Cherry is a useful stone fruit native to the Mediterranean countries. And this means that, by nature, cherry trees love a sunny and warm climate of moderate humidity. However, breeders made sure that the cherry felt comfortable in central Russia, enduring winter frosts, dry heat in summer, daily temperature fluctuations and a number of diseases that trees are susceptible to. This is especially important, because in our climate the cold reaches 40 degrees Celsius. Therefore, cherry for the Moscow region, a frost-resistant and heat-resistant variety, is very relevant for comfortable growth and fruiting in this region.
Some varieties of cherries that have been growing in Russia for more than one century are especially remarkable for their characteristics and taste. These varieties have the same beneficial properties as their southern relatives. They make wonderful liqueurs, preserves, jams andjams.
The best varieties of cherries for the Moscow region are Vladimirskaya, Malinovka, Mayak. They have proven themselves as varieties resistant to diseases (scab, rot, bacteria), frost and high temperatures. With proper vaccinations, the listed varieties bear fruit better, yielding up to 15 kg from one young tree.
Cherry for the Moscow Region Vladimirskaya variety is considered a traditional Russian cherry tree. It is frost-resistant and well resists diseases. The variety is designated as mid-season, which means the presence of medium ripening dates for cherries. The fruits of the Vladimir variety are dark red in color, weighing about 3.5 g, medium size. Berries with dense pulp of sweet and sour taste. The content of sugars in this variety is 11%, and vitamins, in particular ascorbic acid - 27 mg / 100 g of berries. These berries make good jam and jam.
Cherry for the suburbs of the Malinovskaya variety is classified as a late-ripening variety and ripens much later than the Vladimir cherry. Berries of medium size weighing from 3 to 4 g, and more are intended for processing in the preparation of jams. The pulp of these cherries is dense, but juicy. It is considered a high-yielding tree and bears about 14 kg of fruit per mature tree. The variety is very winter hardy and disease resistant.
Cherry for the suburbs of the Mayak variety is a variety of bushy trunk. Termmaturation and disease resistance are average. Very large berries weighing 5 g, the pulp is medium firm, sweet and sour taste and very attractive appearance. All cooks consider this cherry to be universal in use.
Besides cherries, varieties of sweet cherries for central Russia are very interesting. Here are some of their names: Rechitsa, Leningradskaya black, Fatezh, Bryanskaya pink, Iput, Chermashnaya, Revna, Tyutchevka. All of them are highly rated for taste, disease resistance and frost resistance, thin bark withstands prolonged exposure to low temperatures. In addition, all varieties released for the middle lane have positive indicators of flower bud resistance, which ensures high yields.
