Cherry Poetry

Poetry is a cherry variety bred by specialists from the All-Russian Research Institute for Breeding Fruit Crops. The variety has been approved for use since 2001. Currently, the characteristics of the plant are well studied.

Poetry cherries are characterized by the following external features:

• the tree is medium-sized, reaches a height of 3.5 m, is durable, has a raised crown of medium density in the form of a pyramid;

• branches are smooth to the touch, gray in color, shoots are brown, straight;

• leaves are dark green, oval, serrated at the edges, pointed at the top, glossy on the outside;

• the flowers are narrow-calcinated, white, 2.5 cm in diameter, the petals are located separately from each other, three flowers are formed in one inflorescence, they are formed on bouquet branches and growths of the last year.

The berries are considered large in size, their weight is 5.5 g. They develop in the shape of a heart, covered with a yellow skin with an integumentary dark red color. The fruits have a beautiful presentation.

The pulp is creamy, dense, cartilaginous, separates well from the stone, contains large amounts of dry soluble substances. The taste is pleasant, not sugary, sweet and sour, estimated at 4.8 points. There is a lot of colorless saturated juice inside. Berries can be eaten fresh or used for blanks, especially since they are characterized by resistance to cracking.

The first berries can be observed 4 years after planting. The tree begins to bloom around May 10-15, and fruiting starts in the second decade of July, which is typical for varieties with an average ripening period. In this case, the berries ripen at the same time.

This is a high-yielding variety that can please an average of 68.6 c / ha of berries, and the maximum productivity index is 111.2 c / ha.

This is a self-infertile variety that needs the proximity of pollinating varieties, that is, trees with the same flowering period. The greatest efficiency was shown by such pollinators as Raditsy, Iput, Tyutchevka.

Sweet cherry Poetry has average indicators of winter hardiness and drought resistance, therefore it is recommended for cultivation in the Central Black Earth region. The tree will feel comfortable in light to medium loamy soil with neutral acidity. This is a moisture-loving variety, but it does not tolerate moisture stagnation, which means that groundwater should be located quite deep from the surface of the earth. Gardeners provide some tips for plant care.

• A seedling planted in spring needs formative pruning. It is important to do this before the start of sap flow.The same applies to sanitary pruning, during which all dry and frozen branches must be removed.

• Top dressing containing phosphorus and potassium can only be started from the fourth year, but this is provided that a soil mixture rich in these substances was added during planting. Nitrogen compounds should be used as early as the next year after planting; it is important to apply them in the spring after the frost is complete.

• Watering is carried out in June during the growth of the tree and fruits, in drought and in the fall before cold weather - a maximum of once a week. To prevent cracking of the fruit during the ripening period, the tree is not watered.

Cherry Poetry has a relative resistance to such ailments as coccomycosis, moniliosis, fungal diseases. To prevent the occurrence of infections and to protect the tree from insects, one should not forget about preventive measures.

• Treat the plant with special agents in the spring before the sap flow begins and in the fall during the fall. A urea solution is suitable for processing. "Akarin" and "Fitoverm" help from pests. These drugs prevent the invasion of aphids, flies, weevils, which can affect this crop variety.

• Avoid overflow, and initially place the seedling in an area with deep groundwater.

• When pruning, process all cuts with garden pitch.

• Remove fallen fruits and foliage in time.