Cherry Toy: variety description, cultivation

The article presents the Cherry Toy: a description of the variety, a guide to planting, care, cultivation, agricultural technology.

Cherry Toy: variety description

Cherry Toy: photo of the variety

Cherry variety Toy is a rather thermophilic planting, which gives an excellent harvest, suitable for making jams and jams. It is a cherry-cherry hybrid that has its own characteristics and characteristics, and which is excellent for growing in a wide variety of conditions. In 1996, the Toy was entered in the state register, and the Institute of Irrigated Horticulture of Ukraine named after M.F. Siderenko. At the same time, the variety quickly gained popularity not only in Ukraine, but also far beyond its borders. In Russia, the toy was initially cultivated in the North Caucasus region, and a little later it began to be cultivated in other parts of Russia. The cherry variety Toy is recognized by gardeners as universal, and therefore it is so fond of many gardeners.

The parent varieties of Toy cherries are Lyubskaya cherry and a sweet cherry called the Sun Ball. From its parents, the cherry variety Toy took a very large number of positive characteristics and traits - fruiting in the third or fourth year after planting in open ground, a long period of fruiting and life in general (about 25 years), frost resistance, transportability at given distances without loss of external characteristics and taste. It is also worth saying that the Toy gives quite useful fruits - they have an anti-thrombotic effect on the human body, and can also relieve nervous tension. Of course, any person will inadvertently improve their spirits if they eat such delicious and very healthy fruits.

Cherry Toy: Description of Botanical Characteristics

Cherry Toy: photo of the variety

The Toy cherry variety has its own characteristics and distinctive features, which are undoubtedly worth paying special attention to:

• it is a vigorous variety, in an average tree it reaches a height of 3.5-4 meters, but there are specimens of seven meters in height
• the crown is widely spreading, has a spherical shape. Over time, it becomes oval, but at the same time it is remarkably amenable to shaping, so the gardener has the opportunity to create very beautiful and aesthetically pleasing plantings.
• the bark is gray, over time it begins to peel off a little, but this is a feature of the variety, and also peeling can increase with age, sometimes small cracks appear on the bark
• shoots are very thick and strong, brown or brownish in color.

The bush is far from compact, its height is more than 2.5 meters, the crown is very neat and small, it has an oval shape, and with age it becomes a little drooping. But the gardener can trim and create the shape that suits him best. The fruits of the variety are of medium size, but under favorable conditions they grow to large berries, which have a classic round shape and a weight of about 4.5 grams. The stone is small, if we consider it in relation to the volume of the fruit, it separates very well from the total pulp, and therefore this variety is very convenient for processing for gardeners.The stone is oval, large, but at the same time, gardeners sometimes say that in general, in relation to the weight of the fruit, the bones are not very large and abundant. The fruits are quite attractive, have a satisfactory taste, which is accompanied by an incredible aroma. The fruits contain a large number of useful components, which also have a beneficial effect on the human body and on its immunity and stress resistance.

What fruits does the Toy cherry variety give, the specifics of fruiting

Cherry Toy: photo of the variety

Let's talk a little about the fruiting of the Toy cherry variety, since it is very important to take into account such circumstances, especially when the gardener starts pruning the planting. Fruiting of the variety usually begins on the shoots of the previous year, and fruits can also form on numerous bouquet branches. The most important thing is to constantly monitor the state of planting, not to allow unfavorable features, diseases to develop, and also so that cherries are in no way affected by pests. Young shoots that were formed in the current year bear only vegetative buds, but next year they will begin to bear fruit, so it is recommended to constantly monitor their growth, prune if necessary, so that the plantings feel more comfortable and safe. In addition, the overall appearance of the tree will depend on pruning, so you should be as careful as possible with all this. But we will talk about this a little later, when we move on to the part with agricultural technology and care for planting cherries.

Judging by the fact that gardeners leave a fairly large number of reviews about this variety, cherry differs in that the fruits are very large on it. But the originator initially indicated in his description that the fruits are miniature - one cherry weighs no more than four grams.

