Cherry varieties

Today there are so many different varieties of cherries in the world that it's hard not to get confused, choosing which one to plant on your site. Help us understand cherry diversity will help our article on the best varieties of cherries.

Low-grown cherry varieties

Low-grown cherry varieties have long since gained a lot of admirers. In fact, the trees, reaching a maximum of 2.5 meters in height, grow faster and yield, and the berries from them are much easier to collect than from tall brothers. Among the low-growing varieties of cherries are particularly distinguished:

1. "Lyubskaya" is one of the oldest varieties of cherries cultivated in Russia. Trees of the "Ljubska" cherry for the first time yield a crop for 2 years after planting and are furthermore consistently pleased with abundant harvests. The berries of "Ljubska" cherries are very beautiful, but they have pronounced sourness, that's why they are used mainly for compotes and jam.
2. "Mtsensk" - refers to the frost-resistant varieties of cherries. The trees of this variety do not exceed 2 meters in height, are distinguished by good fruit bearing, and berries are usually used for processing.
3. "In memory of Mashkin" - cherries of this variety are good for both direct consumption in food, and for various preparations.
4. "Tamaris" is another frost resistant variety. The berries are sweet and sour and have a universal purpose. Trees of this variety need pruning due to overloading by harvest.

Early varieties of cherries

Those who wish to get a cherry harvest as early as possible should pay attention to the early varieties of cherries. They begin to bear fruit in early June. Among the early varieties can be identified as follows:

1. "In memory of Yenikeyev" - an early variety with a large berries dessert taste, characterized by an average resistance to frost and pests.
2. "Sania" is an early variety with medium sized berries with pleasant sourness, perfectly suitable for harvesting and simply eating.
3. "Delight" - an early variety of cherries, giving about 10 kg of delicious berries from the bush.

Large-fruited varieties of cherries

Most of the large-fruited varieties of cherries are late. But the forced expectation of harvest is more than rewarded by its excellent quality - large and juicy berries.

1. "Molodezhnaya" - this variety is the result of crossing the cherries "Lubskoy" and "Vladimirskaya". In addition to delicious berries, the variety is characterized by annual harvests, as well as increased resistance to most pests and frosts.
2. "Turgenevka" - the weight of berries of this cherry is 5-6 g, and they all have a pleasant sweet and sour taste. In addition, "Turgenevka" tolerates frosts and is almost not exposed to coccomicosis.