Sweet cherry Dolores
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The article presents Dolores sweet cherry: a description of the variety, a photo, a guide to planting, cultivation, care.
Sweet cherry Dolores: variety description and characteristics
Sweet cherry Dolores: photo of the variety
The sweet cherry variety Dolores was obtained thanks to work at the Dagestan experimental station, the authors are A.S. Pokrovskaya and F-Kh.G. Kasumov. The variety has been on state trials since about 1998, but since then it has managed to establish itself as a special and rather interesting planting. Sweet cherry Dolores is the result of crossing two varieties - Napoleon black and cherries of the Lyubskaya variety. The sweet cherry variety Dolores borrowed a large number of positive characteristics from the parent crops, and very soon became quite popular. In this article, we will outline some of the characteristic features of the variety, its external features, and also talk about what measures should be taken in order to properly plant the tree and care for it. Agrotechnology plays a very significant role, because it is on it that the fruiting and well-being of planting will depend on it in the future.
The tree of the Dolores cherry variety turns out to be quite medium-sized, in height it can reach up to four meters, it grows evenly, and experienced gardeners note that, in principle, it is quite convenient to care for it. The crown is thick, leafy, looks like a stuffed ball - this gives the variety even more positive reviews, because the plantings should not only be fertile, but also attract the attention of gardeners and gardeners with their appearance.
Sweet cherry Dolores: photo of the variety
Dolores sweet cherries are round, their weight reaches seven grams, so that in general, the plantings are considered large-fruited. The external characteristics are very attractive, the berries have a marketable appearance, therefore, the variety is in demand for growing on an industrial large scale. The stone is easily separated from the pulp, it is small, so cherries are easy to process. It is recommended to plant the sweet cherry variety Dolores in all regions of Russia, except for the most northern ones. This is due to the fact that the tree adapts remarkably in different climatic regions and zones, but still in some areas it is worth taking additional measures to protect the plantings, then they will feel even more comfortable.
Large-fruited allows the Dolores cherry variety to compete with many other plantings, which are considered among the most popular in the world. The tree is quite tall, reaches a height of five meters, the shoots are straight, thickened, very strong, capable of withstanding large volumes of harvest, which will certainly be formed if the gardener observes all the rules and regulations of agricultural technology. The crown is spherical, has medium thickening, looks quite solemn and attractive, indeed, during flowering, it attracts a lot of attention. The bark itself has a slightly brown color, but over time it can darken, peel off, which indicates that the tree is gradually maturing, and it is worth looking after it more carefully so that it bears fruit for as long as possible and pleases gardeners with its abundant and tasty harvest.
Sweet cherry Dolores: photo of the variety
The growing season is about 70 days. Dolores cherries are large, the weight of one berry can be about seven grams, and in shape they are more reminiscent of slightly rounded hearts. The color of both the skin and the pulp is red, the juice also turns out to be red.The taste characteristics of the Dolores cherry variety are rated quite high, tasters emphasize the sweet taste of the berries and the density of the pulp, which allows the fruit to be stored for a long time and to be transported over long distances. Berries also retain their integrity for a long time when harvested - another advantage for those who do not yet know how to fully realize their harvest. This variety is recommended for growing in temperate climates, mainly in the southern or central parts of Russia. But there are experienced gardeners who say that they managed to grow cherries in less stable areas, and the harvest was just as good in quality.
Sweet cherry Dolores: planting varieties
Sweet cherry Dolores: description of a suitable plot
Of course, it is worth paying serious attention to where and in what area Dolores cherries will grow. Experienced gardeners say that for planting seedlings, it is recommended to select more even and elevated areas where enough sunlight will fall. In no case should you plant cherries in low areas, as rather cold fogs can fall there, and groundwater can come too close to the root system. Due to groundwater, the root system can freeze under constant moisture. As a result, putrefactive processes and fungal formations begin, which lead to the fact that the plantings become weaker, and as a result, they generally die. It is best to plant cherries in the southern or eastern parts of the garden plot, which will be perfectly illuminated by the sun, but protected from sudden gusts of wind and drafts.
There are also certain restrictions on which crops can be planted near cherries, and which should not be planted next to a tree, since such a neighborhood can cause great harm to it. For example, it should not be planted next to cherry pears and apple trees, since these crops are able to very actively draw out all useful trace elements and substances from the soil, and cherries will simply have nowhere to receive nourishment for development and growth. Also, it is not recommended to plant conifers next to cherry lindens and birches, as they are quite aggressive with respect to the soil mixture.
How are Dolores sweet cherries planted?
