This garden tree today can be found on almost every household plot. Sweet cherry is popular due to its sweet and delicious berries. It is natural that any gardener would like to grow only the best crops, and sweet cherry is not an exception. In the article, we will tell about the large-fruited variety of Bull's heart and give its characteristics.
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Description of a grade of sweet cherry Bull heart
Every year the number of fans of this culture increases.Her wish to grow and gardeners of the southern regions, and gardeners of central Russia. Everyone wants to get the sweet fruit of this variety, which is considered the largest among the rest, bred by specialists of domestic breeding.
Even during the Soviet era, this sort of sweet cherry was recommended for breeding in Georgia, Azerbaijan, and the south of the country. And today the boundaries of its cultivation significantly expanded. Even gardeners of the Black Soil Region and the central regions of the country get good harvests.
Like other varieties, the plant at the initial stage shows a good growth, turning into a strong tree with a crown of medium thickening by the age of five. Then the annual growth decreases, the tree reaches a height of three to five meters.
The degree of branching is low, the foliage covers the shoots sparsely. This allows the crown to be well ventilated.
Cherry leaves are distinguished by the following features:
- saturated green tint;
- wide lanceolate forms, pointed tips, rounding of bases, ending with a durable handle;
- bicontagular edges of the plates.
The appearance of the foliage occurs almost simultaneously with the disclosure of inflorescences, and this period falls in the middle of May. Most flower buds are laid on short bouquet branches. Flowers are collected in two - four pieces.
Cherry variety ripen gradually. It all depends on the climatic conditions and weather. Most often, the first yields can be obtained at the end of June – beginning of July.
Characteristics of the fruit
The berries are large, weigh from 7 to 10 grams each Externally, they look attractive, the skin is dark, almost black, the flesh is juicy, red tint.
Fruits are even, kept on short stalks. If the harvest is going gradually, then ripe berries calmly hang on the branches for another month, almost without changing their quality.
Berries are used fresh, canned. The content of sugar and acids depend on weather conditions and care,organized behind a tree.
The advantages and disadvantages of the variety
To the number of clearly expressed advantages include the following features:
- cherries tolerates winter cold;
- variety has good yield;
- the tree is able to resist fungal diseases;
- excellent taste of berries.
But culture also has its disadvantages:
- the taste of berries depends on the weather;
- the crop is poorly transported, stored for long.
Planting and care
Since sweet cherry tolerates severe frosts, it can be planted not only in spring, but also in autumn. But gardeners recommend doing it all the same after winter, so that the tree has time to settle down well in a new place.
When choosing a place for planting it is necessary to consider that the plant need a lot of heat and sunlight. The southern side of the site, well protected from drafts, is best suited for this.
Soil composition should be different good fertility and moisture permeability. Groundwater should be at a depth of more than one and a half meters from the surface of the earth. Best of all, if the land is loamy or sandy.Marshy areas for planting seedlings are not suitable.
Landing is carried out in compliance with the interval in 3-3.5 meters. The spacing between rows should be not less than five meters.
Bury the seedling is recommended gradually, periodically shaking it, so that the soil is well filled voids between the roots. The root neck should remain on the surface. At the same time with the landing set garter number.
All ends with watering, which is used at least three buckets of water. Pristvolny circle is mulched with humus or peat.
Growing conditions
The tree loves moisture, so watering should be abundant, but not frequent - once a month. It is necessary to take into account weather conditions and monitor the condition of the soil. Under the sapling tree up to three buckets pour out, but under the adult cherry - twice as much. The procedure is performed from the moment the foliage appears and until it is completely dropped.
In the first year of growth, the tree does not need a sub-feed.But then you will need to make fertilizer compounds containing nitrogen. It is allowed to feed with organic compounds in the form of rotted manure diluted with water.
From mineral compounds fit superphosphates and nitrate. They are made periodically, in small quantities. If soil acidity is high, it can be reduced with lime.
Peculiarities of this variety
The tree almost does not require any maintenance, but certain rules must be observed:
- plant light-loving, there should be no other trees near it;
- the seedling must have a strong, well-branched root system;
- main growing conditions - watering and soil condition.
Diseases and pests
In addition, it is well protected from frost. Some gardeners throw poison near the tree, wrap the roofing material with a roofing felt.
With the onset of spring, until the tree has begun to blossom, it should process copper sulphate, urea or chemical composition "30". The same procedure should be carried out when flowering is fully completed.These measures will help save the tree from diseases and attacks of harmful parasites.
The plant is popular, unpretentious, not in need of special care. The tree always gives tasty yields, if you give it a little attention and, if necessary, plant a number of pollinators.