But even here it is worth saying that assessments of external characteristics are always quite subjective, and gardeners who have not yet grown cherries on the site before can assess the result and the harvest as plentiful, and the berries as incredibly large in size. Here it remains only to understand that in any case, the maximum result can be achieved, but at the same time it is necessary to invest your own time and energy in order to make the planting feel as comfortable as possible in the future, and so that, in the conditions of a harmonious microclimate, the Toy cherry does not fight for its existence, and calmly gave all her strength to the formation of the harvest. It can be concluded that the size of the cherries, as well as their external characteristics and the abundance of the crop, are all determined by climatic and temperature conditions, as well as by the locality in which the planting grows, and whether it received enough care from the gardener.

Cherry Toy: the main characteristics of the variety

Of course, initially it is worthwhile to carefully study the information about the varieties, about their features, so that in the future it will be easier for yourself to decide whether the gardener wants to plant this variety, whether he can devote his time to caring activities. But practice shows that even without this, sometimes plantings feel quite favorable, since sometimes it is enough just to create a normal microclimate for the plant, so that the cherries simply bear fruit in the future. Soil composition is also very important, and we will definitely talk about this a little later.

The opinions of gardeners may differ, since any assessments are built solely on the subjective opinion and understanding of the gardener. In addition, sometimes the opinion of an experienced gardener is completely different from the opinion of a gardener who has just started his activity, and this has its own subtleties. Most gardeners claim that the cherry variety produces incredibly rich and delicious fruits that really deserve attention.They have dessert characteristics and a universal purpose. But there are also those who claim that this is the most ordinary cherry, which may have its own characteristics, but certainly not in external or taste characteristics. In this case, disputes may arise, but we recommend that you try to grow this variety yourself on your site in order to make sure from our own experience whether this variety is so favorable and interesting, or if gardeners are still right, and such cherries are no different from most of the other varieties that are grown on the plots today. It is always worth checking out such moments from your own experience, so that later you can decide for yourself whether it is worth planting cherries on the site at all. Sometimes climatic conditions are unfavorable, the composition of the soil is not the most suitable, and in this case the harvest may not work, and even after planting the tree will not grow as actively as the gardener would like.

In terms of their shade, both the fruits and the juice that is obtained from them are distinguished by a rich red hue. This means that cherries can belong to the group of so-called morels or griots. Now let's explain what this means: all varieties of cherries, depending on the color of the juice, can be divided into several groups - these are morel (griots) or amorel. In moroles, the juice is colored in rich shades (like in the cherry variety we are considering), but in amorels the juice can be very light, just like their color. So, when choosing a particular variety, a gardener should also pay attention to similar characteristics that can play a significant role. You always want to have classic cherry plantings, but there are those gardeners who deviate from the classics and can grow exotic varieties. Moreover, do not worry - even very unusual varieties today can adapt to the reality of Russian household plots, and the harvest is no worse, many do not even see the differences. The flesh of cherries is very dense, but at the same time it is wonderful - fragrant and incredibly juicy. The stone is small in size, it separates from the pulp without any problems. Thanks to this, it is possible to process the resulting crop much faster and without difficulty for subsequent harvesting.

The tasting score is 4.7 points on a five-point system - gardeners speak of cherries as incredibly tasty and aromatic. It is also worth saying that the composition of the fruits is quite rich and very useful for the human body, for its health, metabolism and immunity - dry substances, sugar and acids, as well as vitamin C, which perfectly affects different systems of the human body, go to the fruits. The most important thing is that cherries are really delicious, they can be combined with other berries or fruits, especially if the gardener prepares salads or preparations.

If we talk about the characteristics of the cherry variety, then immediately it is worth saying that they reflect a large number of positive points that can really attract gardeners - both experienced and those who are just starting to do gardening, and are in search of the most favorable and interesting varieties for growing on your site. To begin with, this cherry variety is distinguished by the fact that it is incredibly winter-hardy, and therefore, even in climatically unstable planting conditions, planting will feel as comfortable as possible. In fact, it is the parent cultures that will largely determine how strong the resulting culture is. The tree can easily tolerate a drop in temperatures down to -30 degrees, but if suddenly return frosts are observed in the spring, then this does not affect the tree in the best way.The point is that return frosts can harm the buds, which may freeze slightly, may not have time to open, and this leads to not very healthy external characteristics of the tree and to the fact that, in general, the yield of the variety may decrease.

