Cherry Memory of Pokrovskaya

Cherry Pokrovskaya Memory was obtained by breeders of the Dagestan Experimental Gardening Station. At the heart of the creation of the new variety, two varieties of sweet cherries were used - the Early Marki variety and theFranz Joseph". The sweet cherry variety Pamyat Pokrovskaya received its name in honor of its creator, breeder A.S. Pokrovskaya. The most favorable areas for the growth and fruiting of the new variety are the North Caucasus region of Russia, as well as the Rostov region, Krasnodar and Stavropol Territories, and the Republic of Crimea.

Sweet cherry Memory of Pokrovskaya: description of the variety and characteristics

Cherry Memory of Pokrovskaya: photo of the variety

An adult cherry tree of the Pamyat Pokrovskaya variety grows up to 5-6 meters and has a dense rounded crown. Young shoots for the first year of growth grow of medium thickness and have a green color. Flower buds (generative) and vegetative buds (growth) are located at a slight angle to the shoot and grow medium in size, but different in shape, flower more rounded, vegetative more pointed.

The leaf plate is large, from 3 to 5 cm, elongated and pointed in shape with a rounded base and uneven edges. The sheet plate is smooth both above and below, has a slight bend. The leaf petiole is 2-3 cm long and has a dark green color.

The flowers have rounded and slightly concave petals of white color with a pink tint, located opposite each other. The type of inflorescence is an umbrella, in which 2-3 flowers are collected. The shape of the corolla is a circle. The pistil is slightly higher than the stamens, 7-8 mm versus 5-6 mm. The calyx is spherical with smooth sepals margins.

Features of the variety

Cherry fruits Pamyat Pokrovskaya grow round in shape with small shoulders and a groove of the abdominal suture, dark red in color. The average size of one fruit is 20x20x20 mm and weight is up to 5 grams. The flesh of the fruit is juicy, red, with pink veins inside. The peduncle is 3.5-4 cm long, the separation of the fruit is easy, which allows you to preserve the appearance of the fruit.

Taste qualities harmoniously combine delicate sweet taste with sour notes. The fruits of this variety do not have a high keeping quality and retain freshness at room temperature for no more than 5 days after harvest. For the same reason, the variety has average transportability. The fruit stone is small, round, with a smooth surface and small depressions. Separates from the fruit pulp without additional effort.

The fruits of this variety are valued for their beautiful appearance and high taste. The main directions of use of the variety are technical and dessert. Cherry variety Pamyat Pokrovskaya is used for making jams and compotes. They are actively used in the confectionery industry and are consumed fresh.

Cherry Pokrovskaya memory: advantages and disadvantages

Cherry variety Pamyat Pokrovskaya belongs to the early varieties. The seedling begins to bear fruit 4-5 years after planting in a permanent place of growth and is partially self-fertile. Flowering occurs in the last decade of April, the fruits ripen at the same time and are ready for harvest in the last decade of May (the time frame is indicated for the North Caucasian region of Russia). From one tree, according to averaged data, it is possible to collect up to 25 kg and up to 83 centners per hectare.

The sweet cherry variety Pamyat Pokrovskaya has high resistance to low temperatures, as well as the resistance of opened flowers during spring frosts.The cultivar is moderately resistant to drought and high temperatures, but the constant lack of water can affect the appearance of the fruit and reduce yields.

Cherry Pokrovskaya Memory is unpretentious in care and does not require additional pruning, except for the annual sanitary. In addition, it is resistant to fungal diseases.