This variety has many names. You can meet him as a sweet "South Coast", and "South Coast Red", and "Bigarro Diber" (in honor of the gardener who spread it).
But still, the fame of Cherries "Diber Black" to a greater extent is the merit of its most beautiful and delicious fruits.
We will acquaint you with its features, rules of planting and care.
Distinctive features of the fruit
Matured cherries of this variety are large in size. Their weight is about 6-7 grams. Their shape can be described as a wide heart. The fruit is also characterized by a spacious funnel and a blunt tip.
The roughness of the surface of the fruit is practically not observed. In ripened removable berries become black and red color. There are pink skin points.. Irregularities on the surface of the fruit are created by a suture that runs along one side of the cherry.
The flesh to the period of maturity also becomes black and red color. In addition, it is very tender in mature fruits, contains a large amount of juice intense red. To taste the flesh is sweet with a slight sour taste. 100 grams of sweet cherry contains about 7.3 mg of vitamin C.
Stone of the fetus has a large size, in relation to the total mass of the fetus, it takes 7%. In addition, the bone is poorly separated from the pulp. The stem is long, about 4 centimeters.
Fruit maturity occurs simultaneously.that does not cause difficulties with the beginning of the harvest. According to their purpose, sweet cherries are defined as dessert.
Description of the cherry tree "Diver Black"
The tree in this variety of large sweet cherries. An adult fruit tree usually has medium or large size. The crown is wide-round with a large number of branches.
Faceliness is strong. The leaves have an elongated oval shape, the rounded base of which passes into an elongated apex with a sharp tip.
The first harvests begin to bring only on the 5th year after planting. In the flowering period comes in the average time. Harvesting should begin at the end of June and early July.
Yield varieties "Diber Black" very high. From one tree growing on the territory of Crimea, an average of 90 kilograms of ripe fruit is harvested. However, the maximum figures are 170 kilograms.
On the territory of Krasnodar, the average yield of the cherry tree, which is in the period of full fruiting, is slightly lower and amounts to only 70-80 kilograms.
Characteristic of shoots
The shoots that form on the tree in spring are straight and also have a greenish-brown tint. On the shoots formed flowers that form inflorescences. One inflorescence may consist of 2-3 flowers. The flowers are large, have wide oval corrugated petals.
The shape of the calyx of the flower is wide-glass. Anthers are located slightly above the stigma, thus covering it.
The advantages of the variety
Cherries "Daybera Black" is distinguished by its tasty and large fruits. They are used both directly in food in raw form, and for processing into compotes and preserves. Have a good presentation.
Also, a big advantage is very high yield varieties, which to a large extent provided by the large size of the tree. Fruit maturity occurs simultaneously in late June, early July.
The drawbacks of Cherries "Diber Black"
Self-infertile variety. Such varieties as "Bigarro Gaucher", "Jabule", "Ramon Oliva", "Godelfinger" are well suited for his pollination.
The Black Eagle, Francis, Cassini Early and Sweet Gold varieties are often used.
Winter hardiness of the tree and flower buds is average, but when lowering the temperature below 24 degrees it can be almost maximum. Also, in favorable years for the development of fungal diseases, it is often affected by coccomycosis and acute asthma.
Also, such fruit rot often occurs on fruits.
It is also interesting to read about the late varieties of sweet cherries.
Basic guidelines for planting Cherries "Diber Black"
Like any other garden tree, sweet cherry has its own requirements for planting. After all, not only the growth of seedlings, but also future harvests will depend on this. After all, in addition to the timing and characteristics of the direct planting, it is very important to choose the right and suitable place, as well as choose a quality seedling.
We will try to point out all the important points of planting Cherries "Diber Black."
What time is best for planting cherries?
Sweet cherry the best thing plant in early spring. It is during this period that she is best able to settle down to a new place, and by the beginning of summer young shoots will start growing on a young seedling.
It is important to note that plant sweet cherry stands directly after complete melting of snowwhen the land becomes suitable for landing. Also, it is not worthwhile to delay this case, otherwise, after the bud breaks, the tree will not be able to take root normally, there is a big risk of being affected by various diseases.
Autumn is also not recommended for planting cherries. This tree is very afraid of low temperatures, and can suffer greatly from the winter frost. In addition, even an annual sapling of sweet cherries has large enough growths that are especially hard to bear frosts.
We select a good place
Just like the plum, the cherry is very afraid of strong and cold winds. The reason lies in the fact that they can cut off both the flowers of the tree and its already set fruits.
Thus, the most optimal place for planting cherries is one where there are no northerly winds. Thus, select an area with gentle southern or south-western slopes. Also, cherry is better to take root in the area, if it is planted in the south of the house.
Also, sweet cherry loves a lot of sunshine and bad fruit in dark places. Since this tree is light-loving, when planting, it is often picked up a slightly elevated place (of course, no need to look for a hill), artificially raking more land.
Soil type requirements
Cherries love fertile soil, which could nourish it, ensuring the growth of trees and fruits. There should be a large amount of oxygen and moisture in the soil. However, the drainage should be good so that the water from watering or heavy rain does not stay for a long time near the roots of the tree.
The best type of soil for sweet cherries are medium-loam, and super-sandy soils are well suited. In no case do not even try to plant sweet cherries in very heavy clay soils, on peatlands or in places with sandy soil.
Do not forget that on the one hand sweet cherry likes wet soils, and does not take root on dry and infertile sandstones, but on the other hand, water stagnation can cause rotting of its roots.
In the case of the above types of undesirable soil types, the tree cannot even grow to its normal size, and if there will be fruiting, it is far from what we wrote in the section on the yield of sweet cherries "Diver Black".