Drought tolerance and heat tolerance are rated as medium. But if the variety grows in the middle zone of our country, then, in principle, this level will be enough, since the plantings initially feel much more adaptable and more comfortable, and the plants, in principle, are distinguished by sufficient resistance and capabilities to endure adverse conditions. If the tree grows in the southern regions and parts, then the gardener should organize regular watering, otherwise the planting will dry out and, as a result, this will lead to her death. So if the gardener lives in the South, then it is recommended for him to choose more hardy varieties, since the current one will not endure protracted droughts and dry soil in the best way.

One of the peculiarities of the variety is that it is a self-fertile cherry variety. This means that the cherry tree does not need additional pollination in order for a large amount of fruit to form on the cherry tree. Although some gardeners still plant several other varieties of cherries nearby, so that cross-pollination can be organized, and so that the harvest is not only plentiful, but also tastier. Insects always play the main role in cross-pollination - bees, bumblebees, which carry pollen from one tree to another, from flower to flower. But sometimes it happens that these insects are not present on the site, which means that cross-pollination becomes more difficult. But for this variety it does not matter at all, because self-fertility assumes that it will cope with flowering and ovaries completely on its own. The main thing is that the gardener provides support to the plantings, and then everything will certainly be fine. Moreover, self-fertility assumes that cherries will provide the gardener with fruits and a high yield in any year, even if suddenly the weather conditions are not the most favorable, planting will cope with its functions at the highest level.

So we can say that Toy cherry is a unique find for both beginners and experienced gardeners who always strive to get a bountiful and tasty harvest. Also, the variety can forgive some mistakes in care and agricultural technology, and this really is of great importance for those who do not have such a rich experience in gardening and caring for plants. It is also worth saying that sometimes the gardener does not have a lot of space for planting, but even there cherries adapt and take root remarkably. True, only one cherry variety will have to be planted, but given its advantages, the gardener will be able to achieve a very bright and attractive result, so he will be quite pleased with this purchase.

Cherry Toy: flowering, fruiting

Cherry blossoms Toy falls in May, but it can shift to earlier or later dates - everything here will depend on the conditions and in what climate this planting grows. But usually the terms are shifted either to the first half of the month, or to the second, no other changes are envisaged. If the cherry blossom Toy does not come for a long time, then the gardener should think about why this is happening, what is wrong with the plant, why it reacts in this way to external conditions, and what needs to be changed in order for the tree to give flowers. The abundance of flowering will further depend on the abundance of fruiting, therefore this factor is one of the initial and most significant.

If we talk not about the timing of flowering, but already about the timing of ripening of cherries, then experienced gardeners and the breeders themselves boldly attribute this variety to the mid-season group. If, however, those who call cherries are medium late.Here, again, a lot depends on the climatic conditions of the area in which this variety grows, as well as on whether the gardener himself was able to take care of the cherries so that the tree would yield a crop ahead of schedule or on time. Hence the difference in assessments in that, sooner or later, fruiting begins. Sometimes it can be regulated - if you plant a tree in favorable conditions and regularly monitor it, implementing all the rules and subtleties of agricultural technology and care. Ripening usually occurs in the second half of July, and if cherries grow in very hot conditions, then the fruits can be harvested at the very beginning of July. In any case, many factors add up so that fruiting can be a little "floating".

By the way, I would like to say a few words directly about fruiting and about the yield of this cherry variety. Cherries can be called fast-growing, since you don't have to wait long for the harvest. Trees grow to a large size quickly enough, and fruiting occurs in the fourth or fifth year after the seedling was planted in the open field. At this time, the height of the tree already reaches three meters, further growth slows down, but it still exists, and every year the tree adds several centimeters. Under favorable conditions, it will be possible to collect up to ten kilograms of large and ripe berries from a five-year-old cherry tree. According to this indicator, this variety is ahead of many other cherry varieties, which are also very popular today, and the gardener is striving to improve them. They have something to compare with in such an abundance of landings, and they have what indicators to focus on. In this respect, the cherry really managed to get ahead of many of its fellows, and even parental cultures.

