Cherry Griot Belorussian

Cherry Griot Belorussian
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Appeared when crossing: Griot Ostheim x Novodvorskaya
  • Barrel type: wood
  • Growth type: vigorous
  • Crown: pyramidal, raised, medium density
  • Flowering and fruiting type: on bouquet branches
  • Fruit size: large
  • Fruit shape: rounded
  • Fruit color: dark red
  • Fruit weight, g: 5,7
  • Pulp color : Dark red
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Various varieties of cherries are produced every decade. Breeders cross certain species to achieve the desired result. A good crop should have a high yield, good low temperature tolerance, and immunity to a number of diseases. Cherry Griot Belorussian is a hybrid that many will like due to its unique characteristics.

Breeding history

The variety appeared when crossing Griot Ostgeimsky and Novodvorskaya cherries. Since 2004, it has been on variety trials. It has not yet been included in the State Register for the Russian Federation, but it is recommended for subsequent breeding in nurseries, plantations and for private cultivation.

The Griot variety itself has its roots in Turkey. And the species came to us approximately in the 50-60s of the last century. It was at this time on the territory of the USSR that new varieties of culture were actively developed for subsequent reproduction throughout the territory of the Soviets.

There are quite a few varieties that originated from Turkish cherry. Mainly because one of the ingredients is the Griot Ostheim cherry.

In addition to Griot Belorussky cherries, you can find the following Griot varieties.

  • Melitopol. Dominates on the territory of Ukraine, since the culture was created by a Ukrainian breeder.

  • Moscow. One of the most popular types of this selection in Russia.

  • Rossoshansky.

  • Michurinsky.

Description of the variety

The tree is vigorous, but reaches a height of only 2-3 m. The crown is of medium thickening. If several cherry trees are planted too close to each other, then their tops will intertwine over time, which visually increases the density. The crown resembles a pyramid in shape. At the bottom, the branches go more to the side, and the higher the branch, the more it tends upward.

Leaves are medium in size, there are quite a few of them, arranged in pairs or in a chaotic manner. The color is green, matte. Too strong sunlight may curl the leaf plate slightly.

Peduncles are most often formed in small bouquet branches. But in the variety, you can sometimes find single buds.

Growers note good taste data, yield, as well as excellent transportability of berries over long distances.

After harvest, the fruits are stored in a dark, cool and dry place for up to 10 days. If you pick slightly unripe berries, then their shelf life can increase to 14-18 days. For better storage, you should not wash the cherries.

Fruit characteristics

The berries are large, round in shape. Their mass reaches 5-7 g. In the center, where the stalk is attached, there is a small depression. The skin is glossy, with a slight bloom, dark red in color. The longer a berry ripens on a branch, the darker and softer it becomes.

The pulp is of medium density, very juicy and tender. The color of the pulp is dark red. A medium-sized seed is formed inside; it is easily removed from the berry.

The variety belongs to the universal, so the fruits can be eaten fresh, juices, preserves, jams, mashed potatoes, jellies can be prepared from them. Berries tolerate freezing well and do not lose their external and taste characteristics.

Taste qualities

Gardeners note the exquisite and refined sweet taste of Griot Belorussky cherries. The longer the berries ripen, the softer and sweeter they become. Sour taste predominates in fruits harvested ahead of time. The cherry tasting score is also on top - 4.8 points.

Ripening and fruiting

The first harvest falls on 4 years after planting, which classifies the crop as early-growing. Ripening period is average. Flowering occurs in late May - early June, and lasts up to two weeks. Fruiting is slightly extended, falls on the 2-3 decade of July. Although the berries are formed almost simultaneously, they ripen gradually.

When growing cherries on your site, you need to know some of the features of fruiting. After planting, the cherry tree usually does not bear fruit for the first few years. Under favorable conditions, this crop can bear fruit in 2 or 3 years. However, you often have to wait 4-5 years.

Yield

Cherry has a high yield, on average up to 17 tons per hectare. From one tree remove from 7 to 10 kg of berries. Much depends on the region and weather conditions.

Self-fertility and the need for pollinators

The culture belongs to the self-infertile type, therefore it needs additional pollination. For this, it is recommended to plant pollinator varieties at a distance of 2-3 m.

Vianok cherry is suitable for pollination. He has the same timing of the beginning of flowering. And you can also plant the varieties Volochaevka and Novodvorskaya.

Landing

Health and good fertility largely depend on the place where the cherry will grow. It is necessary to choose a place with neutral soil so that it is well lit by the sun. In this case, a strong draft should be avoided.

You can plant cherries in autumn and spring. When planting a plant, you should be guided by a 5x3 m planting scheme.

After planting, the trunk must be tied to a support. Spill the ground around with 2 buckets of water.

For guaranteed survival of a cherry seedling in a summer cottage, all basic requirements should be strictly observed during planting. It is necessary to correctly determine the timing of planting, correctly choose a seedling, prepare a planting pit.
Cherry grafting is an agricultural technique, during which one plant fragment is transferred to another to obtain a new crop with its own characteristics and properties. During the procedure, the aerial part of one tree is spliced ​​with a fragment of another culture. This will increase the yield of the cherry tree as well as increase its resistance to diseases and pests.

Growing and care

The main care is as follows.

  • Normalized watering. Cherry will not only have enough groundwater and rain, especially in dry summers.

  • Top dressing must be carried out for 2-3 years of life.

  • Pruning of dry branches is carried out 2 times a year.

  • For the winter, the trunk should be whitewashed to the first lower branches. Only young seedlings need to be covered.

One of the keys to a good cherry harvest is proper care, a mandatory step of which is pruning. Pruning is one of the simplest procedures, and it doesn't require a lot of tools and time. After the procedure, the cherry tree redistributes a significant part of its vitality to the formation of a crop, which becomes better and more stable.
For abundant fruiting and successful growth, the cherry tree must be fed. Cherry makes rather high demands on the quality of feeding. For it, you can use both organic and mineral mixtures. At each stage of the growing season of a fruit tree, it needs different trace elements.
Cherries are found in almost every garden plot. And if every year she pleases with a bountiful harvest of large and sweet berries, then the question arises about the reproduction of such an effective variety. Cherries can be propagated by cuttings, seeds, layering, grafting, shoots. Each of the methods has its own characteristics.
Main characteristics
Appeared when crossing
Griot Ostheim x Novodvorskaya
Appointment
universal
Yield
fruitful
Average yield
up to 17 t / ha
Transportability
good
Wood
Barrel type
wood
Growth type
vigorous
Crown
pyramidal, raised, of medium density
Flowering and fruiting type
on bouquet twigs
Fruit
Fruit size
large
Fruit weight, g
5,7
Fruit shape
rounded
Fruit color
dark red
Pulp color
Dark red
Pulp (consistency)
medium density, juicy
Taste
sweet and sour
Juice color
Dark red
Bone size
average
Separability of the bone from the pulp
good
Fresh fruit tasting
4.8 points
Growing
Self-fertility
self-infertile
Pollinator varieties
Volochaevka, Vianok, Novodvorskaya
Fruiting type
on bouquet twigs
Winter hardiness
good
Landing scheme
5 x 3m
Coccomycosis resistance
steady
Resistance to moniliosis
steady
Maturation
Early maturity
in the 4th year after planting
Ripening period
average
Fruiting period
second-third decade of July
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