Cherry Veda

Cherry Veda is a popular variety among gardeners that is appreciated for its high yield rates and excellent frost resistance. The fast-growing culture is ready to delight everyone with sweet and juicy fruits.

Veda was entered into the state register in 2009. The variety was bred by domestic breeders who managed to achieve what they wanted back in 2007. The variety was tested and studied for two years, after which it was officially registered.

Cherry Veda is a medium-sized late ripening variety.

Let's consider the main characteristics:

• round and spreading crown;
• large leaves of a rich green hue and ovoid with a pointed end;
• straight shoots of a gray-green hue;
• branches located at an obtuse angle;
• white flowers, collected in triple inflorescences.

The height of the tree is small, reaching 2.5 meters.

During the fruiting period, the variety forms medium-sized fruits, the weight of which reaches 5.1 g.

Fruit characteristics:

• form - wide-heart;
• skin color - dark red;
• the presence of subcutaneous points is minimal;
• the color of the pulp is dark red.

Veda is suitable for commercial cultivation and planting in private areas.

The tasters give the fruit of the variety 4.6 points. Cherries are distinguished by their sweet dessert taste and pleasant aroma; they contain dry substances, sugar and acids. The stone is round, easily separated from the pulp.

Drupes are ideal for preparing various dishes and preserving. The fruit can also be frozen and used in baked goods.

Cherry begins to bloom late, around the second decade of May. Ripening occurs by the end of July.

Cherry yields are high. On average, up to 77 centners of fruits can be harvested from 1 hectare with proper tree care.

Veda is a self-fertile variety, so the tree needs generous neighbors to form fruit. The nearest pollinators should be located at a distance of up to 5 meters near the sweet cherry. Gardeners recommend planting next to:

• Tyutchevka;
• Jealous;
• Bryanochka;
• Iput.

The tree begins to bear fruit 4-5 years after planting in a permanent place.

The correct approach to growing a tree will help to achieve a plentiful and high-quality harvest. First of all, you need to decide on a place for planting seedlings.

The recommendations will be as follows:

• in warm regions, it is better to plant cherries in the fall, about 3-4 weeks before the onset of frost;
• in the middle lane, you can plant a tree in the spring, when the last snow melts and warm weather sets in;
• cherry prefers hills, illuminated by the sun, where there are no drafts;
• the groundwater level should not rise above 2 meters, otherwise a drainage system should be provided;
• the seedling should be removed from tall trees by 4-5 meters;
• before planting, it is worth discarding seedlings with defects in the form of rotten branches, leaves, dry areas.

When choosing a soil, it is worth giving preference to loams and sandy loams, where cherries take root well. It is not worth planting a variety in clay, peat or sand, it will quickly die. When the place is determined, you can start planting.

After planting, the cherries are watered abundantly so that the variety quickly takes root. Then it is worth taking care of timely watering, feeding and pruning.

• It is recommended to water the crop with plenty of water before flowering, in the middle of summer, when the tree forms fruits, and also in autumn, before the onset of frost. On average, up to 2 buckets of water should go per tree at a time.
• Top dressing is carried out in early spring and after harvest. Urea, phosphate fertilizers and potassium salt are mainly used. Closer to autumn, potassium sulfate in solution can be added to the soil.
• Pruning is carried out to form the crown. Mainly skeletal branches are shortened, and dry and frozen shoots are also cut off. Pruning is done twice a season: in early spring and late autumn.

Young crops are additionally covered in winter so that they can survive the cold.

The Veda has average immunity, so the tree is attacked by aphids, cherry flies and moths. To prevent harm and maintain yields, it is recommended to carry out preventive treatment of trees with the following compositions:

• Iskra;
• Aktellikom;
• "Karbofos".

Also, gardeners recommend removing and disposing of fallen leaves in the fall, digging up the soil. The latter is necessary to saturate the roots with oxygen and nutrients.

The variety has amazing resistance to low temperatures and dry weather. The culture demonstrates its abilities especially well during the period of flowering and ripening of the crop. However, gardeners advise not to leave young seedlings unattended and additionally cover them in winter and feed them with water in summer.