The leaf blade is flat, with a smooth edge, and has medium stipules. The inflorescence consists of three medium-sized white flowers. The fruits are dark red in color, round in shape, weighing about 4.6 grams. Delicate skin of red-yellow color.Fruits on bouquet branches, as well as on annual growth.
The optimal place for planting and growing Sinyavskaya cherries is most of Russia, as well as the mountainous and northern territories of Scandinavia. It is possible to successfully harvest a good harvest in the Moscow region and south of Moscow.
For planting and successful cultivation, light soil with a small addition of clay is suitable. The composite soil should be neutral.
Below is photo No. 2 of the Sinyavskaya cherry.
Characteristics
The variety is distinguished by its sweet and sour spicy taste, juicy and tender pulp. A small berry seed is easily separated from the pulp. With good care, the plant has the ability to produce a large number of fruits annually.
Drought resistance, winter hardiness
Characterized by drought resistance. The frost resistance of Sinyavskaya cherries is high.
Pollination, flowering period, ripening time
Pollinators for Sinyavskaya cherries are varieties Chermashnaya and Krymskaya. The variety is early fruiting. The flowering period is early May, the fruits ripen on July 10-15.
Productivity, fruiting
Productivity is high. In a fertile year it can produce up to 50 kilograms of berries from one mature tree.
Resistance to diseases and pests
Slightly damaged by diseases and pests.
Below is photo No. 3 of the Sinyavskaya cherry.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of the variety include the following:
- Annual large amount of harvest;
- The sweet and sour dessert taste makes it possible to consume the berries fresh, and the dense pulp allows the fruits to be used for canning.
The disadvantages of the variety are:
- The tree is considered mature and ready for maximum fruiting at the age of 11 years;
- The variety is self-sterile; pollinators must be planted nearby.
Conclusion
Sinyavskaya cherries are distinguished by fairly simple cultivation care. And for their good work, they will delight their owners with beautiful decorative flowers and tasty treats for children and adults. Bon appetit and a high berry harvest!
