Growing fruit trees on a plot of land is not an easy task. The difficulty is that there are many varieties and it is difficult to choose the right one. Lyubskaya cherry is an excellent variety that will appeal to all household members. The main thing is to plant it correctly and provide proper care.
Description of the variety
To obtain complete information about the species, the summer resident is looking for detailed characteristics of the cherry. This information is needed for the correct choice of planting site, as well as care.
Description of the variety:
- bush;
- height 2.5 m;
- the crown is wide, sparse, weeping;
- bark grey-brown;
- flowers are collected in inflorescences of 3-4 pieces;
- fruit weight 4 g;
- color dark red;
- oval shape;
- taste sweet and sour;
- Lyubskaya cherry is very juicy;
- the yield per adult tree is 12 kg, this is the average, the maximum possible recorded volume is 54 kg per tree;
- the fruits ripen at the same time;
- carry transportation over long distances.
The pulp separates well from the stone.
Despite the fact that the tree is able to pollinate itself, it is necessary to plant pollinators nearby. Recommend:
- Vladimirskaya;
- Zhukovskaya;
- Youth;
- Fertile Michurina and other varieties.
The plant begins to bear fruit in the 2-3rd year, the yield is stable, and there is no frequency observed. Every year the number of fruits grows. The maximum possible volume from the Lyubskaya cherry is obtained in the 10th year of the tree’s life.
Flower buds do not freeze out, so the tree produces a harvest every year without interruption. Ripe berries do not fall off and can hang on the branches for a long time.
Features of cultivation
Growing a great tree requires more than just planting it. It is necessary to take into account some features when growing, in return the plant will repay the declared harvest.
Landing is carried out as follows:
- Choosing a location. The planting area should be protected from wind and drafts, preferably on the sunny side.
- Fertilizer application. Superphosphate, humus or manure and potassium sulfate will help enrich the soil and create the necessary microclimate for the tree's root system.
- Pit for a seedling. Depth 60 cm, diameter 80 cm.
- Preparing the ground for sprinkling roots. The soil from the hole is mixed with humus, phosphate rock and potassium sulfate.
- A peg is placed in the hole. The seedling will subsequently be attached to it.
- Deadlines.Cherries are planted in October or November, depending on the weather conditions of the region of residence.
Proper preparation and implementation of all of the above points will help to obtain the declared harvest.
Care
Further care of the seedling consists of:
- weeding;
- loosening;
- mulching the root part;
- moderate watering;
- sanitary and formative pruning;
- complex feeding;
- preparation for winter.
If you follow the required techniques, the Lyubskaya cherry will produce a harvest every year without interruption.
Diseases and pests
The tree is susceptible to the disease coccomycosis. Its presence is indicated by the appearance of reddish spots on the leaves on the outside. Grayish-pink pads form on the back of the leaf.
Immediate action is required, otherwise most of the harvest will be lost.
Treated using chemicals. They have a long-lasting effect. For those who are hesitant to use chemistry, it is recommended to carry out preventive treatments using traditional methods of combating diseases.
Insects that spoil the crop must also be destroyed. To catch them, special baits are used. Cut bottles with sweet contents are hung on branches. Most insects will drown in them.
Lyubskaya cherry is unpretentious, productive, and has many positive qualities.
