Each gardener seeks to plant in his garden only the best varieties of garden trees in order to enjoy abundant and tasty crops.
However, the taste and color of all preferences are different.
Therefore, in order to expand your knowledge of cherries, we will acquaint you with the outstanding variety of this garden tree - “Bullish Heart”.
We will tell not only about its varietal differences, but also about the tips of its proper planting.
Distinctive characteristics of sweet cherry "Bull Heart"
This variety of cherries was born thanks to the efforts of domestic breeders. It is considered one of the largest varieties of sweet cherries, which was obtained precisely on the territory of Russia. It got its name from the shape of the fruit, which they acquire in mature form.
Fruits of a grade "Bull Heart"
As already noted, the fruits of this variety are quite large in size. The average weight of sweet "Bull Heart" is 7-8 grams. The appearance of the berries is a bit like a heart; their shape is flat-round, aligned. The skin of the cherries is very dense and has a smooth surface. The color of the fruit is very dark red, close to black. Separation from the stem of dry cherries.
The flesh of the fruit is also dark red, but not as black as the skin. The structure is very dense. The pulp contains a lot of juice, which also has a dark red color. The taste of ripe berries is very pleasant, sweet with a slight touch of acid. Tasting assessment of the taste of berries has the highest rates.
The use of sweet berries "Bull Heart" is universal. The best in quality are compotes and preserves, which, after cooking, acquire a very rich dark red cherry color.
Cherry Tree "Bull Heart"
The size of the tree of this variety is usually medium, but depending on the fertility of the soil it can be more tall or lower. The shape of the crown of the cherry "Bull Heart" is pyramid, does not require a lot of care and pruning.
The density of the crown is average, the reason for which is a small number of main branches and a moderate degree of foliage. The berries are formed mainly on such parts of the tree as the bouquet twigs.
Yield tree high. Flowering and ripening of the berries of this type of cherry trees occurs in the middle periods in the middle of May and in the second half of June, respectively.
Description of shoots
The growth of the shoots of a tree is quite active. Usually they are straight, light brown. The shape of the buds formed on the shoots, ovate. The leaves of this sort of tree are large, dark green.
The inflorescences of the Cherry Heart cherries consist of 2-3 snow-white flowers that are of medium size. Petals are located at a distance from each other, do not touch. The cup has a glass form.
The main advantages of the variety
The advantages of the variety are its large and very beautiful berries, which have a unique taste. In addition, "Bull's Heart" has a high degree of resistance to low temperatures, when compared with other varieties of cherries.
It is clear that with respect to plums and apple trees, cherry is more afraid of frost, which is why it requires more attention during the winter. But still, even when lowering the temperature below zero by 25ºС, the tree did not show any damage.
The positive side of the variety is that it is practically not affected by such a disease as coccomycosis. Even if other varieties of cherries are already affected by this disease, it can absolutely not damage the “bullish heart”.
The disadvantages of sweet cherry "Bull Heart"
Unfortunately, in spite of the excellent quality of the fruits and the good resistance of the tree to frost and diseases, the variety has several disadvantages. As for the berries, then in adverse weather conditions, such as high humidity, prolonged precipitation, which are accompanied by sharp temperature changes from very high to low.
Also, despite the density of the skin of the fruit, they are very poorly to be transported, because they contain a lot of juice. Shelf life "Bullish Heart" is very short and requires immediate processing.
Tips and rules for planting cherries "Bull's Heart"
Sweet cherry is actually a very amazing variety. On the one hand, it is not very choosy for growth conditions, but on the other hand, if you do not take into account certain rules - you will not see great harvests. Therefore, our goal is to describe the main rules of planting the Bull's Heart cherries, to help you get abundant yields of berries in a few years.
When is planting a sapling of sweet cherry "Bullish Heart"
Since this variety has a very high resistance to low temperatures, it can be safely planted both in autumn and in spring. Although in any case it is better to choose a spring landing. After all, a tree planted at the very beginning of spring will be able to reliably strengthen itself in a new place, which will enable it, thus, to prepare for the first winter in a new place.
