Description of the sweet cherry variety Orlovskaya Pink, planting and care
The sweet cherry of the Orlovskaya Rose variety is the result of domestic selection, the variety is bred by free-pollination of the People's sweet cherry. The hybrid type is listed in VNIISPK - the largest organization in the Russian Federation engaged in the study of berry and fruit crops, the development of gardening activities.
The variety was entered into the state register in 2010. Recommended for growing a fruit tree in the Central Black Earth Region. To grow cherries safely, you need to familiarize yourself with all the features of planting, care, prevention of diseases and harmful beetles.
How is the cherry variety bred
The cherry variety was discovered by A. Kolesnikova, E. Dzhigadlo, A. Gulyaeva and Z. Ozhereleva in 1999. Since then, the sweet cherry variety has been on state testing. The originator was the All-Russian Research Institute for Breeding Fruit Crops.
general description
The cherry tree grows about 3.5 meters up, the bush looks like a pyramid, flat, raised. The thickening of the crown is medium. On the trunk and main branches, the bark is gray. Shoots are medium, straight, brown. Buds grow 3 mm in diameter, oval, strongly pressed against the branches. Leaves are oval, dark green in color. The top of the cherry is sharply pointed, the base is serrated.
There are a large number of glands, they are found on the leaf and cuttings. Petioles up to 35 mm long, 2.6 mm thick, pigmented. In the inflorescence there are 4 flowers, corollas with a diameter of 21.4 mm. White petals are free. The stigma at the pistil is located above the anthers. The sepals are not serrate, the calyx is narrowly cupped.
Pros and cons
The cherry variety suggests a number of positive and negative traits. You should first familiarize yourself with them, this will help you make your choice. If you follow the tree well, negative aspects can be leveled.
| pros | Minuses |
| Increased resistance to frost | Medium resistance to fungal infections |
| Large amount of harvest | |
| Pest resistance | |
| Unpretentious supervision |
Fruit
Cherry fruits grow up to 3.5-4 grams in weight, round, 17 mm high and 17 mm wide. The funnel is narrow, shallow. The pulp is pinkish, medium density, the juice has no color. The fruit stem is 41 mm long, its thickness is medium. The stone is round, weighs 0.16 grams, yellow, easy to separate.
The sweet cherry was rated by the tasters - 4.4 points. A dessert variety, it contains 22.4% soluble dry components, 15.49% sugars and 0.71% acids.
Pollen and ripening
Cherry pollen falls on May 10-15. The ripening period of the fruits is average, the harvest is harvested from mid-June. Fruiting is observed in the 3rd year of life. The variety does not pollinate itself on its own; pollinating trees are planted nearby. The subspecies tolerates frost moderately, and the flower buds are highly resistant to low temperatures.
Yield
An average of 68.9 centners of cherries can be harvested from 1 hectare. Maximum - 107.2 c / ha. From one tree, you can get up to 10 kilograms of cherries, subject to proper care.
Transportability
Cherries tolerate transportation normally if they are kept in wooden or plastic containers. Before transporting the cherries, sort out, since if with ripe specimens there are rotten fruits affected by diseases or pests, the first will suffer. The variety has good keeping quality; in the refrigerator it remains intact for up to 1.5 weeks.
The use of cherry fruits
Sweet cherries are used for personal consumption or industrial activities. The fruits are eaten fresh or prepared for the winter. They make jam, jams, sweet cherry compotes or decorate desserts with it.
Basic soil requirements
Cherry trees prefer to grow on fertile land, they do not perceive clay, sandy soil, they do not like drafts. The variety takes root well on sandy loam or loamy soils. The acidity level should be pH 6.5-7.0
Landing features
Sweet cherries should be planted next to at least 2-3 trees of different varieties, with the same ripening periods. The neighborhood with cherries is useful, since cherry pollen perfectly pollinates cherry inflorescences.
Sapling selection
It is better to buy seedlings in nurseries, or from trusted sellers in the fall. At this time, a larger selection of planting material. If you buy it from unscrupulous breeders, there is a risk of getting a wild growing seedling or the wrong variety. The planting material must be visually inspected for damage, rotten areas, mold and other deformations.
The required length of the seedling should be up to 1 meter. He must have a powerful conductor, several branches. If the root system is overdried, it should be kept in clean water. The seedlings should be 1-2 years old. The trunk is dark beige with a grayish undertone. There should be a vaccination site on it. This indicates the authenticity of the variety, the health of the seedlings.
Choice of pick up time and location
In the South, sweet cherries are widely planted in autumn, when leaf fall ends. 3-4 weeks before frost, the seedling has time to develop a rhizome. In the middle latitudes or in the North, planting work is postponed to the spring, when the snow melts and the buds begin to swell.
Cherries are best planted in a place far from apple, plum or other large trees. The area should be illuminated or perhaps a decrease in sugar content or a general decrease in the amount of harvest.
This is far from the most frost-resistant variety of cherries, it is advisable to plant a tree next to buildings, for example: next to a barn or a bathhouse, a fence, a house. The place on the plot should be sunny, closed on the north side with a brick wall. When it heats up, the tree will not only protect itself from the cold, but also warm up.
The variety does not like water stagnation. If there is a risk of flooding the tree on the site, it is better to build drainage or plant it on a hill. Otherwise, the seedling will develop poorly or die. The groundwater level should be from 1.5-2 meters.
Pit preparation
When preparing the land, it is important to take into account that the horizontal roots lie at a level of 30-80 cm from the surface, and the vertical ones are deepened by more than 2 meters.It is worth not just digging a hole, but plowing where the landing site is planned. The size of the hole is normally at least 80 cm deep, about 1 m wide. Plant seedlings at a distance of 3-5 meters from each other. The trees should be provided with space, or the spreading shrub will shade and suppress other plants.
