Cherry Vuzovskaya
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The topic of this article is Vyshnya Vuzovskaya, recommended for cultivation in the West Siberian region of Russia.
Cherry Vuzovskaya was bred at the Omsk State Agrarian University, breeders S.G. Sukhotskaya and N.I. Barsukov method of sampling of steppe cherry seedlings.
This variety was added to the state register for the West Siberian region in 1991.
Cherry Vuzovskaya: variety description
Cherry Vuzovskaya: photo of the variety
Vyshnya Vuzovskaya belongs to varieties that are ready to harvest quickly enough. The first berries can be seen already 3 years after planting the seedling.
However, it must be borne in mind that a pollinator is required for the Vuzovskaya cherry variety to obtain a harvest. The most suitable variety for this would be Novoseletskaya cherry, but other varieties of steppe cherries are also suitable.
The Vuzovskaya cherry tree itself has a small height, only 1.5 m and an oval spreading, not too dense crown, reaching almost 2 meters in diameter. The branches of this cherry are thin, slightly sinuous, and have a red tint. Lentils are grayish, of medium size, there are a lot of them. Fruiting occurs on the branches of the last year, and to some extent on the bouquet branches. The color of the bark on the main branches is gray, it has an even structure without roughness.
The cherry foliage of the Vuzovskaya variety is medium-sized, has an oval, elongated shape, slightly concave. The tip of the leaf is sharp, the edges are finely toothed, the stipules are short, they have two glands. A distinctive feature of Vuzovskaya cherry is that in autumn the leaves turn a rich yellow color, and not brown-brown, like other varieties of steppe cherry.
The cherry blossoms are white, clustered in rose-like buds of medium size. One bud contains 2 flowers on average.
Vuzovskaya cherry saplings, as a rule, take root well, they should be planted based on the 4 per 1m scheme.
The Vuzovskaya cherry variety has an average winter hardiness, plantings can partially freeze at a temperature of -40 ° C.
Features of the variety
Cherry Vuzovskaya: photo of the variety
The yield of Vuzovskaya cherry is 3.6-4.2 t / ha, under the best growing conditions - up to 17.0 t / ha. Harvesting begins around mid-July.
The fruits of the Vuzovskaya cherry variety are far from large, the average weight of one specimen is 1.5 g, the maximum values of this indicator are 2.3 g. The shape is round, slightly flattened, the color is deep red, of a dark shade. The surface of the fruits is glossy, they have an almost perfect presentation, easily detached from the long stalk, which is firmly attached to the branch.
Vuzovskaya cherry fruits have an above average taste (sweet and sour), increasing after heat treatment. The pulp of the fruit contains a lot of juice, which is red in color.
The seeds in fruits are small, round, slightly sharp, their total mass fraction is about 11%.
The chemical composition of the fruit is as follows: dry matter - 11.7%, sugar - 6.4%, acids - 1.4-1.8%, vitamin C - up to 20.6-44 mg / 100g.
Cherry Vuzovskaya: reviews of gardeners
- Kristina Vasilievna, Moscow region: “Vuzovskaya cherry is the only cherry variety growing in my garden, but it doesn't upset me. The Vuzovskaya cherry variety gives a very decent harvest, and the berries are delicious. "
- Pavel Afanasevich, Sverdlovsk region: “The frost resistance of the cultivated variety is important to me. Unfortunately, the Vuzovskaya cherry is not like that. I also don't like the small size of the fruit, but here it already tastes and color. "