Planting in the spring should take place immediately after the snow melts, as soon as the soil becomes suitable for digging.
Why is it so dangerous to plant a sweet cherry in the fall? The whole essence of this issue lies in the fact that any sapling of any sort of sweet cherry even in one year has very long shoots, which can be largely damaged by frost. After all, the seedling root system, which has not yet taken root in a new place, will not be able to compensate the shoots for the required amount of water, which is frozen out by low temperatures.
Therefore, planting a sweet cherry in the autumn must take into account many nuances. Firstly, the landing should be carried out a few weeks before the onset of these frosts. Of course, on the territory of the Middle Volga region, planting is carried out from the end of September until the beginning of the second half of October, which is required by climatic conditions.
Secondly, before planting, it is very necessary to dig up and pour the soil so that there is enough water and air for the winter period. Thirdly, before direct planting, the roots should be dipped in water for 2 hours.
But still, even if the cherry seedling has already been purchased, it is better to prikopat it in a small hole in your garden. At the same time, seedlings communicate with each other and fall into a hole at an angle of 45º. The directions of the tops should correspond to the sub. The pit is very tightly filled with soil, putting a mound on top.
After the onset of frost, branches can also be covered with sand. To prevent the branches and trunk from getting burned by the sun, the seedling can be covered with thin boards or with a plywood sheet.
Tips on choosing a place and soil for planting cherries
When planting cherries need to bear in mind that this tree is very fond of sunlight and heat. Therefore, the site selected for planting this variety of sweet cherries should not be obscured by other garden trees and buildings. It is better to choose a place on the south side of the house where there are no drafts and no stagnation of cold air. In addition, for cherry orchard, you can create artificial elevations, making the mounds of fertile soil.
Main soil requirements, this:
- high degree of fertility;
- good moisture permeability;
- the presence of a large amount of air;
- groundwater occurrence is not higher than 1.5 meters.
Given all the above requirements, the best option for sweet cherries are such soil types as loam and sandstone. They have all properties, optimum for growth of sweet cherry.
Not recommended plant a seedling in a place where the clay soil prevails or vice versa, only sandy, if they are not carefully prepared in advance. This means that you can correct the deficiencies of the soil, where there is a lot of clay, by dismounting it with a lot of river sand.
In the sandy opposite, it is worth adding some clay. And of course, these soils must be very well flavored for 1-2 years, before planting the seedling.
Strongly not suitable for planting cherries marshland.
How to choose a good sapling of sweet cherry?
Top Tips at the choice of a good seedling, it is a good and extensive root system, as well as the presence on the trunk of the place of vaccination. In the first case, you will receive a guarantee that the seedling can effectively and quickly grow in a new place. In the second - that from the tree you bought grows exactly the sort of cherry that you bought.
The fact is that if the tree was not grafted, then it was grown from the stone of the desired grade. Since it is through the selection of seedlings of good varieties of cherries that new varieties of this tree are derived, there is a high probability that you will also receive a completely new variety on your plot that has nothing to do with the Bull Heart.
Tips for planting a sapling
Since the Cherry Heart Cherry tree is of medium size, the optimal distance between seedlings in the same row will be 3-3.5 meters. The aisles, for their own convenience and for the trees to have enough nutrients, should be made wider. The best option would be a space of 4.5-5 meters.
Pit for planting cherry prepared in 2-3 weeks. Its depth should be twice the size of the roots of the seedling, about 60 centimeters. The width is the same. The upper and lower layers of the soil should be scattered in different piles, the upper one should be mixed with 2-3 buckets of organic fertilizers and back to the pit in the form of a mound.
Before the immediate time of planting cherries, this soil will sit down and it will be convenient to spread the roots of the tree along its surface.
In addition to fertilizers, a stake should be dug into the bottom of the pit. It must be strong enough that the sapling tied to it later is reliably protected from the wind and heavy snow melting in the spring.
Seedling cherries before planting need to be very carefully examined again. If there are dried roots, the seedling should be left for 10 hours in the water and only after that should be planted.