Productivity, application, protection

The average yield of a cherry tree is approximately 45 quintals per hectare of land. On an industrial scale and in appropriate plantings, about one hundred centners per hectare of land can be harvested. Again, the plantings and their saturation depend on the purpose for which the gardener decided to grow this variety on the site. These can be small home gardens where from one to two trees will fit, or there can be industrial plantings, when cherries are grown not only for consumption and processing for their own purposes, but also for mass production and sale of fruits in markets, in supermarkets. Accordingly, the methods of care can also change from this, and the form in which planting is carried out and, of course, the amount of harvest from one site, from a hectare of land, changes. If we talk about average numbers, then the maximum yield of one adult tree varies from ten to twelve kilograms. The average lifespan of one tree can be up to fifteen years. If the Toy cherry was planted in the southern region, then the tree can live longer than twenty years and, accordingly, the fruiting period can also be noticeably stretched.

I would like to say about what is the area of ​​application of berries. In general, Toy cherries are considered to be very versatile berries; they have a very pleasant, pronounced cherry taste in the dessert category. They can be eaten fresh immediately after the gardener has removed the fruits from the tree, and you can also prepare drinks, juices and compotes from cherries. In addition, the fruits are wonderful in preparations for the winter, in addition they can be frozen. They do not lose their gustatory and external characteristics for a long time, they perfectly tolerate long-distance transportation, if, of course, the gardener creates all the most favorable conditions.

Originally cherry Toy was bred as a planting that will have high immunity and stress resistance, and will be able to withstand a disease such as coccomycosis - a fungus that develops very actively and, accordingly, which can lead not only to the loss of an abundant and tasty harvest, but also to death the entire landing.If the year is rainy, and there is a lot of heavy wet rainfall, then this can lead to the fact that the tree will nevertheless become infected with the fungus, but this can be avoided - it is enough to carry out preventive and recreational measures and treatments so that the trees feel much more comfortable and safe. ...
If we talk about other diseases and dangerous infections, as well as pests, then, in principle, it should be said that this variety has an average level of resistance to them, but still the gardener should not ignore preventive measures and treatments that will help protect the tree itself, future harvest. So it is necessary to be very attentive to such conditions, and the result will not be long in coming. In addition, experienced gardeners recommend organizing treatments and preventive measures in spring, when the plant is already waking up after winter and can best accept all drugs or other substances, interventions by gardeners that can somehow affect the plant and its condition.

Advantages, disadvantages, specificity of cherry varieties Toy

The cherry variety Toy has its advantages, but there are also disadvantages. Among the advantages of this planting, one can single out the fact that the variety is absolutely self-fertile, which means that additional pollinating varieties of Toy cherry are not required to demonstrate a high level of fruiting. The second advantage is that the berries are very tasty and large, they want a lot here will depend solely on subjective assessments and on the tastes of the gardeners themselves, so everyone should try to grow a planting on their own, and then decide whether the fruits are sufficiently large and tasty, and is this tree worth the effort and time that the gardener himself invests in them. It is also worth saying that the yield of the Toy cherry variety is at a high level, but this can only be achieved thanks to the care and attention of the gardener himself. But this variety has no drawbacks as such - it also grows well in comfortable conditions for itself, is demanding in some activities and additional care, if you grow the planting in those conditions where there is no climate stability and there are sharp temperature changes. Although experienced gardeners say that, in general, plantings react absolutely calmly to such conditions - sometimes they need the gardener to carry out additional fertilizing and simply maintain the vital activity of the planting with the help of treatments. But otherwise, it is a wonderful plant that has rules for planting and subsequent care that are quite standard for cherry crops. We will take a closer look at the intricacies of caring for a plant and tell you what the agricultural technology of this beautiful tree is.

Sometimes fruiting can be carried over to the third year after the seedling has been sent to the open ground. Again, many aspects mainly depend on agricultural technology and on whether the gardener himself was able to create a microclimate for planting in which she would be very comfortable and good. Otherwise, cherry Toy, in principle, has similar features with many other felt varieties, but you should never confuse them with each other, because differences can occur in any case. The fruits as a whole can be large or medium in terms of their parameters, here a lot will depend on what the care was, and what the agricultural technology was. Cherries have an excellent presentation and many positive characteristics that deserve attention. This is a versatile variety that can be used both fresh and for the manufacture of various dishes, drinks, and preparations. It is also worth noting that this variety has excellent keeping quality and, accordingly, after harvesting, the crop can be transported over long distances. He will not lose either his gustatory or external characteristics.

