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Growing fruit crops in the middle zone and in more northern regions, perhaps, you just need to choose the right variety and provide the plant with everything it needs. Cherries Zorka will be one of the best options suitable for growing in the northern regions.
History of selection
The most common variety in mid-latitudes is the Zorka cherry; it tolerates the specific climate of this zone relatively well and gives residents of the northern region delicious berries. Many breeding farms have been breeding southern fruit trees for a long time, and employees of VIR in St. Petersburg have achieved good success in this matter. It was they who managed to combine in one tree most of the qualities necessary for growing southern fruits in a less suitable climate. Thanks to this, the best cherry variety Zorka grows and bears fruit without problems in the temperate climatic conditions of the middle zone.
Description of culture
Every self-respecting gardener has a tree of this variety; it is quite easy to recognize it among other plants in the garden.
The description of the Zorka cherry is as follows:
- The fruits are heart-shaped, the average weight of each is at least 4.5-5 g.A yellow-orange hue, the rich color of the blush can be attributed more to burgundy than to red. The variety is distinguished by its medium density pulp, which has a yellowish tint. The taste of ripe berries is rated 4.5 points; cherries are characterized by sweetness with a slight sourness in the aftertaste.
- The tree grows tall and has strong branches. The crown is dense, has good landscaping, young shoots grow quickly, and already in the second year they acquire a darker color.
Most often you can find a standard of this variety in the Moscow, Leningrad, Bryansk regions. The plant is occasionally grown by gardeners in the Vologda region.
Characteristics
The variety achieved popularity among gardeners due to its positive characteristics. Most people who grow fruit trees have only good things to say about it.
Drought resistance and winter hardiness
The frost resistance of the Zorka cherry is quite high, it tolerates drought well, but cannot be without water for a long time.
Pollination, flowering period and ripening time
To increase productivity, breeders recommend having several varieties of fruit trees on your plot; for Zorka, good pollinators are Leningrad pink and black Valery Chkalov. Cherry blossoms are short-lived, about 4-8 days, after which the fruits immediately set and actively develop. In the photo of Zorka cherries you can see how beautiful they turn out, their ripening occurs quickly under proper weather conditions, and already in early June you will be able to pamper yourself with delicious berries.
Productivity, fruiting
The plant is distinguished by its productivity; even in not very good weather conditions, about 20 kg of excellent quality berries can be collected from each.
Resistance to diseases and pests
The variety is moderately resistant to diseases and pests due to not entirely favorable growing conditions; the plant sometimes suffers from powdery mildew or mites; if there is a lot of rain, rot may appear on the leaves and fruits.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of the tree are high fruiting, excellent taste of the fruit, and resistance to frost. Among the disadvantages, it is worth noting the lack of fruiting at low temperatures during the cold period.
Conclusion
It is not difficult to grow a variety such as the Zorka cherry on a plot; the main thing is to choose the right planting site and care for the plant according to all the rules and recommendations.