Saplings of the Dolores cherry variety are best chosen by those that have reached the age of two. The length of the root system should be at least 20-25 centimeters, since this length is already suitable for planting in open ground, and at the same time the plant will feel as comfortable as possible. In general, the roots should be healthy, they should not have visible mechanical or putrefactive damage, and the height of the seedlings should be about one meter, no less. In principle, you should always focus on the external characteristics of the planting material and on how the planting feels, so that the cherry will successfully take root in the future, adapt and show its full maximum growth and development. if the gardener notices any deformations or damage, then it is best for him to abandon the idea of planting this planting on his site, and opt for a healthier and stronger seedling. Before planting a seedling in open ground, it is recommended to keep it in a solution for several hours, which consists of water and a growth stimulator - Kornevin. Then the root system will be saturated with water and it will be easier to germinate after it is in the open field.
Sweet cherry Dolores: description of the landing hole
The pit must be prepared in advance - its size is 70x70 centimeters. The depth should also be at least half a meter, but in general, the size of the pit should be guided by the size of the planting materials, because the seedling needs to feel comfortable in the pit, there should not be a small or very cramped space. In the very center of the pit, it is worth filling a little fertile soil, into which sulfur potassium and superphosphate are added in advance, which have an excellent effect on the immunity of the planting material and allow it to take root as soon as possible. A small mound is formed on which the seedling itself is located.It is recommended that not one, but two gardeners take part in planting, so that one holds the seedling from above, while the second will straighten the root system and gradually pour soil onto it so that no air pockets form. The roots should be carefully and neatly straightened, they should not
Sweet cherry Dolores: variety care
When the sweet cherry of the Dolores variety is just planted in open ground, it needs nitrogen-containing components and additional fertilizing, since nitrogen takes a direct and active part in the growth and development of the shoot part of the plant. For this, urea is added to the soil. If the tree is already mature, then complex mineral fertilizers and fertilizers with a large amount of microelements can be applied. Mineral dressing should be combined with organic matter, and the main characters here are humus or compost, which the gardener can harvest on his own. Also, a small amount of ash must be added to the soil, since it contains potassium.
Pruning is another necessary condition and activity in the framework of agricultural technology and planting care. After the winter period ends, the gardener is obliged to remove all branches that are frozen or damaged, weakened after such a harsh period - this type of pruning is called sanitary. After it is completed, the cut sites are processed with copper sulfate, and then smeared with garden varnish so that infection does not get into these vulnerable areas and infections do not begin. For the winter, planting can, in principle, not be covered, as cherries calmly endure this period. But the trunk is best protected, first of all from pests and rodents, which are not at all opposed to eating bark. Young seedlings are also covered for the winter. Around November, it is worth mulching the roots to protect them from pests and from severe soil freezing. The trunk is covered with materials such as lutrasil, sponband, or you can simply use spruce branches that will allow enough oxygen to pass through, and at the same time can also reliably protect young seedlings from adverse manifestations from the outside.
Sweet cherry Dolores: description of protection against diseases, pests
Hole spot - it is manifested in the fact that foreign spots are gradually formed on the leaves, painted in a brown or reddish-brick shade. Then holes appear in place of the spots. The shoots begin to crack, gum seeps out of them, which also suggests that some negative changes are taking place with the planting, and measures must be taken immediately to combat the hole spot. Usually all diseased shoots are immediately cut from the tree and burned outside the infield. The near-trunk circle is carefully dug, it, the trunk and the tree must be sprayed entirely with a 3% Bordeaux mixture solution. If necessary, this procedure can be repeated, but it is worth focusing on the general state of the planting.
Moniliosis (in other words, this disease is called gray rot) - usually the disease is formed at very high air humidity, because it is this microclimate that is considered very favorable for the development of various fungal diseases. Spots also begin to form on the leaves, which gradually affect the fruits themselves. To get rid of moniliosis, it is necessary to cut off all damaged branches with the capture of healthy parts that may have already been infected, but the infection has not yet manifested itself. The tree should be sprayed with special preparations belonging to the fungicidal group - these are Azocene, Topsin, Horus, which are sold in specialized stores for gardeners, as well as in nurseries where the seedlings themselves are purchased.
Of the pests, the so-called cherry slimy sawfly is very dangerous - these are pests in the form of larvae, which in their external characteristics more resemble typical slugs. They actively feed on leaves, leaving bare skeletons in their place. In order to carry out preventive wood treatment, you can use such a method as a thorough digging of the trunk circle. But the larva, if they have already appeared, can be destroyed if the plant is sprayed with drugs such as Aktara and Confidor. Experienced gardeners say that folk remedies are no less effective in this case - for example, a tincture based on chamomile or ash, which is on any site.
Cherry weevil (trubovert) Is a beetle that has a very long proboscis. Basically, he survives the winter in the soil, but in the spring he moves to the tree, begins to gnaw through the branches and leaves, then moves to the formed fruits. As a result, cherries are almost massively crumbled, which means that the entire harvest is lost as well. To get rid of the cherry weevil, it is worth digging up the soil with the onset of autumn, setting traps. You can also treat the planting and soil with Inta-vir or Fufanon, which are considered inexpensive and, at the same time, very effective drugs in the fight against garden pests.
