Not every gardener practices growing cherries. But those who love this berry try to find the most suitable type for themselves. The Igritskaya cherry variety is suitable for any growing region, as it is frost-resistant, has high immunity and other positive qualities.
History of origin
The variety was created at the All-Russian Lupine Research Institute. The authors are:
- Kanshina M.V.;
- Astakhov A.I.;
- Astakhov A. A.
It began to spread widely in 2004.During this time, it gained recognition among gardeners. It is especially appreciated by residents of regions with cold, harsh winters.
Description of the variety
For proper cultivation, it is not advisable to thoughtlessly purchase the first seedling you come across. Each is given a description of the variety from the manufacturer. After studying this information, the gardener will understand whether it is suitable for growing in the region of residence.
This cherry has no special features. It is similar in characteristics to many other species:
- an adult tree reaches 2 m in height;
- the trunk is short;
- the branches are spreading, but droop as they grow;
- partially self-fertile;
- weight of one fruit is 5 g;
- the taste is standard for cherries, sweet and sour, tasting score 4.6 points;
- the bone comes off easily;
- yield 8 kg per tree;
- stores well and can be transported over long distances.
Igritskaya is a cherry variety familiar to many gardeners. Gradually, the variety is gaining popularity and vocation among summer residents.
Features of cultivation
After purchasing a seedling, it should be planted correctly. This is the key to the future harvest.
Selecting a location
Igritskaya cherry is unpretentious, but choose a place in the sun, protected from drafts. You should not allocate a place for planting in lowlands, where excess moisture constantly accumulates; the crop does not tolerate waterlogging of the soil.
Landing
When the location for growing the future tree has been determined, planting begins. To do this, dig a hole 70-80 cm deep and 50-60 cm wide. Then prepare the soil for backfilling. To do this, humus, complex mineral fertilizers and a little river sand are added to the soil selected from the pit. Mix everything and move on to the next stage.
A peg is driven into the center, which will serve as a support for the fragile young tree.Then the plant is planted. The roots are distributed evenly and gradually covered with soil. Compact and water.
Subtleties of care
In any business, care is important. The plant needs it as the basis for the future harvest. If not care for cherries Igritskaya, the harvest will be low and inconsistent.
Watering
Water the tree as needed, there is no need to flood it, and the plant should not dry out. After planting, water once every 7 days. Then once every 2 weeks, but generously.
Trimming
Formation of the crown is mandatory; this will help control the volume of the harvest. In addition to formative pruning, sanitary pruning is carried out annually. Remove diseased, dry branches, cut off all skeletal branches by 1/3.
Top dressing
The first year, cherries do not need any fertilizing, provided that during planting they were added to the soil for backfilling. Then, as it grows, it is fed during flowering, fruiting and in the fall before wintering.
Reproduction
There are several ways to propagate cherriesThe gardener himself decides which one to choose:
- Cuttings. They cut branches 30-35 cm long from the tree, dig them in, and gradually they produce roots. After this, they are transferred to a permanent place.
- Vaccination. If there is a high-quality rootstock, graft it onto it, and a plant with maternal characteristics is obtained.
- Overgrowth. Take shoots located at least 2 m from the mother tree.
- Bones. Large fruits are selected, outwardly healthy ones are selected from these seeds and planted in the ground. Waiting for shoots.
Reproduction is a simple process; following the recommendations of experienced gardeners, you quickly receive your seedlings.
Diseases and their treatment
Gardeners advise carrying out preventive measures, because it is easier to prevent a disease than to cure it. In early spring, it is practiced to spray cherries with chemicals.
After flowering, you cannot use chemicals. Harmful substances enter the fruits and cause harm to humans.
The treatment is also carried out in the fall so that the cherries overwinter well.
Igritskaya cherry is unpretentious and productive, so it is in demand among gardeners.
