Cherry of any variety is a very useful berry.
To date, there are a very large number of species of such a tree as a cherry. Here we talk about the sort of cherry Kharitonovskaya.
Beautiful and useful Kharitonovskaya cherry - a description of the variety, a photo of the fruit and the rules of planting and care are further in the article.
Breeding history and breeding region
This variety is the result of crossing Diamond and Zhukovskaya Cherries.
The advantages of this variety are: high-quality fruits of universal purpose, moderate growth, stable yield, increased resistance to coccomycosis.
Universal are also Vyanok, Novella and Volochaevka.
In 1998, this kind of cherry was introduced into the State Register for growing in Central Black Earth region.
Appearance of cherry Kharitonovskaya
Consider separately the appearance of the tree and fruit.
Tree
Trees can grow up to 2.5 m. The crown of the cherry grows more in width than in height, the tree turns out to be spreading, so by planting the whole garden, make a long distance between the trees.
The leaves of Kharitonovskaya have the standard form of a cherry leaf, they are slightly rounded to the base and are pointed closer to the edge. The edges of the leaves are ribbed, have a rich green color.
Kharitonovskaya has a little sharp brown kidney. The petioles are of medium thickness; they are not very long. This cherry blossoms with large white flowers.
Kidneys appear on last year's increments. Fruiting begins in the third or fourth year of growth.
Fetus
Kharitonovskaya berries - largetheir shape is close to round. Near the root of the cherries are small funnels.
Lighthouse, Youth and Tsarevna Felt are also distinguished by large fruits.
In height one berry can reach 20 mm, across - more than 16 mm.
Regarding the weight of cherries of this variety, one cherry can weigh up to 5 grams. In ripe berries, soft-beige bone, easily separated from the pulp.
Cherry berries on maturing must acquire a rich red color, if you look closely, you will see subcutaneous points on the cherries.
The undoubted advantage of these berries is that they have fairly thin skinso that they are often used for jam "instant", that is, when the cherries are boiled with sugar just a couple of minutes.
Eating them fresh is also very tasty and useful, the main thing is not to overdo it, because of the large amount of acid on the teeth, the bone marrow will appear, and you can also get rid of allergies.
The stem of this cherry has an average length, not very thick, it is easy to pick it from the branch, but it is more difficult to separate it from the stone without damaging the berry.
Juice, which is obtained from Kharitonovskaya, has a pleasant light red color.
Such sorts of cherries as Chernokorka, Zhivitsa and Fairy can boast of a special taste.
A photo
Characteristic variety
Cheryonovskaya Cherry belongs to the self-bearing varieties, so it does not need additional pollinators. The same sign is demonstrated by Tamaris, Ashinskaya Stepnaya and in memory of Yenikeev.
With the same purpose often used varieties Shubinka, Volochaevka and toys.
As for the shortcomings of this type of cherry, many believe that this big bone.
In fact, the benefits of such berries cover one single minus.
Plus these cherries is the versatility of their use.
Of these berries you can make jams, jams, compotes, bake pies and cakes with cherry filling, eat fresh, freeze for the winter.
Landing
Cherry trees unpretentious, they do not need extra care or a lot of attentionWith adequate watering and protection from cold and rodents, Kharitonovskaya will delight with abundant crops.
The same yield is provided by the varieties Zhivitsa, Black Large, Chocolate and Podbelskaya.
It is important to prepare the soil for planting. Planted young tree should in early autumn, before the onset of frost.
The first thing you need to decide on the landing site. Look for places at elevations where there is good lighting and some trees around.
If you want to plant such a tree in your yard, and there are no elevations there, you can attach Kharitonovskaya on the south side of the gardenwhere she will receive maximum sunlight.
Ideally, plant this cherry where groundwater passes at a depth of about 2 meters. Water should not flow too close to topsoil.
Groundwater is less than 1.5 m deep. So you need to artificially make an elevation of about 1 m.
Before you send a seedling to the soil, prepare it in a certain way.
Sandy soils with neutral acidity will do, but, of course, you are unlikely to change the composition of the soil in your yard because of the cherry tree.
If a the acidity of the soil is greatly overestimated, it can be lowered with limeThis is the most popular method of lowering soil acidity. Be sure to improve the quality of the land - loosen it.
The choice of seedlings on the market is not easy. Wherever you go shopping for a sapling, you will see many small trees that proudly flaunt with the inscription "Kharitonovskaya cherry".
Buy seedlings that already 1-2 years, they must be grafted with a handle. Inspect the root system, if too many shoots are damaged or damage is generally observed on the main root, such a seedling is better left where you saw it.
So, let's proceed directly to the landing.
By the way, if you have noticed right before the landing procedure damaged roots, remove them and allow the remaining root system to dry slightly.
Then dip the roots in water for a few hoursbefore you send them to the ground.
Pits where the seedlings will go, you need to start digging 10-12 days before planting. Grooves should be near 60-80 cm in diameter, the depth of the pits - 50-60 cm.
In order to fertilize the land, the resulting groove needs to be filled. two or three buckets of humuswill also be great if you add there superphosphate, potassium sulfate and charcoal.
Now the process of planting cherries will take place. They put a tree in a hole, straightening its roots. Then they all fall asleep with earth and trample down properly.
To water a planted tree, you need to dig around several holes or a small ditch, where need to pour in water.
If the root collar remained at ground level after watering, it means that you planted the tree correctly and tamped it well.
Care
Cherry does not belong to capricious trees, but still it needs some care. This concept includes regular watering, protection from bad weather conditions, protection from rodents and periodic feeding of trees.
After you planted Kharitonovskaya, the land should be constantly dig up a little, loosen.
You need to water the tree as the soil is dry, this cherry not a big fan of moisture.
If you notice the formation of unwanted shoots, in particular those that grow at a right angle to the branch, you also need to get rid of them.
Among the unpretentious varieties should pay attention to the Moscow Griot, Vyanok and Morozovka.
The following equally important point - pest protection.
Whatever one may say, but sometimes cherries are also attacked by the different nature of the disease, for the prevention of which it is necessary to process the tree with special means.
It is very important to plant near Kharitonovskaya "correct" plants. These include: roses, strawberries, raspberries, tulips, grapes, jasmine.
Do not plant conifers near cherriesEven if it is a small thuja, apple trees are also far from the best neighbors for Kharitonovskaya, like other fruit trees.
In autumn, cherries should be prepared for wintering. Cover the soil around the root system of the tree with sawdust or, for example, straw. It will be great if you fertilize the soil potash fertilizers.
In order to protect the cherry trunk from pests, you need to use a special the solution, which consists of clay, mullein and iron sulphate. This means sprayed trees in the fall.
Diseases and pests
No matter how remarkable the variety of cherries, it is still subject to various diseases.
Kharitonovskaya has increased resistance to coccomycosis.
Such varieties of cherries as The Felt Princess, Minx and Fairy are also resistant to this disease.
This sore often affects other varieties of cherries, but in the case of such a tree you should not be afraid of it.
The remaining fungal diseases may well occur, therefore it is necessary handle the tree trunk with special substances and do not forget to cover it with lime.
Grow Kharitonovskaya is not so difficult. With a minimum of care, the tree will delight you with juicy and tasty fruits in huge quantities. This is a tree from which you can begin to learn gardening.
If you decide to engage in the sale of berries, Kharitonovskaya is also an excellent fit. Early autumn is an ideal time for planting cherries, but no matter what time of the year is outside the window, sooner or later Kharitonovskaya should still appear in your garden.
