When the cherry ripens

Cherry season starts quite early. This crop yields one of the very first fruit trees. In the southern regions of the country, sweet cherries begin to bear fruit already at the end of May, by mid-July, its fruiting ends almost everywhere.

When the cherry blossoms

In order for the cherry flowers to open, it is necessary that the ambient temperature be at least + 10 ° C. In different regions, this temperature is set at different times.

Most often this happens in April, in the south – in the first days, in more northern regions – at the end of the month, and in case of unfavorable weather even in early May.

When the cherry ripens

In most regions of the country, you can try fresh berries already in early June. This is especially true for early ripening varieties growing in warm regions; early table varieties ripen there already at the end of May. In June, most varieties of medium ripening bear fruit, and only the latest ones reach removable ripeness by mid-July.

When early cherries ripen

Sweet cherry is considered early, ripening in late May – early June. Early varieties include:

• Valery Chkalov.
• Melitopol early.
• Early Mark.
• Early Ruby.

Early varieties do not have good keeping quality and transportability. They are used fresh.

When does a mid-ripening cherry ripen?

Mid-season varieties reach maturity in the second half of June. These include:

• Abigaro.
• Gini.
• Dneprovka.
• Drogana is yellow.
• French large-fruited.

Berries of mid-ripening varieties can be used both for fresh consumption and for home canning.

When do late cherries begin to bear fruit?

Cherries of late ripening bear fruit in late July and until September. At this time, the following varieties ripen:

• Napoleon.
• Record holder.
• Bryansk pink.
• Regina.
• Exhibition.
• Tyutchevka.
• Francis.

Late varieties have excellent taste, as well as increased keeping quality and transportability.

It is also important that late varieties are the most frost-resistant, which allows them to be grown not only in the southern regions.

What year do cherries bloom after planting

Flowering and subsequent fruiting of this plant is highly dependent on the variety. The first flowers on a young tree may appear as early as 2-3 years from the moment of planting, but in most varieties they first appear at 4-5 years. There are also varieties that begin to bloom only by 7-8, and sometimes by 10 years of age.

How many years after planting do cherries bear fruit?

Cherry is a self-infertile plant, therefore, without outside pollinators, the crop may not wait at all, except perhaps by accident. If pollinating neighbors are available and bloom at the same time as the main variety, then the first harvest can be expected after the first flowering.

Why cherries do not bear fruit: what to do

For fruiting, it is necessary that cross-pollination of flowers with pollen from another tree occurs. If pollination does not occur, you need to look for the cause. And there may be several.

Assortment of cherries in the garden

When planting several cherries in the garden, it is important to take into account their flowering and fruiting time. A prerequisite for pollination is the flowering period coinciding in time. It may even overlap. For example, if you plant early and late varieties next to each other, they will not be able to pollinate each other simply because they bloom at different times. Suppose, in the first decade of May, the late one has not yet bloomed, and the early one has already faded.

To prevent this from happening, a variety with adjacent flowering periods is planted nearby for pollination. If you plant early, mid-season and late varieties side by side, it is likely that all three varieties will pollinate normally. For example, varieties with an average ripening period Fatezh or Rechitsa can sleep as good pollinators for earlier varieties, such as Iput or Ovstuzhenka, and can also be pollinated by them. In turn, they can become pollinators for late Revna or Tyutchevka.

Why cherries bloom but do not bear fruit

As one of the first horticultural crops to bloom, sweet cherries are more susceptible to frost than any other fruit tree. In this case, the flowers may simply freeze and not bear fruit. The presence of pollinating insects also influences the formation of fruits. In cold weather, the bees simply may not fly, and the tree will fade, almost without fruit set.

Do cherries bear fruit alone

It happens that gardeners complain about the lack of space, because of which only one tree can be planted on the site. Under normal conditions, it will not bear fruit, however, there is a way out of this situation. Even two:

1. If a neighbor has a sweet cherry next to the fence, which is approximately suitable in terms of flowering and can become a pollinator.
2. Grafting on a tree of the second grade, and preferably several.

As an exceptional measure, the following method can be used. To do this, you need to cut off several branches from the crown of another flowering cherry tree and put them in a container with water, and place the container itself in the crown of your tree.

Do cherries need a couple for fruiting

Of course, the presence of a pollinator nearby is a necessary condition for obtaining a good harvest. This tree is self-sterile and does not self-pollinate. The number of ovaries in such plants usually does not exceed 5% of the total number of flowers.

What to do if the cherry blossoms, but does not bear fruit

If the cherry blossoms profusely, but does not bear fruit, the whole set of factors must be considered. The first is the lack of pollinators. Therefore, you need to solve this issue first of all and choose the right pollinator variety for your tree.

