Planting fruit trees on a plot of land sometimes confuses the gardener. The variety of species greatly complicates the selection process. The Raspletka cherry has a reputation as an unpretentious plant. It is able to produce a harvest with minimal effort. It tolerates the harsh winter months well and retains the ability to bear fruit for many years in a row.
History of the variety's creation
According to some sources, this is a folk selection, subsequently tested at an experimental station. Or the property of the Saratov experimental station, where this variety was bred.
Breeders have been breeding it for the masses since 1959. The view is still popular. Thanks to its characteristics, Raspletka occupies a leading position in the choice of gardeners.
Description of cherry braid
In order for a summer resident to determine whether a variety is suitable for him or not, he studies a detailed description of the species. The Saratov cherry variety is not tall, it is suitable for small areas, as it takes up little space and bears fruit consistently.
Characteristics of the fruit tree:
- height 2-3 m;
- crown weeping or spreading;
- mixed type of fruiting;
- fruit color is red, dark burgundy at ripeness;
- weight from 2.5 to 4 g;
- round shape;
- richly colored pulp;
- taste with sourness;
- used for any processing method;
- transported while maintaining its presentation.
The peculiarity of the variety is that the fruits stay on the branches for a long time and do not fall off.
Studying the descriptions of varieties will help you make the right decision and plant a tree that will satisfy your family's needs.
Benefits and Features
Each plant has a certain set of characteristics, their differences from each other are the characteristics of the plant.
The crown of the cherry blossom is weeping. Fruits can hang on the branches for a long time, waiting for the gardener to start picking.
The tree is unpretentious and requires virtually no care. Fulfilling the usual agrotechnical requirements will help you get a harvest. From one tree, as producers promise, a maximum of 17 kg of cherries can be harvested. Average figures are 13-15 kg.
Distinctive characteristics
If the summer is rainy, Raspletka is affected by coccomycosis. This affects preparation for winter. Cherries do not survive the cold season well, and the next year the harvest volume decreases.Or there will be no berries at all.
Preventative treatment is required. It is better to prevent the occurrence of a disease than to eliminate its consequences. They use chemicals in early spring or traditional methods after the cherry blossoms.
Berries are used for any type of processing, making compotes, jams and juices and much more.
The plant is drought-resistant and tolerates heat well. Adapts to the climatic conditions of the growing region and bears fruit.
Pros and cons of the variety
A number of advantages that this variety of cherry has help the variety spread across regions and regions. Summer residents, looking at their presence, plant Raspletka on their plot.
Advantages:
- high productivity;
- excellent taste;
- versatility in use;
- unpretentiousness;
- drought resistance;
- winter hardiness;
- The berries do not fall off and hang on the branches for a long time.
Flaws:
- average transportability.
The gardener will be able to evaluate the remaining disadvantages and advantages after he grows the tree on the site.
Ripening and fruiting
Harvest volume is an important criterion taken into account when choosing a variety for cultivation. But the ripening period is no less important. Some gardeners choose a variety based only on this criterion.
The fruits on the Raspletki tree ripen in July. This date shifts based on the climatic characteristics of the growing region.
It is necessary to properly support the plant and apply fertilizing in order for the tree to produce a harvest.
The fruits are removed from the branches during the period of ripeness, this way the set of useful substances that are included in its composition is preserved.
The tree begins to bear fruit for the first time in the 4-5th year after planting the seedling. Cherries ripen on 1-year-old growths.
Regions of distribution
Frost resistance, drought resistance and other indicators allow the plant to be grown in regions with harsh climates. The distribution of the variety depends on the preferences of the summer resident. Those who like them tend to plant them in their region of residence. Thanks to this, Raspletka is spreading throughout Russia and neighboring countries.
Planting cherries in the garden is not an easy task. It all depends on which variety the gardener chooses. This process should be approached responsibly. Compliance with the rules of planting cherries and the implementation of agrotechnical requirements leads to the fact that the tree produces an excellent harvest. Since the plant does not require care, the Raskletka cherry is a leader in many gardens.
