Alycha Monomakh

Alycha Monomakh
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Growth type: medium-sized
  • Ripening period: early maturing
  • Self-fertility: self-fertile
  • Fruit size: average
  • Yield: high
  • Transportability: excellent
  • Fruit weight, g: 25–30
  • Fruit shape: oval
  • Fruit color: deep purple
  • Pulp (consistency): juicy, crispy
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Alycha Monomakh is not included in the State Register of the Russian Federation. But this does not mean that such a plant is futile. You just need to collect accurate information about him, and make the right decision.

Description of the variety

Medium-sized Monomakh is outwardly attractive. Trees grow up to 3 m. The plant is self-fertile, does not need additional pollinating crops.

Fruit characteristics

It is like this:

  • medium-sized drupes weigh 25-30 g;

  • oval configuration is typical for them;

  • the bone and soft part are well separated;

  • you can save the harvested crop without canning for up to 20-28 days.

Taste qualities

The juicy flesh of Monomakh is distinguished by its expressive crunch. It has a solid purple color. These fruits have a combined sweet and sour taste. The consumer quality of the crop is only getting higher due to the fragrant aroma. It favorably emphasizes the pleasant gastronomic effect of the harvested fruits.

Ripening and fruiting

Varietal norm - the formation of edible drupes at 3 or 4 years of development. Flowers will form mainly in May. Early maturing culture bears fruit mainly in the second half of July.

Yield

The collection can reach 40-60 kg. Such a spread means the undoubted importance of meteorological conditions and the correct choice of the site. But it also implies the relevance of proper care for plantings. What is very useful, the crop is transported without problems. This circumstance is relevant both for commercial cultivation and for summer residents who deliver the grown cherry plum home.

Growing regions

The variety is suitable for the Moscow region. Its cultivation is also allowed in other areas of central Russia. Therefore, it can be recommended for:

  • Vladimirskaya;

  • Ryazan;

  • Kaluga;

  • Orlovskaya;

  • Bryansk;

  • Kursk;

  • Belgorod;

  • Saratov;

  • Samara regions.

Growing and caring

There are no special requirements for the cultivation of cherry-plum Monomakh. This process differs little from caring for other varieties. Plots before planting are fertilized with humus or manure. The introduction of lime helps to cope with excess acidity. Even the winter hardiness of modern cherry plum does not allow ignoring the danger of recurrent frosts.

Young shoots with flower buds need to be especially well protected from them. Self-rooted seedlings are much better suited than any other planting material. The land must be pre-drained. Young seedlings are supported with stakes. The planted cherry plum is immediately watered using 30-40 liters of water.

The crown is predominantly formed in the manner of a bowl. It is very important to ensure that the plant does not stretch excessively upward. Pruning in spring is carried out with the expectation of stimulating the lateral buds and the uniformity of the appearance of the crown. For cherry plum, feeding with phosphorus and potassium is very important. The first of them is carried out in the spring, as soon as the first signs of vegetation are found.

Weeds must be removed very carefully and diligently. The earth around the holes is also supposed to be systematically loosened. For mulching, use humus, compost or peat.They are mixed with chalk or finely ground dolomite. In late autumn cherry plum should be fed with organic matter.

In order for the cherry plum to take root on the site and give abundant harvests, you need to plant the tree correctly, taking into account all its preferences. Planting, especially in the Middle Lane, is better in spring. It is very important to plant before the first leaves appear. Seedlings with a closed root system can also be planted in summer. In southern regions and areas with warm climates, it can be planted in autumn.
Pruning is needed for cherry plum so that the plant always remains strong and healthy and gives a good harvest. Depending on the purpose of the procedure and the age of the tree, there are several types of pruning: formative, sanitary, thinning and rejuvenating

Disease and pest resistance

High resistance to the main diseases of cherry plum is officially declared. But playing it safe is a perfectly reasonable practice for most gardeners. And therefore, it is necessary to resort to preventive treatments when any threats appear.

Like any fruit tree, cherry plum can suffer from diseases and harmful insects. To provide ally with competent care and timely assistance, you need to know about the main preventive measures and methods of treating lesions.

Requirements for soil and climatic conditions

Monomakh endures the winter months well. But only if they correspond to the climatic norm of the main regions where such a crop is grown. The optimal soil is considered to be fertile loam with a neutral acidity level. The presence of soil water is unacceptable near the landing site. Important: the variety is photophilous.

Reproduction of cherry plum can be attributed to those types of summer cottage work, the result of which invariably justifies the time and effort spent. You can propagate this tree on your site by cuttings, root shoots, or try to grow it from a bone.
Main characteristics
Yield
high
Average yield
40-60 kg per tree
Transportability
excellent
Wood
Growth type
medium-sized
Fruit
Fruit size
average
Fruit weight, g
25–30
Fruit shape
oval
Fruit color
deep purple
Pulp (consistency)
juicy, crispy
Taste
sweet and sour
Scent
fragrant
Separability of the bone from the pulp
good
Shelf life of fruits
3-4 weeks
Growing
Self-fertility
self-fertile
Winter hardiness
high
Soil requirement
loamy, fertile, with neutral acidity
The need for feeding
required before boarding
Relation to moisture
lack of groundwater near the landing site
Attitude to light
photophilous
Growing regions
Moscow region, middle zone of Russia
Disease and pest resistance
steady
Maturation
Early maturity
for 3-4 years
Flowering time
May
Ripening period
early maturing
Fruiting period
July 15-30
Frequency of fruiting
regular
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