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Cherry Desired – a shrub variety of culture. It was bred by Altai scientists G. I. Subbotin and I. P. Kalinina in 1966 by crossing a selected seedling obtained from steppe and ordinary cherries and the Griot Ostgeimsky variety. It was entered in the State Register of Breeding Achievements in 1990. The variety is distinguished by its universal purpose, resistance to drought and frost.
Description of the variety of steppe cherry Zhelannaya
Cherry Zhelannaya grows in bush form. The crown forms a rounded wide raised. The branches of an adult tree are numerous, the density of the bush is medium. The bark is smooth brown with a gray coating, the lenticels are small grayish-white. Internodes are short. The kidneys are cone shaped.
Cherries of the Zhelannaya variety are distinguished by a scarlet color and the same size of fruits.
The leaves are smooth and light green in color. The size of the leaf plate is medium, the shape is elongated with a pointed top. The flowers are pink, about 20-25 cm in diameter, white, collected in inflorescences of 2-6 pcs. Light pink buds.
Cherry Zhelannaya is widely zoned, suitable, among other things, for cultivation in the West Siberian region.
Height and dimensions of an adult tree
Culture in adult form forms a medium-sized bush. It reaches a height of 1,7 m, the thickening of the crown is low. The thickness of the shoots is average, after regrowth they sag. According to the photo, description and reviews, Cherry Zhelannaya forms a small amount of basal shoots.
Description of fruits
The fruits of Cherry Zhelannaya are one-dimensional, weighing 3,5-4 g each. They are rounded in shape with a slight flattening. The stone weighs about 0,16 g, it is well separated from the pulp. Scarlet or red skin of medium thickness and density.
The fruits contain:
- 13,0-16,0% dry soluble substances;
- up to 10,6% sugar;
- up to 1,4% acids;
- up to 20,0 mg of vitamin C;
- 150,0-165,0 mg P-active substances;
- 0,26% tannins.
Cherry Zhelannaya has a pleasant sweet and sour taste. The flesh is pink-red juicy. The purpose of the variety is universal.
Tasting evaluation of fruits:
- 4,5 points fresh,
- 4,1 points in the form of jam;
- 4,3 points in compote.
The berries are well attached to the stalk, so they are little prone to shedding when ripe.
Cherry Pollinators Zhelannaya
Cherry Zhelannaya is partially self-fertile. To increase productivity, it needs pollinating trees or shrubs.
The best varieties of cherries for pollination:
- Altai Swallow;
- Selivertovskaya;
- Subbotinskaya;
- Maksimovskaya.
It is best to plant trees in groups of 3-5 pieces. Cherry variety Zhelannaya has a medium-late flowering period, which occurs at the end of spring – the beginning of summer.
Main characteristics
Cherry steppe Zhelannaya is a fruit crop with a medium early ripening period. Attractive for growing because of the high yield and good taste of the fruit.
Drought resistance, frost resistance
Cherry variety Zhelannaya was bred specifically for growing in the climate of Siberia and is one of the most winter-hardy species. Withstands frost down to -25°C. In more severe winters, the tops of annual shoots and flower buds may freeze.
The culture has good resistance to decay of branches and root collars under snow cover. Therefore, it is recommended to bend down the branches and cover them with snow. Cherry Zhelannaya also has a high drought tolerance.
Productivity
The yield of the variety is high, given the compactness of the bush. The average declared volume is 6,7 kg from one bush. Under favorable growing conditions, the maximum number of cherries can reach up to 12 kg per plant. The productivity of the culture is long, active fruiting occurs for several decades.
Cherries of the Zhelannaya variety are well attached to the stalk
The early maturity of the variety is medium. The first harvest is obtained in the third year after planting. The period of flowering and fruiting is medium-late. Shoot growth ends in early July, fruits ripen in mid-summer.
To increase productivity, bushes are planted in groups, including using other varieties. At the same time, plantings are not recommended to be thickened so that each shrub has a sufficient feeding area.
Cherry fruits Zhelannaya are suitable both for fresh consumption and for various preparations. Berries have an average suitability for transportation. Fresh fruits can be stored at room conditions for one week, in the refrigerator – up to 10 days.
Advantages and disadvantages
Cherry Zhelannaya has a long productivity and is suitable for cultivation in various climatic zones. According to reviews of the steppe cherry Zhelannaya, it is distinguished by large fruits with a small stone.
Other advantages of the variety:
- productivity;
- pleasant taste of fruits;
- universal purpose;
- relative frost resistance;
- drought tolerance;
- partial self-fertility.
The disadvantages include the instability of the variety to a fungal disease – coccomycosis. As well as low transportability due to the thin skin and juiciness of the berries. The fruits of bush cherries are smaller than those of tree cherries, and their taste has a significant sourness.
Rules of landing
For planting steppe cherries of the Zhelannaya variety, a sufficient area of uXNUMXbuXNUMXbthe fertile plot is required. It is most favorable to plant bushes in high places without stagnation of melt and rainwater. The acidity of the soil should be close to neutral.
Recommended dates
Suitable for planting in spring or autumn. Spring planting is preferred immediately after the snow melts. In this case, the landing pit must be prepared in advance.
Site selection and soil preparation
Plants are planted in a place protected from cold winds. The distances between the bushes are kept at about 3 m. The soil in the place of cultivation should be permeable and light. To do this, depleted and heavy soils are improved in a separate planting pit or trench.
How to plant
The seedling is recommended to be lowered into the planting pit on the constructed earthen roller and sprinkled with a fertile layer of soil. The root neck is not deepened, leaving 3-5 cm above the general soil level. After planting, the soil is rammed along the trunk circle, watered abundantly.
Rules for growing steppe cherries Zhelannaya
For favorable cultivation of culture, weeding, shallow loosening of the soil are necessary.
Proper pruning of cherries allows you to increase the yield
The agricultural technology of the culture also includes periodic watering, top dressing and thinning pruning of shoots.
Watering and fertilizing schedule
For additional watering of cherry bushes, the drip method is most suitable, in which fungal infections occur less. Depending on environmental conditions, up to four additional heavy waterings may be required. Particularly important periods are flowering and the beginning of fruiting.
After planting in a well-filled hole, the next dressing is applied in the year of the first fruiting. Fertilizers are used at the rate of: 100 g of superphosphate and 1-2 kg of ash under one bush. The components are applied along its perimeter at the end of summer after picking berries. Compost is added in early spring or late autumn. Once every 5-6 years, the soil under the bushes is deoxidized with dolomite flour.
Trimming
Pruning is carried out in April on dormant buds. It consists in the formation of the crown and the removal of damaged shoots. Thickening branches are also cut out so that all the fruits have enough light. An indicator of the correct development of the culture is the annual growth of shoots of 30-40 cm. Excessive, as well as insignificant growth of branches, adversely affects the yield and winter hardiness of the crop.
Preparation for winter
The bushy shoots of Cherry Zhelannaya are flexible, which allows them to be freely bent down and covered in preparation for the winter period. Unprotected branches, like fruit buds, can be significantly damaged in harsh winters.
Diseases and pests
Cherry Zhelannaya is susceptible to fungal diseases that can significantly damage the crop. The variety is especially resistant to coccomycosis. To prevent the occurrence of infections, spraying is used with the help of Bordeaux liquid, as well as the Horus and Skor preparations.
Commonly used insecticide sprays against pests.
Conclusion
Cherry Zhelannaya is a perennial undersized shrub with drooping branches. Bred from drought and frost resistant varieties. It has a high yield and a pleasant taste of fruits, which makes it attractive for further selection.
