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Growing fruit crops in the middle lane and in more northern regions, it may only be necessary to choose the right variety and provide the plant with everything it needs. Cherries Dawn will be one of the best options for growing in the northern regions.
Breeding history
The most common variety in the middle latitudes is the Zorka cherry, it tolerates the specific climate of this zone relatively well and gives the inhabitants of the northern region delicious berries. Many breeding farms have been engaged in breeding southern fruit trees for a long time, and the employees of the VIR of St. Petersburg have achieved good success in this matter. It was they who managed to combine in one tree most of the qualities necessary for growing southern fruits in a less suitable climate. Thanks to this, the best cherry variety Zorka grows and bears fruit without problems in the moderate climatic conditions of the middle zone.
Description of culture
Every self-respecting gardener has a tree of this variety; it is quite simple to recognize it among other plants in the garden.
Description of cherries Zorka is as follows:
- The fruits are heart-shaped, the average weight of each is at least 4.5-5 g. Yellow-orange hue, rich color of blush can be attributed to burgundy rather than red. The variety is distinguished by an average density of the pulp, which has a yellowish tint. The taste of ripe berries is estimated at 4.5 points, sweet cherries are characterized by sweetness with a slight sourness in the aftertaste.
- The tree grows tall and has strong branches. The crown is dense, has good landscaping, young shoots grow quickly, already in the second year they acquire a darker color.
Most often, you can find a bole of this variety in the Moscow, Leningrad, Bryansk regions. Occasionally, the plant is grown by gardeners of the Vologda region.
Characteristics
The variety has achieved popularity among gardeners due to its positive characteristics. Most people who grow fruit trees only speak well of him.
Drought tolerance and winter hardiness
The frost resistance of cherries Zorka is quite high, it tolerates drought well, but cannot be without water for a long time.
Pollination, flowering period and ripening times
To increase yields, breeders recommend having several varieties of fruit trees on their site, for Zorka good pollinators are Leningrad pink and black Valery Chkalov. The cherry blossoms are short-lived, about 4-8 days, after which the fruits immediately set and actively develop. In the photo of the Zorka cherries, you can see how beautiful they are, their ripening occurs quickly under proper weather conditions, and already at the beginning of June you will be able to pamper yourself with delicious berries.
Productivity, fruiting
The plant is distinguished by its yield, even with not very good weather conditions, about 20 kg of berries of excellent quality can be harvested from each one.
Disease and pest resistance
The variety is moderately resistant to diseases and pests due to not entirely favorable growing conditions, the plant sometimes suffers from powdery mildew or mites, with an abundance of rains, rot on the leaves and fruits may appear.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of the tree are high fruiting, excellent taste of fruits, resistance to freezing. Among the disadvantages, it is worth noting the lack of fruiting at low temperatures in the cold season.
Conclusion
It is not difficult to grow a variety such as the Zorka cherry on the site, the main thing is to choose the right place for planting and take care of the plant according to all the rules and recommendations.
