Description, advantages and disadvantages of Morozovka cherries

Description

The Morozovka cherry variety was discovered by a research institute, in honor of the author of which the tree got its name. The variety was bred by crossing the varieties of fruit trees Lyubskaya and Vladimirskaya. If we talk about the description of the Morozovka cherry variety, then the fruit tree has a wide-rounded and raised crown, which is of medium density.

The trees of this variety are medium-sized, and the fruits on their branches are arranged in a kind of bunches. The color of the bark on skeletal branches and trunk is light brown. The shoots of this cherry variety are large in size, have a gray-green color and an average number of lentils growing on them. According to the description, cherry buds are egg-shaped, and relatively to the shoots are moderately deviated. The leaves are distinguished by a narrow oval shape, they are characterized by an average size, a smooth surface relief, as well as a peculiar double crenate serration. The petiole of the leaf has an interesting anthocyanin coloration, it is quite long. On the base of the leaf plate, you can see several small dark red glands.

Cherry variety Morozovka is distinguished by large white flowers with rounded petals.

It has an average flowering period. The fruits are large enough, round in shape, have a small depression at the base. The stalk has a weak attachment to the stone, and the stalk itself is quite long in size. The stone is medium, separates very well from the cherry pulp. The fruits are distinguished by a beautiful dark red color, they have no integumentary points. The rich taste of the berry has an increased sweetness, it is characterized by medium acidity.

If we talk about the chemical composition, then the fruits contain about 10.5% sugars, 30 mg per 100 g of ascorbic acid, the rest of the acids - about 1.37%. Cherry variety Morozovka is distinguished by early maturity and gives a good harvest already in the third - fourth year after planting the tree. Possesses high technological quality of fruits and is suitable for long-term transportation. The tree shows good resistance to winter cold, dry weather, and is normally able to withstand coccomycosis.

Reproduction takes place using budding and green cuttings. When propagated by green cuttings, rooting rate is about 70%. This tree can be classified as self-fertile, but in order to get a high yield, gardeners still use pollinators, the best of which are rightfully the varieties Lebedyanskaya, Zhukovskaya cherry, Griot Michurinsky. Freezer loves light and nutritious soil, it is difficult to tolerate stagnant groundwater. The pruning of the tree is the same as that of the Zhukovskaya variety. Cherries are grown throughout Russia, and the largest harvests of fruits are harvested in the southern and northern regions of the country.

Pros and cons of the variety

This cherry variety is very much appreciated by gardeners, since the fruits of this tree are not only very tasty, but also very useful for the human body. Indeed, they contain irreplaceable folic, ascorbic, as well as organic acids, macro and microelements, pectins.The indisputable advantages of the variety also include its average size, increased resistance to cold and temperature extremes, resistance to drought, average ripening time of fruits, excellent taste, stable immunity to possible diseases, normal condition even when transporting crops over long distances.

Perhaps the only obvious drawback of such a fruit tree, according to reviews of some gardeners, is the instability of its flower buds to severe frosts, which can be severely affected by cold weather in the spring season.

Growing specifics

It is very important to choose the right soil for planting cherries. It is recommended to plant it in the spring in different territories. You should choose soils with increased moisture and air permeability. When choosing a site for planting, it is necessary to give preference to the land that does not become too dampened during wet periods. It is also necessary to control the time of wintering of young plants. Their branches and the lower part of the tree must be covered in winter so that the plants do not freeze and are not nibbled by mice and hares. The culture is advised to be planted in the spring in a well-lit place protected from unwanted drafts. The soil should be neutral in terms of acidity, or loamy, sandy loam or sandy.

When planting seedlings, an indent is made from 2.5 to 3.5 m between them. The best dimensions for the landing pit are such parameters - about 60 cm in diameter and 45 cm in depth. The soil from the prepared pit must first be mixed with humus in a 1: 1 ratio, and also add about 25 g of potassium chloride, 1 kg of ash and 40 g of superphosphate. If the tree is planted in clay soil, you can add about one and a half more buckets of sand. To make a hole for subsequent watering, an earthen rampart is dug at a distance of about 30 cm from the trunk of the garden tree. The seedling should be watered with 3 buckets of warm water, and the area around the trunk should be mulched with humus and sawdust.

Caring for a planted tree includes such a set of measures as loosening the soil, regular watering, fertilizing, pruning and protecting against the possible appearance of pests. As the tree grows and develops, it is necessary to constantly weed and remove weeds, as well as loosen the soil to ensure good air access. When autumn comes, the earth needs to be dug deep and the necessary fertilizing made. If mineral fertilizers were used during planting, nutrients may not be used for several years. For the berries to gain strength, the cherry is watered immediately after flowering.

The soil must be moistened so that it is not acidic. If the shoots are too long and the crown is very thick, this will affect the size of the fruit and the yield. Therefore, in this case, it is recommended to shorten the branches. Cherries are best trimmed three weeks before the buds swell, forming a crown. So that young trees are not damaged by green aphids or caterpillars, they need to be constantly examined, and in which case, special preparations should be used.

Video "Pruning cherries Morozovka"

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