The depth of planting the seedling should be such that the root neck is not in any way turned out to be prikopannoy soil. In this case, from the trunk may begin to grow other trees, which will interfere with the growth of cherries.
To bury the seedling should be gradually, with rarely shaking it to well fill the space between the roots. The soil is well compacted and watered abundantly (you can use up to 30 liters of water). Preservation of moisture in the soil will contribute to the mulching of the near-barrel circle with the help of humus or peat.
Rules for the care of the cherry tree "Bull Heart"
All garden trees require a lot of attention. After all, they were bred by the selection method, so without special care and feeding the trees will not be happy with large crops. In addition, very often we plant a tree far from its usual zoning, and it is possible to promote a good adaptation of the cherry tree only by good care.
What you need to know about watering cherries?
First, the main thing is not to forget that the cherry is very fond of a large amount of moisture. Therefore, it is very important to monitor the condition of the soil in which the tree grows. Usually watering is carried out at intervals once a month. But, depending on weather conditions and soil type, this regularity is adjusted individually.
On average, when watering a young tree, no more than 3 buckets of water are used, but for irrigation of a large and fruitful cherry, you need at least 6 buckets. At the same time, watering is carried out regardless of the season (excluding the winter), starting with the blooming of sweet cherries until the leaves fall. Especially important and responsible is autumn watering, since it is this water that will feed the cherry trees during the winter.
It should also take into account the strong inclination of the sweet "Bull Heart" to splitting. Therefore, it is impossible to tolerate very high levels of soil moisture.
It is also interesting to read about the rules of autumn care for cherries.
Feeding the cherry tree "Bull Heart"
AT first year after landing Cherry "Bull Heart" does not require additional feeding, since it will be fed by the substances that we put to the bottom of the pit during planting. However, in order to positively influence the growth of sweet cherries, in the spring of the second year it is worthwhile to add a small amount of fertilizers that contain nitrogen in the soil. At 1m2 you need to make no more than 120 grams. Make them when planting is strictly prohibited, because they can burn the roots of seedlings.
On second year You can feed organic fertilizers. Most often, fertilized cherry is used for fertilizing manure, diluted with water. About 1 liter of this solution is used for 1 m2 of soil. But it is made no more than once for 2 or even 3 years. The fact is that a large saturation of nutrients can play a cruel joke and negatively affect the growth of the tree.
Among the mineral fertilizer sweet cherry loves superphosphates and nitrate. They are also made periodically and in small quantities. With high acidity of the soil, it can be quenched with lime, but this is best done before planting a tree.
How to protect the cherry from frost and various pests?
Before the onset of winter, the entire near-billow soil is well loosened and watered. It can be mulched, and after the snow falls, it is good to wrap them in the stem of the cherry. Thus, neither the trunk nor the roots of the tree will not freeze through.
In order for the tree, and especially the young seedling, not to become victims of the attack of rodents, they need to be wrapped with sacking. In addition, it will protect from low temperatures, but you need to be careful that the tree does not abut beneath it. From rodents they can also save poisons scattered around the tree, tying the trunk of a sweet cherry with fir branches or shrouding it with roofing felt.
In the spring, before the start of flowering of the cherry, and after its completion, the tree is recommended to be sprayed with iron sulphate, urea, or the drug "30". They protect cherries from various diseases and prevent pest damage.
Pruning of Cherry Branches "Bull Heart"
Young cherries are capable of bearing fruits very abundantly, however, due to the insufficient development of the tree itself, its fruits may be very small. Therefore, it is recommended to prune the shoots of sweet cherries. This is what stimulates the growth of berries.
From the moment of planting it is very important to monitor the growth of the main conductor of the sweet cherry tree. It is important that he is even and he has no competitors. In the latter case, especially if the conductor was damaged or broken, among the competitors you need to choose and leave one, which, in your opinion, will be able to fully replace the missing conductor. Slices are processed using copper sulfate.
In the future, all pruning will be concluded in order to remove all damaged branches and branches of cherry. Also remove those branches that have the direction of growth in the crown.
