Cherry Black Prince

Cherry Black Prince belongs to frost-resistant varieties. The crop has excellent yields as well as good taste. It is for these qualities that many gardeners choose this particular cherry.

The trunk of the cherry Black Prince is medium-sized, it grows only 3.5 m. The crown, although spreading, is very compact in size. Shoots grow straight from the trunk, almost without bending. They are bent only under the influence of something (collision with other branches or an obstacle).

Moderate leafiness. The leaves are large, oval in shape, with pointed tips. The leaf plate is dark green, glossy, with characteristic veins.

The type of fruiting of the variety is bouquet twigs. The number of flowers of the inflorescence is 2-3 pieces. They are large, bowl-shaped, white in color.

The berries are large, round-heart-shaped in shape, with a slight flattening at the stalk. The sweet cherry is well fixed to the short stalk, so the berries do not crumble even at the stage of full maturity.

The average weight of the fruit is 5.8 grams. The color is uniform and intense, the common color is burgundy. But when fully ripe, the juicy fruits become almost black.

The skin is dense, not cracking, glossy, with a slight waxy bloom. The pulp is firm, juicy, with a good juice content.

The stone is small, weighty. Brown in color.

Due to its characteristics, cherries can be transported over long distances without fear that the fruits may be damaged. And also the culture is stored in a dark, dry and cool place for up to 2-3 weeks.

Cherry Black Prince contains a large amount of vitamins of groups C, B. As well as potassium, calcium and iron.

The tasting mark of the variety is 4.5 points, which is a high indicator. The fruits have a sweet taste, with a slight sourness in unripe fruits. At the stage of full ripening, any acidity disappears.

The first harvest occurs in the third year after planting the seedling in the ground. Flowering falls in May. In the southern regions it may be the beginning of May, in a more severe climate - the second half.

In terms of ripening, sweet cherry belongs to the mid-ripening varieties, so the fruiting period falls in July.

On average, 20 kg of berries can be removed from one tree. Young seedlings in the early years can give from 3 to 5 kg, and gradually increase the offspring.

There are no restrictions on the growing regions of the Black Prince variety. It feels great both in the south and in the north. Productivity largely depends on agrotechnical care.

Cherry Black Prince is a self-fertile culture, therefore, pollinator varieties are needed to form the ovaries.

It is recommended to plant 2-3 pollinators next to the crop. This will ensure that pollination is successful.You can also set up small traps for bees that will attract their attention.

The following cherry varieties are suitable for pollinators:

• Iput;

• Backyard yellow;

• Yaroslavna;

• April;

• Valery Chkalov;

• Ovstuzhenka.

All these varieties have the same ripening period.

Before disembarking, you must choose a place. Not only the yield of the crop depends on this, but also its durability. The site should be well lit by the sun, protected from direct draft, but easily blown by the winds. It is recommended to plant seedlings on a small slope in order to avoid groundwater, since the root system of even a young seedling can deepen by 1-1.5 m.And an adult tree has more than 2 m.

Before planting, it is necessary to dig up and fertilize the site in 2-3 weeks. There are special mineral complexes for cherries. You can buy them in the store or prepare yourself by mixing potassium, compost and superphosphate.

After the earth has settled, it is necessary to dig a hole 70 cm wide and about 100 cm deep. The excavated soil should be leveled, the clay should be separated from it and mixed with loose fertile soil and sand. Broken brick or pebbles are poured at the bottom of the hole. This creates a drainage system.

Next, you need to prepare a strong peg, the length of which will be from 50 cm. It is to it that the trunk will be tied.

Before planting, seedlings can be soaked in water for several hours.

A small layer of earth is covered with pebbles, and a mound is created. It is on this tubercle that the seedling falls. After that, the trunk is gradually covered with earth, tamping.

After planting cherries, it is necessary to shed the culture with 2-3 buckets of warm water.

Consider the aftercare of the crop.

• Watering mode. It is recommended to run 3 main waterings for the whole season. On average, about 20 liters. Before flowering, in mid-summer and after harvest.

• Top dressing is applied immediately after watering so that the root system does not burn. Before flowering, mineral fertilizers should be applied. It can be urea, potassium sulfate or superphosphate. You can make a small mixture of these ingredients. For a set of greens, you can use nitrogen. And also the tree responds well to phosphorus fertilizers. After harvesting, you can spill the tree trunk with mullein infusion.

• You can mulch the land at will. Some gardeners claim that this not only helps to fight weeds, but also saves from small frosts.

• Pruning and shaping the crown. Young shoots are pruned when they are 80 cm high. Pruned to approximately 60 cm. The main skeletal lower branches are pruned 45-60 cm.

• Preparing for winter is an important step that should not be missed, especially if the crop is young and not long ago planted. In the early years, young seedlings can be covered with agrofibre so that the branches are not covered with ice from the temperature drop. The procedure should be done for the first 3 years. You can also insulate the root system. In the fall, before the first frost, the soil is poured abundantly with water. It is necessary that the depth of water penetration is at least 70 cm. This will help the earth not to freeze so quickly. Around the trunk, you can lay out mulch in a layer of 30 cm, and also cover it with spruce branches. As soon as snow falls, it should be tamped around the trunk. This will create another frost cushion.