Cherry Favorite

Cherry Lyubimitsa was bred by R.V. Korneev and L.K. Zhukova at the Dubovsky strong point. Different varieties of cherries were pollinated with Zhukovsky mixture to create a new species. It was added to the state register in 1993.

Cherry Lyubimitsa: description of the variety and characteristics

Cherry Lyubimitsa: photo of the variety

• Felt cherry trees Lyubimitsa do not grow quickly and not slowly, by the age of eight they can reach 2 meters in height, while the crown grows up to 2.5 meters in diameter.
• The main branches of the Lyubimitsa cherry variety are arched, from the trunk they diverge to the sides almost at right angles. Bark on the lower part of the trunk and on the main branches with a reddish tint and in deep cracks. Lentils are small, there are a small number of them on the trunk and branches, they are also present on the shoots.
• Shoots in the form of an arc, massive, medium-sized, smooth, brown in the sun, and gray-green in the shade. Epicotyl 2 to 30 mm long. The buds are small, cone-shaped, brown, do not have a cannon, placed one by one in a knot at an angle of 30-40 degrees in relation to the shoot.
• Felt cherry Lyubimitsa is a representative of the dendritic type of plants. It produces fruits in different ways - on flower branches and annual stems, that is, it has a mixed type of fruiting.
• The leaves of the cherry variety Lyubimitsa are oval, not very large, emerald in color with a light edging. Smooth along the edges, but with small spiny notches. The leaf plate is smooth, arched, curls downward, round in the middle, and slightly pointed towards the top.
• The stalk is short, up to 26 mm long and 15 mm wide, brightly colored. On each handle there are two small, oval, cold lilac glands. The flowers are small, cream-colored, bell-shaped, in the ovary of the fruit there are usually about 5 or 6 of them, less often there are 4.

Cherry fruits Lyubimitsa are quite large, weighing 4.9 g, ovoid, with a flattened top, scarlet, slightly darkened. The tail is not very large, open, does not adhere well to fruits. The skin is strong, viscous, absolutely not sticky. Felt cherry pulp Scarlet favorite, sinewy, well saturated with juice. It is tasty and soft, with a slightly sour taste, but sweet. The nectar is bright, rich and sweet. The taste is rated by the taster at 4.5 points. The bone comes off well from the pulp, it is small, slightly yellow. The variety can be used in any form - both raw and after heat treatment. The fruits contain sugar (7.28%), acids (1.15%), dry components (14.5%), ascorbic acid (14.37 mg / 100 g).

Felt cherry Favorite breeds independently. Reliable pollen transporters - Lyubskaya and Rastunya. The plant begins to bear fruit after 3-4 years from the time it was planted on the site or in the garden. Ripening finally ends at the end of June. Cherry variety Lyubimitsa is distinguished by a high level of fertility. The average yield for 6 years from 8-13-year-old trees, which were fed in the feeding area 5 × 2 m, 94, 5 c / ha.

Felt cherry Lyubimitsa: reviews of gardeners about the variety

• Anastasia Sergeevna, Sverdlovsk region: “This is not the first year I have been growing this variety, so I can note the important features of the variety. Cherry Lyubimitsa tolerates winter and temperature changes well. Its ground parts do not freeze, the exception is fruit ovaries. Also, the felt cherry variety Lyubimitsa has developed resistance to many diseases that are dangerous for these plant species, which is good news. "

• Sergey Maksimovich, Chelyabinsk region: “I chose the cherry variety Lyubimitsa for growing for its yield. On the forums, gardeners noted that this is almost the most prolific variety. And indeed. After the lapse of time, the Lyubimitsa cherry gave huge yields of tasty and juicy berries.I can also note the excellent tolerance of the variety to winter temperatures, which is a very important factor in the conditions of my region. "