In almost every area there is a variety of cherry tree. Cherry variety Vstrecha is distinguished by its unpretentiousness in care and ease of cultivation. The cherry tree produces a stable harvest every year.
Origin story
The hybrid was bred in 1966 on the territory of Ukraine. To create a new cherry hybrid, the parent varieties Lyubskaya and Kyiv 19 were taken. Since Kyiv 19 belongs to dukes, that is, it is hybrid of cherry and sweet cherry, the new variety combines the positive qualities of two types of fruit trees.
Description of the variety
Description of the cherry tree variety The meeting is very important.Before purchasing a seedling, study the main characteristics of the Vstrecha hybrid. The plant is classified as a dwarf plant, the trunk reaches 2 m in height. The crown shape is oval, with drooping branches. The branches are strewn with fruits during fruiting. The leaves are oval, serrated at the ends. Fruiting, like most cherry varieties, begins in the 3-4th year after planting. The average weight of berries is 7-8 g.
The peel is a rich red hue, as is the flesh. The taste of cherries is sweet and sour.
With proper care, up to 30 kg of harvest can be harvested from an adult plant. Among the advantages are resistance to severe frosts and drought, as well as to many diseases of fruit trees.
Subtleties of landing
An important point in planting cherries is the choice of seedling. The seedling must be healthy, and there should be no signs of damage on the roots and trunk. The root system must be in a special package. The exposed root system should not normally be sold.
It is recommended to plant the Meeting in sunny areas or in slightly shaded areas. When planted in the shade, the yield is significantly reduced. Preference should be given to light, fertile soils. Based on the type of soil, it is recommended to plant the plant in loamy or sandy loam soils.
Since the rhizome of the variety is long, it is not recommended to plant the plant near groundwater, or in lowlands. Before planting, the rhizome is dipped into the Kornevin solution several hours before planting. The drug stimulates growth. And just before planting in the soil, the roots are dipped in a liquid clay solution.
Stages of planting cherry seedlings Meeting:
- Dig a deep hole, about 1 m, at least 80 cm wide.
- Mix the top layer of soil with manure, wood ash and mineral fertilizers.
- Leave the pit with fertilizer for 3 weeks.
- After 3 weeks they begin planting.
- Drive a stake the length of a seedling into the center of the hole.
- Place the seedling in the hole and bury it with soil.
- Tie the trunk to the stake.
At the end of planting, water the seedling generously with warm water.
Care
The yield of the tree depends on proper care. Minimal plant care includes watering, applying organic matter and mineral fertilizers, removing weeds and preventing diseases and pests.
Watering
Watering is an important part of caring for a hybrid. Watering is carried out 4 times per season. It is not recommended to allow the soil to become waterlogged or dry out.
Watering times:
- The first watering is carried out during the formation of buds.
- The second time the hybrid Meeting is watered during the flowering period.
- The third time watering is carried out at the beginning of fruiting and after harvesting.
- The last time trees are watered is before the onset of autumn frosts.
For irrigation, use only water heated in the sun. If you water cherries with cold water, this will promote the development of fungal diseases.
Fertilizers
Like watering, fertilizers are applied about 4 times per season. If necessary, the amount of fertilizing is increased. A lack of nutrients, as well as their excess, negatively affects the health of the hybrid.
Fertilizer application:
- With the onset of bud formation, nitrogen is added to the soil, which activates tree growth
- During flowering and fruiting, cherries need phosphorus and potassium. Organic fertilizers are also added, such as mullein, wood ash or manure.
- After harvesting, fertilizing is aimed at preparing the plant for winter. During this period, nitrogen-containing fertilizers should not be applied. Compost, peat and wood ash are added to the ground.
The amount of fertilizer applied and its frequency are determined by the appearance of the tree. If the cherry tree begins to actively grow leaf mass, but there are no fruits, this indicates an excess of nutrients.
Diseases and pests
There is no cherry variety that does not get sick and insects do not appear on it. To combat diseases, Bordeaux mixture, Horus or Topaz preparations are used. The last two chemicals are used if more gentle methods cannot be dealt with.
Among the insects most often found on the plant are aphids, weevils and cherry fly. Treatment with soap solution and biological products helps against insects. In addition, the proximity of cherries to garlic, marigolds or valerian will repel harmful insects.