After grafting, the Toy cherry variety begins to bear fruit in about the third year. Sometimes this time can shift to a later one if the variety is planted in not the most stable climatic conditions. The fruits ripen quite late, by about mid-August, but at the same time, so that it will be even easier for the gardener to cope with the harvest - he will simultaneously collect all the berries and process them - cherries have a universal purpose, as we said earlier.

Cherry variety Toy is resistant to frost or drought, while it can calmly and without shelter tolerate a drop in temperature to -25 degrees, and twigs, buds and shoots are not damaged in any way. In addition, one should not ignore another positive quality of the variety - it is very resistant to fungal infections. This means that even despite the general threat and quarantine, the variety is very resistant, and the risk of infection is reduced to zero.

Today, many cherry varieties of Toy are recognized as one of the most promising, but at the same time, gardeners emphasize how important it is to follow all planting and agricultural techniques in order to actually achieve incredible fruiting rates and results. Since this variety has its own characteristics, they are taken into account, but in general, agricultural technology, requirements, subsequent care - all these procedures are quite standard and are considered identical as for many other varieties of cherries and sweet cherries, as well as dukes. In our country, cherry is considered one of the most important crops, after the apple tree. But over the years, the cherry planting area may decrease, and there are several reasons for this:

• gardeners are increasingly growing cherries on their own private plots, where there is not so much space for planting a large number of trees
• climatic shifts - hot summers, abnormally cold winters
• due to uncontrolled pollination, some varietal forms become wild
• fungal diseases, which lead to the fact that the plantings simply die at a very early age.

But still, experienced gardeners give some tips on what to do in order for the cherry tree not only to take root safely on the site, but also so that it can give abundant fruiting. before planting a seedling, the soil should be dug up, do it carefully and not once, but several times. You should also manually remove all weeds, any other plants or their debris, because cherries will feel very uncomfortable in an unpeeled area; while digging a personal plot for planting cherries, compost and manure, mineral fertilizers must be added to the soil. Both those and other additives have an excellent effect on the general state of planting, saturate the root system and stimulate the growth and development of the aboveground part of the cherry seedling. As a result - a comprehensively developed planting, which will have a very high level of immunity and absolute immunity to those pests, bacteria and diseases that can have a very negative effect on the general condition of both the plant itself and the future harvest.

If we talk about shrub crops, then such a culture as honeysuckle perfectly coexists with cherries. But raspberries and currants, gooseberries - these plants are best planted at a distance from cherries, since they have a lot of common pests, bacteria that can actively reproduce. Also, for the same reason, it is best not to plant cherries near nightshade crops, among which peppers and tomatoes, eggplants are prominent representatives. This will protect all plantings from a massive attack from pests and bacteria. In fact, this is also one of the preventive measures that can become incredibly useful and save the life of plants and plantings from unwanted harmful effects.

Cherry Toy should be planted as far away from other, very large plants as possible.The thing is that large plantings can shade cherries, especially when it is a very small seedling, and therefore it is worthwhile to play it safe once again. The distance from the Toy cherry to apple or pear plantings, as well as to spruces and birches, oaks or poplars must be at least ten meters. Then the toy cherry will receive enough sunlight, and it will have enough space to grow and develop in accordance with all requirements. But if we talk about crops such as rowan or hawthorn, elderberry and grapes, they will become ideal neighbors for cherries, they will be able to give it a little energy, and as pollinators of Toy cherry they fulfill their role to the highest score.

Next, it is worth talking about how to select and prepare planting materials so that the seedlings are ready for normal growth and development. Cherry seedlings Toy should be chosen only in specialized garden centers, as well as in nurseries. In the same place, the gardener will receive all the most detailed information on what kind of variety it is, what type of rootstock is, and also what is the planting age, and whether the seedling is ready to be sent to open ground. The root system of a cherry seedling The toy must be sufficiently developed, very strong. A large number of thin roots should also form on it, which just absorb useful and nutritious components, which can also develop, absorb moisture into the root system.

Cherry Toy: video about the variety