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Cherry “Narodnaya” was bred in Belarus by the breeder Syubarova E.P.
Description and characteristics
The description of the “Narodnaya” sweet cherry testifies to the unpretentiousness of this variety; it takes root even in the middle and central regions of our country. The culture grows well and bears fruit even in the Moscow region.
The tree is quite tall, powerful, branched. Branches withstand strong winds, do not break off under heavy snow cover.
Seedlings take root even on infertile soils. They can be grown on loamy, sandy soils.
The size of the fruit is medium, the color is rich dark red with a brilliant sheen.
A complete description of the sweet cherry “folk” Syubarova testifies to the mid-ripening of the fruit.
Drought and winter hardiness
Severe frosts are not at all a hindrance to this plant. The thick bark of the tree reliably protects it from winter frosts. The fruits also perfectly withstand intense heat without cracking.
Pollination, flowering, maturation
Sweet cherry “Narodnaya” Syubarova belongs to self-fertile varieties, the plant does not need pollination. The culture blooms at the end of May. The fruits ripen in the second half of July.
yield, fruiting
Variety “Folk” will not please with an abundance of harvest. During the season it is possible to collect no more than 50 kilograms of delicious berries. But on the other hand, the percentage of ripening of berries is 90%.
Disease and pest resistance
The advantage of Narodnaya cherries is its high resistance to various pests and diseases (including coccomycosis).
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantages of culture are:
- Drought resistance and frost resistance.
- Unpretentiousness to the soil and weather conditions.
- Resistance to diseases and pests.
The disadvantages include only a relatively small crop yield.
Conclusion
Cherry “Narodnaya” is an excellent option for growing in mid-latitudes. Even after severe frosts, the plant will delight you with a harvest of delicious sweet berries.
Reviews
Reviews about the sweet cherry “Narodnaya” are only positive.