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With proper care, the beautiful Zherdevskaya cherry will delight you with delicious fruits. It is in great demand among gardeners due to its stable annual yield.
Description of the Zherdevskaya beauty cherry
The author of the culture is O. S. Zhukov. The species was obtained thanks to the successful crossing of varieties:
- in memory of Vavilov;
- Lyubskaya.
The Zherdevskaya beauty cherry was submitted to state testing in 2000.
Culture has been zoned within the regions:
- Nizhne-Volzhsky;
- Northwestern;
- Srednevolzhsky;
- Central;
- North Caucasian;
- Chernozemny.
Height and dimensions of an adult tree
The medium-sized tree has a spherical crown. Maximum height – 3 m.
Description of fruits
The berries grow large, one-dimensional and oval. The fruit can reach 17 mm in height and 15 mm in diameter. Maximum weight - 5 g. Cherries have a round top with a small funnel.
The main color is orange, and the top color is dark red. Subcutaneous points are poorly visible, gray in color, in small quantities. The thickness of the skin is medium. The pulp is orange in color and juicy. Tasting score – 5 points. The taste is sweet and sour. The juice is red.
The inside of the bone is medium in size and oval in shape. It separates easily from the pulp.
Application: table and technical. The peduncle is medium in length and thickness. It separates well from the branch. It is firmly attached to the bone. When ripe, the crop does not fall off for a long time.
Sun-loving tree. Therefore, the berries withstand bright light well and do not bake in direct sunlight.
Pollinators of the Zherdevskaya beauty cherry
The variety is partially self-fertile. It is classified as early ripening. Therefore, for a more abundant harvest, it is worth planting crops with a similar flowering time nearby. Best pollinators:
- Lyubskaya;
- Vladimirskaya.
Theoretically, other varieties with a similar flowering period can be placed nearby. But experienced gardeners rarely do this, since the Zherdevskaya beauty often does not accept pollination from other cherries. The plant blooms in early May.
Without pollinators, the productivity of the Zherdevskaya beauty cherry will be low
Main characteristics
Before purchasing Zherdevskaya beauty, you need to understand the characteristics of the variety. This will help you understand whether the fruit crop is suitable for growing in a particular area.
Drought resistance, frost resistance
The Zherdevskaya beauty cherry is a moisture-loving plant. It tolerates short-term drought well, which does not affect yield.Has high frost resistance. Able to withstand temperatures down to -25°C. More severe conditions may reduce yield.
Productivity
The advantage of Zherdevskaya beauty is its consistently increased productivity. The tree bears fruit every year. The fruits reach technical maturity at the end of June and the first ten days of July.
Productivity depends on care. The Zherdevskaya beauty cherry bears fruit well on fertile soil and with regular fertilizing. If the tree freezes in winter and there is a lack of nutrients, the number of berries will be less.
Cherries of the Zherdevskaya Krasivatsa variety are consumed fresh, made into jam and jam, prepared juice and wine, and added to homemade baked goods. Transportability of fruits is average. To increase shelf life, cherries are not pre-washed. Place the harvest in a container in a layer of no more than 5 cm. Store in the refrigerator. The temperature should be within +2°…+4°С.
Advantages and disadvantages
The first ovaries on the shoots of the Zherdevskaya beauty cherry form in the fourth year. The advantages include:
- moderate growth;
- resistance to coccomycosis;
- high taste qualities of fruits;
- annual bountiful harvest;
- excellent winter hardiness;
- early ripening.
The Zherdevskaya beauty cherry has no pronounced deficiencies. These include only the need for pollinators.
Cherry Zherdevskaya beauty is an early ripening variety
Landing rules
In order for the Zherdevskaya beauty cherry to delight you with a constant and abundant harvest, you need to choose the right place for the seedlings. The culture can grow on any soil, but will spend all its strength and energy on survival. In order for the cherry to take root well, seedlings are purchased at the age of two years.
Recommended timing
In order for the Zherdevskaya beauty cherry to grow its root system and have time to take root before the onset of frost, seedlings must be planted in the spring. The process is carried out when a stable positive temperature is established. Depending on the region, the ideal time is in late March or early April.
Autumn planting of Zherdevskaya beauty cherries is carried out only in the southern regions. Otherwise, the culture will not have time to take root.
