Resistant to diseases, producing an abundant supply of ripe berries already in the 3rd year, the Novodvorskaya cherry variety is unpretentious and is popular with gardeners. The small, easy-to-separate pit is an added bonus for the sweet, rich, dark cherries that ripen in mid-July.
Description of the variety
Novodvorskaya belongs to the category of self-pollinating species, but the best results are obtained when the ovaries are fertilized with cherries. It was bred as a hybrid by grafting onto a wild plant.When describing a variety, its winter hardiness and resistance to fungal pathogens (coccomycosis, moniliosis) are usually mentioned. Flowering occurs in average periods, fruiting occurs 3 years after planting in the ground.
Characteristics of the tree and fruit
A cherry tree with a well-formed rounded crown, a moderately dense network of shoots and medium height. The berries are large (up to 5 grams), slightly flattened, ellipsoidal, rich dark, with a transition to black-red, hue. The pit inside the cherry is small and separates easily.
The core is juicy, not loose, almost the same color as the peel, with a pleasant sour-sweet aftertaste.
The fruits are consumed raw; they are suitable for compotes and jams, and canning. The juice is dark and thick.
Rules for planting and care
When planting seedlings, a standard scheme of 5x3 meters is used; it will ensure the normal development of neighboring plants and ensure that they receive sufficient light and nutrients. Cherry doesn't like:
- heavy, poorly drained soils;
- wetlands.
It won’t hurt if other plants grow nearby, but not too close, for example, cherries: they will increase the productivity of Novodvorskaya. Fertilizers are applied regularly as the tree grows; the presence of potassium and phosphorus is especially important. Any complex composition or organic matter (compost, humus) is suitable.
To prevent fungal diseases, they are treated with chemicals, damaged leaves and branches are mechanically removed, and destroyed away from the plant. Possible pests, which often accumulate in the root zone, are eliminated by careful loosening. No special protection from cold is required: practice shows that the variety is quite winter-hardy.
