Cherry Generous

Shchedraya cherry cultivar was bred by breeders of the Ural Agar Research Institute (Yekaterinburg) by natural pollination of "Ideal" cherries. with other varieties. In 1959, "Generous" included in the State Register with permission to grow in all regions of the Russian Federation, including the northern latitudes, Siberia and the Far East.

Variety advantages: high winter hardiness, regular fruiting, compact crown, fruits do not crack. Weak spot – extended fruit ripening period.

Characteristics of the variety

Shrub weak, 1.5 meters high. The basis of the elevated part of the cherry – trunk with several perennial shoots. The crown is compact, which is convenient when harvesting. The root system is well developed, up to 2.5 m deep. Foliage petiolate with serrated edges. Fruiting occurs on annual growths and bouquet branches. The life cycle of a plant is about 35 years.

Fruits rounded, even, weighing 3.2-4 g. The skin is shiny, dark red. The pulp is juicy, sweet and sour. The bone is semi-separable. The stem is tightly attached to the berry.

"Generous" classified as table varieties. Cherries are consumed fresh, processed into juices, jams, wines, etc. Fruit transportability is good, the berry is suitable for growing for sale.

Productivity annual, up to 10-15 kg per tree. The ripening period of cherries is stretched, from July to September. The crop is harvested in 2-3 passes.

Immunity. Medium resistance to coccomycosis and clasterosporiasis. Dangerous pests – aphids and slimy sawfly. Preventive treatment of trees is necessary.

Growing conditions. Cherry variety «Generous» – winter-hardy (up to -45°C without shelter) and drought-resistant. Therefore, the plant develops well and yields both in southern and northern latitudes.

Basic vertical root "Generous" grows up to 2.5 meters in depth, so the plant tolerates a lack of moisture well. The tree needs 3 waterings per season: during the periods of flowering and fruit ripening, as well as after harvesting. With a prolonged drought, cherry seedlings are watered at least 5 times during the summer.

 "Generous" partially self-fertile – without pollinators forms only 10-20% of ovaries. To increase yields, cherry trees are planted nearby for cross-pollination. Suitable varieties that bloom at the same time (late May & early June).

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