Characteristics of the Natalie felt cherry variety, description of yield and disease resistance
Many summer residents prefer to plant Natalie's felt cherries on their plots. This variety is popular among gardeners due to the taste of ripe cherries and ease of maintenance.
Origin story
The cultivation of the variety began in the Far East back in 1979. When creating a new variety of the plant, varieties such as Ogonyok, Damanka and Leto were used. Breeders tried to take only the best qualities from the above cherries and combine them in Natalie.
The work was carried out for 18 years, since the plant got into the State Register only in 97.
Description and features of the variety
The description of the variety will help inexperienced gardeners familiarize themselves with its main features. This variety of cherries belongs to medium-sized plants, since the maximum height of trees reaches two meters. In spring, all stems are covered with small oval leaves, the lower part of which is covered with fluff.
Their surface is covered with small greenish wrinkles. The maximum length of the leaves is 6-8 cm.
Felt Natalie has a high yield. In the first half of summer, cherries weighing 3-4 grams are formed on the branches. They are covered with a thin red peel, under which there is a juicy pulp with a bone. Natalie's taste is excellent, and therefore compotes, preserves and jam are often prepared from her fruits.
Growing features
Before planting cherry seedlings in the garden, you should familiarize yourself with the features of growing such a plant.
Choosing a landing site
It is recommended to take seriously the choice of a place for planting, since the yield depends on this. Lighted areas in the garden, which are protected from wind gusts, are suitable for cherries. The trees should be grown in loamy or chernozem soils.
Watering
The root system of cherries needs periodic moisture, and therefore Natalie will have to do watering when growing. For this, several furrows are made near the crown, into which water is poured. It is enough to moisten the soil 2-4 times a month.
Fertilizers
The Natalie variety will bear fruit normally if the tree is regularly fed. In the summer, top dressing is added to the soil 2-3 times. It is recommended to use fertilizers containing potassium, nitrogen and phosphorus.
Characteristic
It is necessary to familiarize yourself in advance with the characteristics of the fruits and pollination of trees.
Potential pollinators
Natalie is a self-fertile plant species that needs additional pollinators. However, they should be grown near cherry trees.
Among the most effective pollinators for a plant are:
- peaches;
- plums;
- apricots;
- quince.
Fruit
The first crop can only be harvested two years after Natalie landed in the garden. If you follow all the recommendations for caring for trees, it will be possible to collect about 5-8 kg of cherries from each of them. The main feature of the fruits is their taste. Unlike other varieties of cherries, they do not have a sour taste.
The disadvantages of fruits include their poor preservation and transportability. The harvested crop is stored no longer than a week.
Diseases and pests
Felt cherries are resistant to coccomycosis, which often affects other varieties. Also, trees are rarely infected with clasterosporium. Among the diseases that can lead to the death of Natalie, a monilial burn is distinguished. Cherries are often attacked by aphids, rodents, scale insects and ticks. When insects and diseases appear, it is recommended to immediately treat the trees with fungicides.
Conclusion
When choosing cherry varieties for growing, some pay attention to Natalie. Before planting this variety of cherries in the garden, you must read its description and all the nuances of growing.
