Hardy cherry varieties
The southern guest in our garden - sweet cherry has also spread widely over the years with its variety of varieties. Which one to choose for growing on your site? What is the difference between this or that variety from another and how to make the right choice? Let's consider specific examples of cherry varieties that are suitable for cultivation in the southern zone.
Diamond - cherry varieties that were bred at an experimental gardening station located in Dagestan. In the southern zones of our country, it showed a fairly good level of resistance to cold snap and low temperatures, as well as to sharp drops from late February to early March.
The flower buds can withstand fairly severe frosts, and after relatively warm winters, a good amount of harvest is noted. It grows most favorably in areas closer to the south of the Central Black Earth Region. The fruits of this variety are characterized by an average size, weighing on average about 7 grams, the color is dark red, some fully ripe fruits from the outside seem almost completely black, as, indeed, their flesh itself.
The taste is dominated by sweetness with a barely noticeable sourness, the fruits are excellent for both the preparation of processed products and for fresh consumption.
Victory - a fairly well-known variety, the fruits of which are characterized as large, rounded heart shape, the surface is distinguished by a glossy beautiful shine. The taste is sweet, the consistency is dense. The advantages of the variety are a high level of yield, as well as early maturity.
Gorgeous - a variety, the original name of which is fully consistent with the final result. The fruits are heart-shaped, large in size, and also different from all other varieties in color - in this case, light yellow tones prevail, as well as a slight blush. The consistency of the fruit is moderately dense, sweet and juicy, with a slight sourness.
Further, having examined the varieties typical for cultivation in the south, we will move on to those whose ripening period is noted as medium early, medium, and also medium late.
Iroslavna - a medium-early sweet cherry variety quite resistant to low temperatures, which was bred in the southern part of the Voronezh region. If you choose a good place where the northern winds will not interfere with the plant, this variety will perfectly take root in a garden plot of many climatic zones. Details about the variety here.
The only thing that should be taken into account is the possible risk of freezing of the cambium during the period of return frosts closer to spring. The yield level of this variety is undoubtedly high and surpasses many southern varieties.
Ripe fruits are usually large in size, weighing up to 7 grams, the color characteristic of cherries is dark red or almost black. The taste contains wine notes, pleasant sweetness and sourness.
However, you should be especially careful not to harvest ahead of time, since the coloring of the fruits of this variety occurs quite quickly, even before the moment of full ripening, which can significantly affect the taste of the finished product. Be careful and careful not to get discouraged.
Donetsk beauty - a variety of sweet cherry, which is characterized by medium ripening. Winter-hardy enough, grown for garden plots in various areas and regions. Flower buds closer to the south of the Chernozem region take root well, there is a high level of preservation, therefore, we can assume that this zone is the most successful for growing and harvesting a rich harvest.
The fruits of this cherry variety are distinguished by an impressive size and weight - up to 10 grams, dark red shades, round in shape. The fruits are fleshy, at the same time quite dense, they are distinguished by a decent sweet taste with a slight sourness. The main advantage of the variety lies in the preservation of the taste and structure of the fruit, even with changes in climate and weather conditions.
Large-fruited - cherry varieties, the trees of which are quite resistant to sunburn and freezing of cambium, but sensitive to extremely low temperatures in winter. If the winter is warm, then the tree will not be harmed and it will continue to bear fruit steadily, since the level of winter hardiness of flower buds is noted as satisfactory.
The fruits of this variety are large enough, weighing even up to 12 grams, the color is most often dark red, both the pulp and the surface. The taste of the fruit is quite original due to the presence of a slight bitterness, which, however, harmoniously fits into the overall sweetness with a slight sourness.
Unfortunately, the fruits under the influence of natural precipitation during the filling period are often subject to cracking and deterioration, which is a disadvantage of this variety.
Donchanka - a variety determined by the ripening period as medium late. It is characterized by sufficient resistance to low temperatures, but at the same time, it is more vulnerable to sunburn, affecting stems than other varieties. The trees of this variety are low, have a spreading crown, which, however, makes it easier for the summer resident to pick the fruit later.
Differs in early fruiting and abundant productivity. The fruits are large enough, weighing up to 10 grams, round in shape and with a presentable red blush. The pulp is juicy, crisp and slightly sour.
Which variety to choose is a personal matter for everyone, even if it depends on certain climatic conditions. Having set a goal for yourself to grow this particular cherry variety in your garden, you can always try and try to equip the conditions as comfortable as possible for its breeding.
Dare and try - if you follow competent agricultural techniques, next season you will be able to enjoy ripe fruits with excellent taste!