Another important point when choosing a place for planting cherries is groundwater depth.
The best option is the 1.5 meter depth of their occurrence. Otherwise, experts recommend digging out special drainage ditches on your site, into which all excess water that can damage the sweet cherry will drain.
Do not forget that grade Cherries "Diver Black" is self-infertile. Therefore, in order to get a harvest from it, other cherries must grow on the site, which may become its pollinators.
There are discussions among gardeners about whether cherry can be a pollinator for sweet cherries.
Since their opinions are divided, and some say that for good fruiting of cherries, cherries must coexist with it, while others indicate that cherries cannot be good pollinator of cherries, it’s still at least better to plant cherries than not to plant nothing, or just one variety of cherries.
We select a good sapling
On the advice of gardeners to buy a sweet cherry tree sapling is more rational in the autumn, although we plant only in spring. It is at this time of the year on the market the easiest way to meet a great many varieties and their number.
Thus, even if we are aiming to buy only a sapling of the variety “Diber Black”, we will be able to choose the best option among the presented seedlings.
Good and fruitful Cherry trees must be grafted, because of the seedling that grew out of the stone, it is unlikely that a varietal tree will grow with large, high-quality fruits. Therefore, choosing a sapling, well inspect its trunk and take the one on which you can see the vaccination site.
When choosing a tree, it is important to pay attention not to how old it is, but what is its root system. After all, the sweet cherry can be planted in both one-year and two-year-olds, the main thing is that its roots should be large and have many branches.
Please note that the height of a one-year cherry seedling is usually about 70-80 centimeters, and a two-year-old is about a meter.
For safe transportation, the roots of the seedling are wrapped with a damp cloth, and on top of it with an oilcloth. If you bought it in the fall, then for the winter, dig a little tree in a small ditch, so that even a thick layer of fallen snow can completely cover it with itself.
Until spring, the seedling will remain in the best condition in this position, and after spring planting it will be able to start very quickly.
The correct scheme of bookmarking cherry orchard
When planting cherry seedlings it is very important to consider the size of their growth. Since the variety "Diber Black" has a tall tree, for successful growth and fruiting the best distance between the trees of one row will be 3 meters.
However, the aisles should be much wider. The best option for cherries of this size would be a distance of 5 meters.
Description of the process of planting seedlings
Preparation for planting cherries must begin in advance, taking into account the characteristics of the soil for planting. If we plant a tree in the spring, we prepare the soil in the fall. If the soil on your site is of the types that we have listed as not recommended for planting cherries, it can still be somewhat improved.
Heavy clay is mixed with river sand, and clay is added to the sands, on the contrary. Practically the whole plot for planting cherries should be dug upwhile bringing on 1 m2 of soil 8-10 kilograms of humus. It is possible to replace organic approvals with mineral ones, using 150-200 grams of superphosphate or saltpeter for the same space.
From 400 to 500 grams of lime is applied to acidic soils with the expectation of 1 m2.
The width and depth of the pit should be about 60 centimeters. The walls of the pit should be steep, and not narrowed to the bottom. In the bottom of the pit should drive a strong countwhich in the first two years will serve as a support for our sweet cherries.
At the bottom of the pit we pour a mixture of the upper fertile soil ball with humus (10-15 kg), potassium sulfate (50-60 grams) and superphosphate (100-120 grams). This mixture should occupy only a third of the pit and should be covered in the form of a mound, covering it on top with a layer of non-fertilized soil.
Before planting it is important to once again inspect the sapling and in the case of drying of its roots, it should at 6 o'clock in the water. Next, we spread the roots of the seedling over the mound in the pit and cover it with earth to half.
Having well tamped down the earth, in order that air does not remain near the roots, a bucket of water should be poured into the pit, only after which the whole pit can be filled up.
Keep in mind that the root neck must remain above the soil surface; to do this, it should be raised by 4-5 centimeters. Later, she will settle on her own level. The soil is once again well compacted and a roller is made around the trunk that will hold water near the seedling.
Naturally, we pour another bucket of water under the tree and mulch the soil with peat or humus (this will keep moisture in the ground for longer). Do not forget tie a seedling to a cola.
What you need to know about the care of varieties of cherries "Diver Black"?
We have already said that sweet cherry loves water. Therefore, it should be watered regularly, especially during periods of drought.
If it is usually recommended to water the cherries once a month, then during periods of drought, it is possible to take part up to once a week. At the same time, on one adult tree should go from 4 to 6 buckets of water. It is especially important not to allow the soil to dry out during the ripening period of sweet cherries, since this can cause cracking.
Young trees are fertilized in May and June, and for adults you can give a little extra feeding.
The best fertilizer is slurry, which is diluted with water 1: 6. Also, a complex mineral can be applied to a bucket of organic fertilizer - just 1 spoon. Also, it has a good effect on the growth and fruiting of ash cherries, in the spring it is recommended to bring urea into the soil.
Before the onset of winter, the soil around the trunk is well dug and watered. Also, about 1 gram of superphosphate is added to 1 m2. With snow falling, the trunk should be carefully wrapped. Young, just planted in the spring, seedlings recommended dropping, bending down to the ground.
In order to prevent the tree from being affected by diseases and pests, it is sprayed with special solutions every spring before flowering and after it, which must be selected together with consultants in specialized stores.
Also, it is important to constantly monitor the condition of the leaves, bark and fruits in order to be able to prevent the development of the disease in time.
Pruning of both young and adult trees is directed to the removal of unnecessary branches that grow inside the crown, or are competitors for the main ones.
A young tree is also important every spring. prune young shootsto stimulate the growth of berries. Sick and dry branches are recommended to burn. Places of cuts are processed by garden pitch, so as not to cause diseases.
