Description of the cherry-cherry hybrid Nochka, characteristics and regions of cultivation of the duke
It is difficult to imagine a garden in which only vegetables grow without berries and fruits. The most common are apple, pear, plum, currant, apricot, cherry and sweet cherry. However, for the successful cultivation of different species, different conditions are required, therefore it is necessary to approach the choice of a tree with responsibility. It is worth exploring the features of Nochka cherry.
Breeding history
Cherry Nochka compares favorably with other species, because it is a hybrid obtained by crossing cherry and sweet cherry. The breeders wanted to get a berry with high frost resistance, like a cherry, and juicy large berries, like a sweet cherry. As a result, L.I. Taranenko coped with the task and got the Nochka variety, crossing Valery Chkalov cherries and Nord Star cherries.
Description and features of the variety
To understand whether this duke is suitable for a particular garden, you need to study the description of the Nochka variety. The leaves are large, dark green in color with a glossy surface. The berries are heart-shaped, the pulp is dense, juicy, with a pronounced sweet and sour taste. The skin is dark, shiny.
The duke begins to bloom in mid-May, but later in some cities due to weather conditions. The berries appear 1.5-2 months after flowering. Cherry hybrid Nochka possesses the best qualities of its "parents": a bright cherry aroma and a rich cherry taste.
Characteristics of Cherry Nochka
The Nochka tree is considered to be of medium height, the height of an adult specimen is 3 meters. The crown is wide and spreading. This point must be taken into account when planting trees so that in the end the cherry is not cramped. The berries themselves are large, rather like cherries: an average of 7-10 grams each.
Nochka's yield is small. From one tree, no more than 10 kilograms of berries are obtained, so more than one copy will have to be planted for sale.
But cherries have good winter hardiness. Duke easily withstands frosts down to minus 30 degrees, so it is ideal for growing in regions with cold, harsh winters. But young seedlings can freeze, so you need to plant a duke Nochka in the spring, and not in the fall. It will not be superfluous to scatter snow mixed with sawdust around the tree.
Cherry varieties Nochka have good immunity to many diseases, but some preventive measures are still needed. Pest resistance is also high, which makes tree maintenance easier.
Advantages and disadvantages
Since the variety was artificially bred in order to obtain the best qualities from two trees, Nochka cherry has a large number of advantages:
- Excellent frost resistance.It is believed that Nochka has a higher rate than other dukes.
- Immunity to various kinds of diseases, including coccomycosis.
- The tree easily withstands hot dry summers and does not require frequent watering.
- Berries. They have decent taste, large and beautiful in appearance.
- Cherry varieties Nochka are unpretentious, therefore they do not require special care.
But, as always, there were some drawbacks:
- The tree is self-fertile, so pollinating cherries need to be planted nearby. For these purposes, Nord Star, Molodezhnaya, Meteor, Lyubskaya are suitable.
- Low yield, which is extremely low if the sale of berries is planned.
- Duke dimensions. Firstly, it complicates the process of leaving and harvesting. Secondly, a large area is required to plant several trees.
Features of ripening and fruiting
Fruiting in Nochka cherry varieties begins early, already in the 3rd year. The tree reaches its peak yield by 12 years. In order for the harvest to be regular, for planting you need to choose a sunny place without drafts with deep groundwater. The tree does not like excessive moisture, so it is often not worth watering. This is especially true for mature cherries.
It is imperative to stop watering a couple of weeks before harvest. Berries begin to ripen towards the end of June, and in some regions by the end of July.
From the very beginning, even before the time of fruiting, you need to prune the tree. Shorten shoots by a third, and remove dry or diseased ones. As already mentioned, in order for the Nochka cherry variety to bear fruit, pollinating trees must be planted nearby. The distance between them should not exceed 40 meters.
Where is the best place to grow?
Given the characteristics of this variety, it is easy to guess that it can be grown in most regions of Russia. She is not afraid of Siberian frosts or droughts of the southern regions. Moreover, the tree does not even need to be additionally insulated (although in areas with severe winters it is better to do this) or water often. On the contrary, you need to ensure that the groundwater does not lie close to the soil surface at the site of the duke landing, otherwise the tree will rot.
From all of the above, it follows that Duke Nochka is an excellent option for growing both for yourself and for sale. Delicious large juicy berries will appeal to everyone.