Why cherries do not bear fruit: an unpleasant neighborhood

Not all trees get along well with each other. For example, a walnut is an ardent antagonist and does not tolerate neighborhood with almost any fruit tree. Cherry is more moderate in this regard. However, the presence of neighbors does not always have a positive effect on its yield. For example, the presence of another plant between two sweet cherries, for example, an apple tree or a pear, greatly reduces its percentage of pollination.

Why cherry blossoms don’t bloom

Cherry is a southern plant, so do not be surprised that even zoned varieties do not always do well in cool climates. The weather in Our Country is quite changeable, and spring is completely unpredictable, often in May there is snow even in the Central regions and the temperature drops to negative values. Naturally, all this does not affect for the better for such a heat-loving plant.

If there is no flowering at all, then the tree does not lay flower buds or they are frozen. There can be many reasons for this.

What to do if the cherry does not bloom

The problem of lack of flowering caused by a lack of nutrients can be solved with the help of fertilizers. However, fertilizing applied to the soil should be treated with caution. An overfed tree will frankly grow fat, increasing the growth of shoots and green mass, but this will not add flowers.

Why cherries do not bear fruit, and what to do 

If pollinators are available, and their flowering periods coincide, the reasons for the lack of a crop may be as follows:

1. Wrong variety. This problem is typical for varieties grown in the northern regions.
2. Boron deficiency. The absence of this element in dressings leads to premature shedding of flowers.
3. Return frosts. Spring cooling can lead to the complete fall of all flowers.
4. Fungal diseases. They are able to greatly weaken the tree, and sometimes even kill it. In order not to lose strength to fight the disease, the tree simply sheds flowers.

The reason why the cherry does not bloom, the age of the tree

If the tree is quite old and has not been pruned for a long time, its flowering and fruiting can also significantly decrease or stop altogether.

How to make cherry blossoms

To bring a neglected tree back to life, you need to carry out a rejuvenating pruning, growing new shoots to replace the old ones. Rejuvenating pruning is done gradually, from 25 to 30% of old wood is cut out in one year.

What to do if the cherry does not bear fruit due to improper pruning

Sweet cherry is characterized by a fast growth rate of shoots. In one year, their length can be 0,8–1,2 m. Therefore, the consequences of improper pruning can be leveled for the next year.

What to do so that the sweet cherry bears fruit well

The most important thing is the right choice of place and good care. It consists not only in timely competent pruning, but also in watering and feeding the tree.

Why there are no berries on the cherry: non-compliance with the rules of planting

A mistake with the planting site of a seedling can lead to the fact that the tree will grow, but will not bloom and bear fruit. If the tree grows in the wrong place, then it is unlikely that anything will be done. For example, a tree growing in the shade of a large building or in a place with an elevated groundwater level may never bloom. Therefore, it is so important from the very beginning to plant trees in areas suitable for the growth of this plant.

In addition to the above, the reason for the absence of fruits can be:

1. Sour soil.
2. Improper planting. When planting a seedling in the ground, its root collar should be 3–5 cm above ground level. When deepened below this mark, the tree will drop flowers over and over again.

How to make cherries bear fruit

Acidified soil must be deoxidized with dolomite flour or lime. The problem with an incorrect landing or an error with the choice of a seat is solved only by transferring to another seat. However, if the plant is an adult, it will be quite difficult to transplant it.

Why cherries do not bloom: violation of the rules of care

Cherry may stop bearing fruit due to poor-quality care for it. This may be a long absence of pruning, which led to a strong thickening of the crown. Excessive watering will also negatively affect the condition of the tree, as it will lead to rotting of the roots.

What to do to make the cherry blossom

To do this, it is necessary to carry out all agrotechnical care measures on time and in full. And you also need to remember that excessive care (excessive watering, increased doses of fertilizers, heavy pruning) is more likely to harm the sweet cherry than help.

Why cherries do not bear fruit well: pests

Often cherries are attacked by pests. The most dangerous of them is aphids.

A tree attacked by pests slows down growth, throws off leaves and prematurely discards unripe fruits.

What to do if the cherry does not bear fruit well

From pests, trees are treated with solutions of soap and ash. Sometimes infusions of herbs such as wormwood or celandine are used. Plantings can also be treated with chemical agents, such as Fufanon, Karbofos or Confidor.

Fungal diseases – the reason why cherries do not bear fruit

The defeat of fungal infections can also be one of the reasons for the lack of fruiting. In conditions of crown thickening and high humidity, fungi develop especially quickly.

Control and prevention measures

To prevent the development of fungi, trees are sprayed in early spring with a 1% solution of Bordeaux liquid. And also important are preventive examinations and sanitary pruning, during which the branches affected by the fungus are identified and cut out.

Conclusion

Cherry season is pretty short. Most of its varieties bear fruit already in June, so spring tree care is very important. And in no case should it be postponed. And if you follow all the recommendations for care, you can grow this tasty and fragrant berry even in the northern regions.