Detailed description of the variety of cherries Revna
One of the first berries that ripens in the country is sweet cherry. She has a lot of fans, thanks to juicy, bright, sweet berries.
Sweet cherry is not a common type of garden tree. This is due to the fact that it is quite vulnerable to frost, to the quality of the soil, but knowing some of the rules of care, you can grow a tree even in the most severe climatic conditions... Consider a detailed description of the Revna cherry variety, which is quite popular among summer residents.
Description of the variety of cherries Revna
The Revna variety is a medium-ripening sweet cherry variety, which was bred by domestic breeders. The hybrid is a relative of the Bryansk Rose variety... It was from the seedlings of this variety that the Revna variety was obtained, which was loved by many. The variety is quite new, but managed to win love and recognition.
Medium tree up to 4 meters. The crown is strong, elongated upward, reminiscent of a pyramid. Shoots are straight, of medium thickness, which quickly grow in growth. The crown is not very thickened. Leaves with pointed edges, round and wide. The foliage is dark green.
The tree blooms in the second half of May. The scent of the flowers attracts many insects. The flowers are white of medium size. The ovary is formed on the bouquet branches. The harvest ripens in about 2.5 months, the harvest falls on the first half of July... Warm seasons and sunny weather can speed up ripening.
The berries are medium-sized dark red, round and slightly flattened. The skin is dense, glossy. The pulp is dense, bright red, juicy, sweet. More than 30 kg of berries can be harvested from one tree... The stone is medium in size, oval in shape, light brown in color. The pulp separates well from the stone. On healthy trees, it is quite difficult to find deformed fruits of different sizes. The stalk is small and separates well from the berry.
They eat fresh fruits, as they have a rich taste and are rich in nutrients.... You can eat the fruits and not only fresh, they make delicious jam and preserves.
Dignity
The variety has inherent advantages that make the variety popular among gardeners:
- High winter hardiness compared to other varieties of cherries. If you take care of additional shelter in the fall, the tree can withstand frosts up to 25 degrees. Not only a tree, but also flowers can cope with frost resistance. They easily withstand short-term frosts. It should be noted that the tree and fruits are resistant to cold and sunburn.
- High yield.
- Unpretentiousness in cultivation.
- Because of late flowering the probability of destruction of the crop by frosts is excluded.
- An important advantage is transportation... The berries tolerate transportation well. During harvesting, they are not injured at the point of separation from the tree, even if the stalk remains in place. Fruits rarely crack.
- Berry differs from other fruits in aromatic, juicy pulp... It is sweet, dense, without fibers. The stone is small, it separates well.
- Cherries resistant to pathogenic fungi and bacteria... This is especially true for coccomycosis.
Flaws
- Fruiting begins only in the fifth year of the seedling's life., which is planted in a permanent place.
- The variety is self-fertile... The harvest will be, but minimal. In order to get the maximum yield, pollinator trees are needed.
Planting and leaving
In order to plant a tree, certain rules must be taken into account. For planting the Revna variety, choose a sunny area and a south side... Then the tree will be able to delight with a rich harvest. In lowlands with cool air and close groundwater, the tree will not bear fruit and grow well. The ideal soil for the plant is sandy loam soil and loam.
Choosing the time for landing
The best time for planting is spring. Young annual seedlings have long shoots that are highly susceptible to harsh winters. therefore it is not recommended to plant or replant trees in the fall... They simply will not survive the harsh cold winter.
Spring planting of sweet cherries is carried out after thawing of the soil. And this happens around the beginning of April, when the air temperature is above zero. Do not tighten with planting, otherwise the seedling will not have time to take root in a new place, before bud break. If you missed the spring planting, then you can plant at any time, before the onset of heat... But it is worth considering that the seedling must have a closed root system.
Sapling selection
For planting, choose one-year and two-year seedlings. When buying, pay attention to the presence of a grafting site for varietal scion. It is he who will contribute to the development of the cherry that you want to grow.
A seedling on which there is no grafting site indicates that it is grown from a stone. Therefore, a wild game will grow out of it, and not a varietal tree. When buying, pay attention to the root system, which should be developed... The roots must be alive. If they are dry, then the seedling will not take root. If you missed this moment and still have dried roots, place the seedling in the water just before planting.
The sapling is time to start planting
- Prepare a hole in advance for planting... Planting a tree is best in mid-April, after the ground has thawed.
- Mix the soil that was taken out of the pit with manure or compost... Pour the prepared substrate in a slide to the bottom.
- Stick a wooden peg on the edge of the hole, which will only fix the planted seedling.
- Shake the seedling a little before planting to spread roots... Place the tree in the middle of the dug hole. Before backfilling, make sure that its neck is 5 cm above the soil surface and the roots are straightened.
- Fill the hole halfway with soil, line up the barrel and tie to the stake. Water the tree. After that, you can fill the hole completely.
As for watering, the tree is not whimsical. The most important thing is to prevent overflow and dry out of the soil. Watering should be done several times a month.... During a drought, it increases. Young trees are watered directly into the tree trunk circle. For mature trees, it is better to make grooves about 30 cm deep along the diameter of the crown, and pour water there.
Pruning a tree is an important procedure... The first pruning process should be carried out in the second year after planting. The crown is formed only by sharp garden tools. Places of cuts must be treated with garden pitch. Cherry begins to bear fruit only 6 years after planting. The tree grows very quickly, so pruning is necessary for it. It is performed in early spring, before the onset of sap flow and budding. Young shoots should be cut 1/5 of their length, old trees can be cut by 2/3 depending on the age of the tree. It is also necessary to inspect the tree and remove dry or damaged shoots.
Fertilizing
Top dressing is carried out with urea, phosphorus and superphosphate. The best fertilizer is manure.... Fertilizing with humus should not be more than once a year. It is necessary to fertilize the plant in spring and autumn. It is recommended to supplement the dressing with organic and mineral fertilizers. In the second year of life, the tree is fertilized with saltpeter. In the fall, feeding is carried out with superphosphates.
Like all trees, cherries need to be prepared for harsh winters. The preparation for all trees is almost the same, so the first thing in the fall is to cut out all the dry branches, dig up the ground around the tree and water it abundantly. Be sure to tie the trunk with spruce branches or cloth... This will protect the tree from rodents.
If the tree is young, it must be tied well to the peg. This will protect it from strong winds so that it does not bend from the winds and under the weight of snow.
Diseases and pests of sweet cherry
Jealousy resists fungal diseases well, but, like all trees, it can be affected by various pests and viral diseases. When pests appear, it should be treated with universal preparations for stone fruit trees.... It is necessary to spray before flowering, and after the cherry has faded. If you notice pests on a tree, leaves or fruits, then the method of dealing with them is best to select an individual one.
Cherry variety Revna is a small tree that gives a rich harvest of delicious berries... The main thing is to water, feed and trim the tree on time. And, of course, be sure to plant some good pollinators for cherries, and then you will be delighted with a rich harvest.
