Sweet cherry darling

The Stavropol Horticultural Experimental Station bred a new variety Cherry Golubushka by crossing two popular varieties Zhabule and Denissen. Under the strict guidance of the authors A.I. Seredenko and V.V.Starykh. At the beginning of 2000, there was a zoning of the variety on the territory of the North Caucasus region.

Sweet cherry Golubushka: description and characteristics

A medium-sized sweet cherry tree Golubushka with the formation of a crown in the form of a wide pyramid, a slight upward rise of the branches, a thickening of the average. The average degree of growth strength of the skeletal branch, thick base, when growing from the main trunk, form an angle of 50 degrees, the average ability of the productivity of the formation of shoots. Large-sized leaf plates, narrow, obovate formation, acquired green color, smooth surface structure, matte finish, double-blunt-serrate framing along the edge of the leaves.

Large-sized sweet cherry flowers form white petals. A mixed type of main fruiting is noted. 2-6-year-old wood takes part in the formation of the main number of bouquet branches, which reach the highest productivity only after 3-5 years after planting in the growing area.

Features of the sweet cherry variety Golubushka

Sweet cherry Golubushka: photo of the variety

The average period of fruit ripening distinguishes this variety of sweet cherry Golubushka from its congeners, the main harvest time is from 25 to 28 June. Enlarged berry sizes, up to 8 grams, with one-dimensional ripening and the formation of broad-heart-shaped outlines. A smallish abdominal suture, barely noticeable against the general background, does not have the peculiarity of cracking at the perfect maturity of the fetus. Medium-density skin, enhanced waxy coating on the surface of the berry. The skin separates freely from the pulp. The funnel is shallow in depth, but rather wide in shape, the top is slightly rounded, and slight elongation is observed. Typical for the culture, the main color of the berry is yellow with a pink-reddish tint, covering up to 3/4 of the entire surface of the berry. The same, clarified yellow pulp, you can observe a creamy shade, the pulp density is average, when used fresh, a slight crunch is created. Increased juiciness of sweet taste with obvious sourness in the aftertaste. Taste distinctive from other varieties. The juice of this variety is completely colorless. The stone is of medium separation from the pulp, and of a corresponding medium size. The small stalk is endowed with good separation from the branches. Chemical and biological composition of fruits: acids make up 0.62%, dry matter almost 15.9%, sugar composition up to 13.9%. Good transport resistance. The variety is intended for universal use.

Sweet cherry Golubushka belongs to self-fertile varieties with medium flowering times. The most optimal pollinators for Golubushka will be Franz Joseph, Etok Beauty, Dybera black, this combination leads to the formation of an early ripe harvest. At 4 years old, the tree is able to enter the time of full-fledged fruiting, the report is from planting to the immediate place of cultivation. A very high-quality yield was noted when the tree reached 8 years old, almost 40 kilograms of berries from each tree.

The increased resistance of the sweet cherry Golubushka to the cold winters of not only the tree, but also the fruit bud has been declared and tested. But the resistance of the variety to such a disease as coccomycosis, a relative assessment is enough.It is also possible damage in the form of cracking of the fruit during prolonged rainy weather.
The formation of sweet cherries Golubushka occurs on the basis of an improved, discharged system of tiered crown formation. The sweet cherry variety Golubushka has a requirement for a sufficient amount of sunlight, good soil moisture and sufficient heat for comfortable growth. Reacts very positively to additional fertilization and pruning for rejuvenating purposes. Demanding enough to carry out preventive work to prevent the appearance of various diseases and parasitic pests.

Sweet cherry Golubushka: the pros and cons of the variety

• distinctive early maturity of the crop;
• high rates of the obtained harvest;
• average indicators of growth and development strength of sweet cherries Golubushka;
• large-sized fruits have excellent taste;
• positive characteristics of the external presentation and technological features;
• use of preferential universal purpose;
• good immunity to coccomycosis and berry cracking in rainy weather.

If about the disadvantages of the sweet cherry variety Golubushka, then these include:

• self-fruitless orientation of the sweet cherry variety Golubushka;
• if you want to achieve the best indicators in the amount of yield, additional plantings of the recommended pollinators are needed;
• the fruits are completely unsuitable for mechanized harvesting.