What is the best cherry for Moscow region? Varieties suitable for the middle zone of Russia

Cherry is a useful stone fruit crop, home to which are the countries of the Mediterranean. And this means that by nature cherry trees love the sunny and warm climate of moderate humidity. However, the breeders have made sure that the cherry feels comfortable in the middle zone of Russia, bearing the winter frosts, the dry heat in the summer, the diurnal temperature changes and a number of diseases to which the trees are exposed. This is especially important, because in our climate the cold reaches 40 degrees Celsius. Therefore, cherry for the Moscow region, a variety of frost-resistant and heat-resistant, is very important for comfortable growth and fruiting in this region.

Some varieties of cherries, which have been growing for more than one century in Russia, are especially noteworthy for their characteristics and taste. These species have the same useful properties as their southern relatives. They produce wonderful liquors, jam, jams and confitures.

The best varieties of cherries for the Moscow region are Vladimirskaya, Malinovka, Mayak. They have proven themselves as resistant to diseases (scab, rot, bacteria), frosts and high temperatures. With the right inoculations, the listed varieties are best fruited, yielding a yield from one young tree to 15 kg.

Cherry for the Moscow suburbs of the Vladimir variety is considered to be a traditional Russian cherry tree. It is frost-resistant and well resists diseases. The variety is designated as mid-ripening, which means the availability of medium-term ripening of cherries. The fruits of the Vladimirsky variety have a dark red color, the mass is about 3.5 grams, the average size. Berries with dense pulp of sweet and sour taste. The content of sugars in this variety is 11%, and vitamins, in particular ascorbic acid - 27 mg / 100 g of berries. Of these berries are good jam and jam.

Cherry for Moscow suburbs of the Malinovskaya variety is classified as late-ripening varieties and ripens much later than the Vladimir cherry. Berries are medium in size with a weight of 3 to 4 grams, and are more suitable for processing in the preparation of jams. The flesh of these cherries is dense, but juicy. It is considered a high-yielding tree and yields about 14 kg from an adult tree. The variety is very winter resistant and resistant to diseases.

Cherry for the Moscow region. Beacon is a sort of bush-shaped stem. The maturity period and resistance to disease are medium. Very large berries weighing 5 g, medium-dense pulp, sweet and sour taste and very attractive appearance. All cooks consider this cherry to be universal in use.

In addition to cherries, cherry varieties for the central Russia are very interesting. Here are some of their names: Rechitsa, Leningrad black, Fatezh, Bryansk pink, Iput, Chermashnaya, Revna, Tyutchevka. All of them are highly appreciated for their taste, resistance to disease and frost resistance, the thin bark withstands long-term effects of low temperatures. In addition, all varieties, zoned for the middle band, are characterized by positive indices of stability of flower buds, which ensures high yields.