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Cherry "Narodnaya" was bred in Belarus by the breeder Syubarova E.P.
Description and characteristics
Description of the sweet cherry "Narodnaya" testifies to the unpretentiousness of this variety, it takes root even in the middle and central regions of our country. The culture grows well and bears fruit even in the Moscow region.
The tree is quite tall, powerful, branched. Branches withstand strong winds, do not break off under heavy snow cover.
Saplings take root even on infertile soils. They can be grown on loamy, sandy loam soils.
The size of the fruit is medium, the color is intense dark red with a shiny sheen.
A complete description of the "folk" sweet cherry by Syubarova testifies to the mid-ripening of the fruit.
Drought resistance and winter hardiness
Strong frosts are not a hindrance to this plant. The thick bark of the tree reliably protects it from winter frosts. The fruit also perfectly withstands intense heat without cracking.
Pollination, flowering, ripening
Sweet cherry "Narodnaya" by Syubarova belongs to self-fertile varieties, the plant does not need pollination. The culture blooms at the end of May. The fruits ripen in the second half of July.
Productivity, fruiting
The variety "Narodnaya" will not please with an abundance of harvest. During the season, it is possible to collect no more than 50 kilograms of delicious berries. But on the other hand, the percentage of ripening of berries is 90%.
Disease and pest resistance
The advantage of the Narodnaya cherry variety is its high resistance to various kinds of pests and diseases (including coccomycosis).
Advantages and disadvantages
The main virtues of culture include:
- Drought resistance and frost resistance.
- Unpretentiousness to soil and weather conditions.
- Disease and pest resistance.
The disadvantages include only a relatively small crop yield.
Conclusion
Cherry "Narodnaya" is an excellent option for growing in mid-latitudes. Even after severe frosts, the plant will delight you with a harvest of delicious sweet berries.
Testimonials
Reviews of the Narodnaya cherry are only positive.