Description and characteristics of the Bulatnikovskaya cherry variety, the subtleties of growing and care
It is not enough for a gardener to just plant a tree; it is necessary to harvest from it. Therefore, many are thoroughly approaching the choice of varieties for cultivation. Bulatnikovskaya cherry, despite its young age, received a vocation from gardeners. Among the numerous positive characteristics, there is frost resistance, a bountiful harvest, high immunity and other qualities.
Description of the variety
Acquaintance with the tree begins long before planting it on the site. Experienced summer residents and beginners, before deciding to grow a species, study the description of the crop variety. This information makes it possible to understand what features plants have, how to plant and grow them correctly.
Compared to other varieties, the cherry is small, about 3 m. The branches are spreading, but still you cannot call them particularly dense. Flowers are white with a pinkish tone.
The bark on the tree is ashy only up to the first skeletal branch. This distinguishes the variety from others, being a characteristic feature.
Bulatnikovskaya cherry has small bones that can be easily removed. Therefore, the variety is widely used for any cooking method. The housewives use it to cook completes, preserves, jams and other desserts for the winter. The berry is frozen and kept in the cold for a long time.
Advantages and disadvantages
Any plant has positive and negative characteristics. Each gardener has his own attitude towards these qualities.
Pros:
- harvest volume;
- unpretentiousness;
- winter hardiness;
- self-fertility;
- high immunity;
- undemanding to the composition of the soil;
- the versatility of the fruit;
- easily detachable bone.
Minuses:
- low tasting score 3.9 points;
- non-simultaneous maturation;
- small fruit.
The presence of cons does not prevent the variety from gaining a percentage of popularity among gardeners.
Growing features
Considering planting and maintenance requirements will help you grow a healthy plant that will yield a rich harvest.
Seat selection
The site is selected in the sun, protected from drafts. Another important condition is that the groundwater should be at least 3-4 m deep. There should be no stagnant water near the tree. Otherwise, the roots will start to rot.
Landing
A place under a tree is prepared in autumn, dug up and humus is introduced. After 14 days, prepare a landing pit 70 * 90 cm.
Gardeners recommend planting 2-year-old seedlings, plant them in the spring. This gives young trees a better chance of rooting well and preparing for winter.
Drainage is laid out at the bottom of the planting pit. Then the support is restored, to which the tree is then tied.The seedling is covered so that the root collar remains above the ground. The earth is tamped a little, watered well.
Care
Half of the success depends on proper care. By following standard techniques, the gardener will be able to grow a healthy and strong tree that will yield a harvest for 10-15 years.
Watering
Water the tree as the topsoil dries up. At first, Bulatnikovskaya cherries are watered once every 1-2 weeks, depending on the weather. Then the number of waterings is reduced, but the volume of water is increased.
To retain moisture, it is recommended to loosen and mulch the trunk circle.
Pruning
The producers claim that cherries do not need pruning. This applies only to formative, but sanitary is necessary. Since dry, deformed or diseased branches make it difficult for the tree to grow further.
Characteristics of the fetus
The berry weight is 3.2 g, the color is dark red. Taste characteristics are inferior to many other varieties. But this does not prevent housewives from using berries for preparing winter preparations. Ripening is uneven, the harvest is harvested in several stages.
Diseases and pests
Subject to the norms of planting and care, the tree independently resists many pathogens. But preventive treatments will not be superfluous. All trees in the garden are sprayed in early spring. Use chemicals or folk remedies. The decision on the use of chemicals remains with the gardener.
Cherry Bulatnikovskaya is low and fruitful, therefore it is popular among gardeners with small summer cottages.