Landing
Before planting work, you need to prepare an earthen mixture. It consists of 2 buckets of soil, 1.5 kg of ammonium sulfate, 1 kg of superphosphate, 1 liter of potassium. Add 3 buckets of humus to the combination. Apply the fertilizer to the planting hole. Plant the seedlings in holes 75 * 90 cm. Before placing the tree in the hole, straighten the rhizome, then tie the trunk to the support peg. Fill the deepening with soil without covering the rhizome. Pour the ground around, mulch.
Pollinators
The sweet cherry variety Orlovskaya Rosovaya is self-fertile, so it is necessary to plant other varieties next to it at a distance of 3-4 meters. For the ovaries to form, the trees need to bloom at the same time. It is advisable to select zoned varieties.
Poetry
The dessert variety of cherries ripens in medium terms, bears fruits of a dark scarlet color. The pulp is cartilaginous, easily separated from the bone. The variety is highly resistant to fungal infections and winter frosts.
Pink pearl
This is a large-fruited variety of sweet cherry, the average fruit weight is 5 grams. The fruits are pinkish-orange with a reddish blush. The taste is sweet, the tree is always harvesting. The variety is rarely affected by fungi, harmful beetles, and diseases.
In memory of Chernyshevsky
The cherry tree grows rapidly, bears consistently red fruits. The pulp is tender, sweet and sour. The fruit received 4.8 points from the tasters. The variety tolerates frost well.
Orlovskaya amber
The sweet cherry subspecies is famous for its good harvest, shows resistance to coccomycosis. The berries are large and yellow. The tree bears a lot of crops, fruits of a sweet taste. The variety is unpretentious in care.
Care secrets
In order for the cherry to give a lot of harvest, it is necessary to monitor it according to the rules. These include:
- timely watering, weeding;
- competent fertilization;
- carrying out pruning, shelter for the winter.
The variety rarely succumbs to diseases and attacks of beetles, but if this is noticed, take sanitary measures.
Watering
Sweet cherry is considered a moisture-loving crop, it should be watered 3-4 times during the growing season. Apply 5 buckets of water under young trees, adults - 12. Moisture is required for trees when budding, before harvest and in autumn, preparing for winter. The water must be kept warm, otherwise the crop may crumble.
Top dressing
Cherries should be fed 2 years after planting. If nutrients were introduced into the hole, their supply will be enough for the first time for the development of the seedling. Further, you need to fertilize the land annually. The culture responds well to nitrogen supplementation. In March, the tree is watered with a tincture of cow dung or a urea solution in the ratio of 30 g per 10 liters of water.
At the beginning of fruiting, prepare a mixture of superphosphate and potassium salt in the same proportion. In the fall, dig up the ground and add 10 kg of compost, 90 g of phosphorus, 40 g of potash feed.
Trimming scheme
Pruning helps to speed up the growth of new branches and get a lot of the crop from the cherry. The procedure is carried out in October or March, when the process of sap flow is inhibited. In the variety of sweet cherries Orlovskaya Pink, they form a tier-sparse bush, in about 5-6 years. Each tier consists of 3-5 shoots at a distance of 15 cm.
The rest of the branches are deleted. Leave about 50 cm between individual layers. In total, form 3-4 tiers. Perform preventive pruning annually by removing old, dry branches. Shorten the top by 3.5 meters. Carry out work with a disinfected pruner so that disease-causing agents do not get into the tree.
Wintering
A young tree of the Oryol cherry tree should be covered for the winter. This is done to protect the seedlings from snowless winters and severe frosts. It should be mulched with horse humus in the area of the trunk circle, wrap with burlap or tights, the fabric should allow oxygen to pass through. The above method can subsequently be used as a substitute for whitewashing. It is advisable to wrap the tree completely.
Pest and disease control
The cherry tree is rarely attacked by diseases or beetles, but you need to know how to deal with it. Otherwise, the crop will die or the harvest will be small. Prevention consists of the following aspects:
- in March, before sap flow, treat the tree with a urea solution;
- repeat the manipulation in the fall, when the leaves fall.
To prepare the solution, 700 grams of urea is taken, stirred in 10 liters of water. Purchased substances also help - Karbofos, Actellik, Confidor. Timely whitewashing of the trunk can also be considered a preventive measure.
Barrel circle care
It is important to maintain the near-trunk circumference in order, not to plant any plants on it, remove weeds, and loosen regularly. If desired, separate the area from the lawn with a curb mesh. To improve winter hardiness, mulch the near-stem area with horse humus 5 centimeters thick in the fall.
Variety reviews
Judging by the responses of summer residents and experienced gardeners about the Orlovskaya Rose cherry, we can assume that the plant is worthy of growing. The fruits ripen evenly, they are sweet, there are many of them. Anxious care is not required. Regular watering, weeding and fertilization is the key to the health of the tree for many years. If you follow it correctly, the life span will be about 20 years. The variety is perfect for those wishing to do business, as it brings a lot of harvest.
Ruslan Viktorovich 43 years old
I learned about Orlovskaya Pink cherry from my neighbors in a dacha cooperative. After listening to their laudatory stories, I immediately wanted to have such a beauty for myself. And now for the fifth year I have been the proud owner of this variety. There were no problems with growing and diseases, although I am not an experienced gardener, and when the first fruits began to appear, my happiness knew no bounds, I recommend it to everyone.
Gennady Afanasyevich 57 years old
I believe that every self-respecting gardener should have a sweet cherry of the Orlovskaya Rose variety. The species is not demanding for special grooming, is not afraid of frost, the tree itself is neat. For many years we have been using these cherries both in natural and canned form, and we also treat our friends, the variety is wonderful.
