A cherry orchard is a gardener's dream, but sometimes you have to face difficulties. The right variety will help you avoid common mistakes. Bystrinka cherries are low-growing, but productive and unpretentious. It’s easy to grow them on the plot; even a beginner can cope with this task.
Origin story
The relatively young Bystrinka cherry variety has become available to the public since 2004. Russian breeders developed the variety specifically for the middle zone.
Authors:
- Kolesnikova A. F.;
- Mikheeva M.V.;
- Zhdanova G. B.
The adapted variety is frost-resistant and productive
Description of the variety
Often a gardener makes a mistake when growing a tree. Therefore, experienced summer residents advise studying the description of the variety.
The tree is not tall, 2-2.5 m. The crown is not dense, spherical in shape. The yield is 20 kg per tree, subject to proper care. Bystrinka is valued by gardeners for its ease of harvesting and low maintenance requirements.
Flowering and fruiting are very early; in May, cherries delight the gardener with their color, and the first fruits are harvested in early July.
The berries are oval, weighing 4.5 g, burgundy in color. According to tasters, Bystrinka received 4.3 points. It has a small bone that is easily separated from the pulp. For this reason, housewives actively use it for any preparations for the winter:
- jam;
- jams;
- juices;
- compotes and more.
Cherries are frozen and consumed fresh.
Landing rules
Cherries are planted in spring and autumn. Experienced gardeners advise doing this in the spring, so the seedling has a better chance of taking root in a new place:
- Correct selection of landing site. The soil should be non-acidic, loamy or sandy loam. You need an area well warmed by the sun and protected from drafts.
- Selection of seedlings. A healthy tree takes root faster and begins to grow. It is necessary to pay attention to the root system and the presence of cracks in the trunk.
- Correct landing. Before planting a seedling, it is placed in a solution that stimulates the growth of the root system. Then prepare a hole for planting 60 * 70 cm. The distance between the trees is 2.5 m. Installation of a support is mandatory; a fragile tree needs support. The root collar should remain above the surface after the seedling is covered with soil.
Fulfilling these requirements will help the seedling take root faster and begin to grow.
Care
After the tree is planted, it is necessary to care for it. By performing standard agricultural techniques, taking into account the characteristics of the variety, the gardener will receive the declared harvest.
Trimming
The low-growing Bystrinka cherry requires special attention in this regard. Strict control of crown growth is necessary. Starting from the first year of life in a new place, the cherry is formed.
An annual seedling is cut at a height of 50-70 cm. 5 cm above the last bud. For a two-year-old, 8 skeletal branches are left, the rest are removed. The branches themselves are shortened by a third of their length. Further shaping involves removing weak branches.
Watering
At first, young trees need to be watered regularly. Depending on weather conditions, water once every 1-2 weeks. There is no need to fill the cherries and let them dry.
Fertilizers
Every gardener has his own opinion on this matter. But everyone agrees on one thing: there is no need to feed the cherries at first.
In subsequent years, fertilizers are applied 3 times per season:
- in early spring, long before flowering;
- during the flowering period;
- in the fall in preparation for winter.
Timely application of fertilizers will help the tree bear fruit and fight pathogens.
Diseases and pests
If you care for trees properly, they will not get sick. Bystrinka has average immunity to diseases. It is advisable to carry out preventive treatment of trees in the spring, before the buds swell.
At this time, chemical preparations or folk remedies are used, depending on the wishes of the gardener.
Bystrinka is a cherry tree that is suitable for gardeners with small summer cottages. It does not take up much space and does not require much effort to grow.
