Cherry Adelina

Sweet cherry is a favorite delicacy of most Russians. The sweet and juicy berries are often eaten fresh to maximize their flavor and health benefits. Also, the fruits are great for making aromatic jam, juice or compote. Berries are often added to sweet baked goods. Many varieties of fruit trees are grown on the territory of the country and abroad, and one of them is the Adelina cherry.

Medium-sized trees reach a height of 3.5 m. The color of the bark is gray. The texture is smooth, even. Due to the spreading crown, the tree takes up a lot of space on the site, which must be taken into account when laying a garden. The crown of medium density is similar in shape to a pyramid. The branches are slightly raised and straight. Brown shoots of medium thickness without descent.

The leaves are deep green in color, their shape is standard, resembling an egg. The sheet plates are curved and smooth, with a matte surface. Veins are clearly visible on the leaves. Fruiting occurs on bouquet branches or growths of the last year.

The berries are heart-shaped. This type is considered standard for different varieties of sweet cherries. Average weight - from 5.5 to 6 g. Dimensions (in mm) - 23x23x24. The stem grows to a length of 4.6 cm. Gardeners note a good separation of the berries.

The color of the peel and pulp is the same: burgundy, dark red. By consistency, the pulp is cartilaginous, has an average density. Due to the rich color of the pulp, juice and fruit compotes have the same bright color. The bone is easily separated from the pulp. Its weight is 0.2 g, its shape is round.

The Adeline variety became popular due to its pronounced sweet taste, thanks to which it received a tasting rating of 4.7 points out of 5. The percentage of acids - 0.6, sugars - 11.9, dry components - 16.2. The purpose of the berries is universal. They are harvested for the winter, eaten fresh and used as an ingredient in baked goods or other desserts.

The first crop will be harvested only 4 years after planting the trees. Flowering occurs in the last spring month, from the 10th to the 15th. Adeline is considered a medium-ripening variety. Ripe berries are harvested in mid-July.

The yield of this variety is high. The average indicator is 79.1 c / ha, the maximum is 142 c / ha. Achieve excellent yields only when growing cherries in comfortable conditions and with proper care.

In the first years of fruiting, up to 10 kg of fruit can be harvested from one tree. Every year this figure will increase and will gradually reach the 15-25 kg mark. Even fully ripe berries can tolerate long haulage, which is why this variety is often grown for sale.

Adeline is not able to pollinate on its own, since it belongs to the self-infertile species. Plant pollinators near the trees. Rechitsa and Poetzia varieties are considered suitable neighbors.

The fruit tree needs a sufficient amount of moisture, which is needed for normal growth and the formation of juicy berries. In spring, during flowering and pruning, cherries are watered more often. It is advisable to combine irrigation with fertilization, as the nutrients are better absorbed into the soil. Drying out of the soil indicates that it is necessary to perform mandatory watering.

Young seedlings are fed with fertilizers with a high nitrogen content. This component contributes to the formation of shoots and the growth of healthy green mass. 100 g of urea is consumed per square meter of the garden. They switch to complex mineral compositions when caring for mature trees. Humus and compost are also used. To saturate the soil with potassium and reduce its acidity, ash is added.

Crown molding is a prerequisite for a rich harvest. In the process of work, only one main escape is left. With the arrival of spring, they get rid of frozen and deformed branches that thicken the crown. Sanitary pruning can also be carried out as needed when it is necessary to thin out the plant mass. Garden pitch or copper sulphate is used to treat all cut sites to avoid contamination of the tree.

Autumn preparatory work will help the fruit trees survive the winter, especially for seedlings that have not yet matured. Before the arrival of winter, the land around the trunk circle is watered abundantly. Moisture prevents the soil from freezing quickly. Then the area is covered with a layer of humus mulch.

To protect young trees, it is recommended to assemble a special frame to which a dense burlap is attached. Spruce branches are laid on top of it, and in winter a large amount of snow is poured.

Note: Mature trees do not need to be covered for the winter, especially if they grow in regions with a warm climate. Experienced gardeners note the high resistance of trees to frost, but in flower buds it is average.

This variety has an average resistance to moniliosis and coccomycosis. These are common fungal infections. Low temperature and high humidity contribute to their development, therefore it is important to prevent stagnation of water in the garden area.

Red spots on the leaves are one of the symptoms of coccomycosis. Scarlet footprints gradually increase in size, affecting the foliage. Under the influence of the fungus, the yield and the rate of development of the tree are noticeably reduced. Flowers, berries and shoots suffer from moniliosis. The fruits are covered with brown spots.

A solution of copper sulfate or Bordeaux liquid will help to cope with the problem. From ready-made means "Horus" will do. You should also get rid of infected branches and berries.

It is much easier to protect trees from infections in advance than to treat them later. Prophylactic treatment should be performed before bud break. When using chemical compounds, they must be discontinued up to 3 weeks before harvesting.

Some gardeners consider adherence to agricultural practices to be the best prevention of disease. To do this, you need to regularly water the trees, prune and clean the garden area of ​​fallen leaves.