Site selection and soil preparation
Planted in a sunny area in light, nutritious soil. Culture prefers:
- loam;
- light loam;
- black soil;
- soddy-podzolic soil.
The best place for Zherdevskaya beauty cherries is an elevated place, near which there is a fence or a low building. Such protection will protect the planting from strong winds.
Coniferous trees should not grow nearby, as they are carriers of diseases that are quickly transmitted to the Zherdevskaya beauty.
The hole for planting is prepared in advance, at least two weeks in advance. Dig a 60x80 cm size. Add to the soil:
- 1 kg of humus;
- 400 g of ash;
- 150 g superphosphate;
- 50 g of potassium sulfate.
If the soil is too wet, then pour a bucket of sand into the bottom.
If several seedlings of the Zherdevskaya beauty cherry are planted, then the minimum distance between the trees should be 2.5 m.
How to plant correctly
After purchasing, the Zherdevskaya beauty cherry seedling is placed in water with the addition of a growth stimulator.Leave for several hours. This preparation will help revitalize the roots.
Planting process:
- Fill the prepared hole halfway with the resting soil mixture.
- Place the seedling. In this case, it is necessary to straighten the root system in different directions.
- Stick a wooden or metal stake into the side to help support the tree.
- Fill the hole completely. The root collar should rise 5 cm above the soil.
- Compact the soil tightly. Tie the seedling to the support. Water thoroughly using at least 20 liters of water.
To prevent moisture from evaporating too quickly, mulch the ground around the seedling. Straw is ideal for this purpose.
This variety of cherries is recommended to be planted in spring.
Features of care
In order for the crop to please with a bountiful harvest and good health, simple but important agrotechnical rules are followed. The success of seedling rooting depends on care.
Watering and fertilizing schedule
After planting, there is no need to apply fertilizer for the first two years. More mature plants, before flowers appear, are watered with a mixture of 30 g of calcium carbide and 1 liter of water. In autumn, 3 kg of rotted manure per 1 m2 is added to the tree trunk circle.2.
In order to form the maximum number of ovaries, at the time of flowering, treat the crown with a mixture of 10 g of boric acid and 10 liters of water.
Seedlings are more demanding when it comes to watering. The soil is moistened every two weeks. If the weather is hot and dry - twice a week. When temperatures drop or frequent rains, stop watering.
Trimming
If you do not prune, the crown of the Zherdevskaya beauty will become too thick. As a result, it will stretch upward.Therefore, every year after the snow melts in the spring, branches that have grown are trimmed. Such preparation will help ensure the necessary ventilation of the crown. To form new bouquet branches, annual shoots are shortened.
In autumn, sanitary pruning is carried out, during which weak, diseased branches are removed. As well as shoots that grow towards the trunk.
Preparing for winter
A harsh winter with little snow can lead to freezing of the buds. When alternating severe frost and thaw, the root system of the Zherdevskaya beauty, as well as the trunk, often suffers. Even the increased frost resistance of cherries does not allow the crop to easily survive under any climatic conditions.
There is no need to prepare a tree for cold weather that grows in a mild climate with snowy winters. It is enough to fertilize the cherries and carry out moisture-recharging irrigation before frost.
In a region with severe winters:
- carry out sanitary pruning;
- treat the tree trunk circle and water it abundantly;
- feed;
- carry out preventive treatment against pests;
- whiten the standard;
- mulch.
In Siberia and particularly cold areas, the trunk is additionally covered with non-woven light material or pine branches.
When positive temperatures occur, the shelter is removed, as the wood quickly begins to rot and rot.
Diseases and pests
The variety has good immunity and is resistant to diseases and pests. For prevention, they are treated with a fungicidal preparation in the autumn and spring. Copper sulfate or Bordeaux mixture are well suited for this purpose.
Diseases that can affect:
- rust;
- cercospora;
- wilt.
Possible pests:
- flea beetles;
- aphid;
- cherry fly.
The following products help in the fight against insects:
- "Thunder-2";
- "Fufanon";
- "Karbofos".
The listed drugs are used strictly according to the instructions.
Conclusion
Zherdevskaya beauty cherry produces a harvest with high varietal characteristics and taste. The tree bears fruit consistently. The berries are used to make juice, jam and consumed fresh.
