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Cherry Zherdevskaya beauty with proper care will delight you with delicious fruits. It is in great demand among gardeners due to its stable annual yield.
Cherry description Zherdevskaya beauty
The author of the culture is O. S. Zhukov. They got the appearance due to the successful crossing of varieties:
- in memory of Vavilov;
- Lyubskaya.
The Zherdevskaya Beauty cherry was transferred to the state test in 2000.
Zoned culture on the territory of the regions:
- Lower Volga;
- Northwestern;
- Middle Volga;
- Central;
- North Caucasian;
- Black earth.
Height and dimensions of an adult tree
The medium-sized tree has a spherical crown. The maximum height is 3 m.
Description of fruits
Berries grow large, one-dimensional and oval. In height, the fruit can reach 17 mm, and in diameter – 15 mm. The maximum weight is 5 g. Cherries have a round top with a small funnel.
The main color of the color is orange, and the cover color is dark red. Subcutaneous points are poorly distinguishable, gray in color, in a small amount. The skin is medium in thickness. The pulp is colored orange, juicy. Tasting score – 5 points. The taste is sweet and sour. The juice is red.
Inside the bone is medium in size, oval in shape. Easily separated from the pulp.
Table and technical use. The stalk 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 crumble for a long time.
Sun loving tree. Therefore, the berries withstand bright light well, and are not baked in direct sunlight.
Cherry pollinators Zherdevskaya beauty
The variety is partially self-fertile. It is attributed to the early ripening period. Therefore, for a more abundant harvest, it is worth planting nearby crops with a similar flowering time. The 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 perceive pollination from other cherries. The plant blooms in early May.
Without pollinators, the yield of cherries Zherdevskaya beauty will be low
Main characteristics
Before you buy Zherdevskaya beauty, you need to understand the characteristics of the variety. This will help to understand whether the fruit crop is suitable for growing in a particular area.
Drought resistance, frost resistance
Cherry Zherdevskaya beauty belongs to moisture-loving plants. It tolerates short-term drought well, which does not affect the yield. It has high frost resistance. Able to withstand temperatures down to -25°C. More severe conditions can reduce the yield.
Productivity
The advantage of the Zherdevskaya beauty is a steadily increased yield. The tree bears fruit every year. The fruits reach technical maturity at the end of June and the first decade of July.
Yield depends on care. Cherry Zherdevskaya beauty bears fruit well on fertile soil and with regular top dressing. When the tree freezes in winter and there is a lack of nutrients, the number of berries will be less.
Fresh cherries of the Zherdevskaya beauty variety are consumed, jam and jam are cooked, juice and wine are prepared, and added to homemade cakes. Fruit transportability is average. To increase the shelf life, cherries are not pre-washed. Spread the crop in a container with 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 cherry Zherdevskaya beauty are formed in the fourth year. The advantages include:
- moderate growth;
- resistance to coccomycosis;
- high taste qualities of fruits;
- an annual bountiful harvest;
- excellent winter hardiness;
- early maturation.
Cherry Zherdevskaya beauty has no pronounced shortcomings. These include only the need for pollinators.
Cherry Zherdevskaya beauty is an early ripe variety
Rules of landing
In order for the Zherdevskaya Beauty cherry to please with a constant and plentiful harvest, it is necessary to choose the right place for seedlings. A culture can grow on any soil, but it will spend all its strength and energy on survival. In order for the cherry to take root well, seedlings are acquired at the age of two years.
Recommended dates
In order for the Zherdevskaya beauty cherry to grow the root system and have time to take root before the onset of frost, it is necessary to plant seedlings in the spring. The process is carried out when a stable positive temperature is established. Depending on the region, the ideal time comes in late March or early April.
The autumn planting of the Zherdevskaya beauty cherry 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 nutrient soils. Culture prefers:
- loam;
- light loam;
- chernozem;
- sod-podzolic soil.
The best place for Cherry Zherdevskaya beauty is an elevated place, near which there is a fence or a low building. Such protection will cover the planting from strong winds.
Conifers should not grow nearby, as they are carriers of diseases that are quickly transmitted to the Zherdevskaya beauty.
The planting hole is prepared in advance, at least two weeks in advance. They dig 60×80 cm in 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 a bucket of sand should be poured into the bottom.
If several seedlings of Zherdevskaya Beauty cherry are planted, then the minimum distance between the trees should be 2,5 m.
How to plant
After the purchase, the Zherdevskaya beauty cherry seedling is placed in water with the addition of a growth stimulator. Leave for several hours. This preparation will help revive the roots.
Boarding process:
- Half fill the prepared hole with the resting soil mixture.
- Place seedling. In this case, it is necessary to spread the root system in different directions.
- On the side, stick a wooden or metal stake that will help support the tree.
- Fill the hole to the end. The root neck should rise 5 cm above the soil.
- Tamp the soil firmly. Tie a seedling to the support. Water thoroughly with at least 20 liters of water.
So that the moisture does not evaporate too quickly, the ground around the seedling is mulched. Straw is ideal for this purpose.
Cherries of this variety are recommended to be planted in the spring
Features of care
In order for the culture to please with a plentiful harvest and good health, they follow simple but important agrotechnical rules. The success of the rooting of the seedling depends on care.
Watering and fertilizing schedule
After planting, there is no need to apply fertilizer for the first two years. Older plants before the appearance of flowers 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 m is added to the near-stem circle.2.
In order to form the maximum number of ovaries, at the time of flowering, the crown is treated with a mixture of 10 g of boric acid and 10 liters of water.
Seedlings are more demanding on watering. The soil is moistened every two weeks. If the weather is hot and dry – twice a week. With a decrease in temperature or frequent rains, watering is stopped.
Trimming
If you do not trim, then 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, they cut the branches that have grown. 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, in which weak, diseased branches are removed. As well as shoots that grow towards the trunk.
Preparation for winter
A harsh winter with little snow can lead to freezing of the kidneys. When alternating severe frost and thaw, the root system of the Zherdevskaya beauty often suffers, as well as the trunk. Even the increased frost resistance of cherries does not make it possible for the culture to easily survive under any climatic conditions.
It is not necessary to prepare a tree for the cold, growing in a mild climate with snowy winters. It is enough to fertilize the cherry, and carry out moisture-charging watering before frost.
In a region with severe winters:
- carry out sanitary pruning;
- cultivate the near-stem circle and water abundantly;
- feed;
- carry out preventive treatment against pests;
- the white stock;
- mulch.
In Siberia and especially cold regions, the trunk is additionally covered with non-woven light material or coniferous branches.
When a positive temperature sets in, 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 sulphate or Bordeaux mixture is well suited for this purpose.
Can affect diseases:
- rust;
- cercosporosis;
- Wilt.
Possible pests:
- blocks;
- aphid;
- cherry fly.
In the fight against insects, the means help well:
- “Thunder-2”;
- “Fufanon”;
- “Karbofos”.
These drugs are used strictly according to the instructions.
Conclusion
Cherry Zherdevskaya beauty gives a crop with high varietal characteristics and taste. The tree bears fruit steadily. Berries are used to make juice, jams and consumed fresh.
