Description of the cherry variety Saratovskaya Malyshka, yield characteristics and pollinators
A summer resident dreams of pampering himself with delicious berries or preparing vitamin preparations for the winter. But for this it is necessary to grow trees and shrubs. Among the wide variety of species, there is the Baby - cherry, which conquers gardeners. Its beneficial properties and positive characteristics are an obvious plus when choosing.
Description of the variety
In order to properly grow a tree on the site, it is necessary to study the information about the type that the summer resident is going to plant. The description for the variety indicates all the necessary information. Keeping it in mind will help to correctly place the cherry on the site and take care of it as needed.
Initially, this cherry was nicknamed Saratov Baby, over time only one word remained. The variety began to be called simply Baby.
This cherry variety is a hybrid with a cherry. Therefore, among other characteristics, it also has excellent winter hardiness, excellent taste and high resistance to diseases.
Cherry Malyutka fell in love with summer residents for being undemanding to the composition of the soil and a bountiful harvest.
Characteristics of the variety
What properties does the plant have, what qualities do fruits and trees have? The summer resident needs this information in order to understand:
- whether the variety is suitable for growing in certain conditions, climates;
- whether she satisfies all the requests that are presented to her.
The plant has the following characteristics:
- Height 2.5 m.
- Fast growing.
- The crown is compact, slightly spreading.
- The bark is smooth.
- The fruits are the same, weigh 5 g.
- The shape is round.
- The taste is sweet.
- The color is dark red.
- Assessment of tasters 4.4 points.
The cultivation of the species on the site will help to appreciate all the characteristics of the variety.
Care secrets
To grow the declared crop and avoid mistakes, you should adhere to certain rules for caring for plants. Prune the tree correctly, prepare it for winter, water it in a timely manner.
Pruning
Crown formation is a mandatory process when growing cherries. This improves the yield. You should start cutting branches from the 2nd year of the tree's life.
Skeletal branches are formed, since the cherry is not tall, there is no need to limit growth. The first skeletal branch to be left is 40 cm above the ground. The strongest branch is chosen, then it is shortened by 1/3.
A little higher, another strong branch is left. It should be directed in the opposite direction from the one left earlier. The distance between them is 15-20 cm, the selected branch is shortened by 1/3. By the same principle, a third branch is left.
Then the second tier is formed.It is located at a distance of 60-70 cm from the previous one. Since the Malyshka tree is not tall, the 2nd tier consists of 1 branch.
After 60-70 cm, leave the last branch. The rest are removed without leaving hemp. In subsequent years, skeletal branches are cut using the same scheme.
In addition to forming pruning, sanitary is carried out, deformed, diseased branches are removed.
Preparing for winter
The peculiarity of the Malyshka variety is its frost resistance. Cherries do not freeze in winter, but this does not mean that nothing needs to be done in preparation for winter:
- The trunk needs to be wrapped up, saving it from attacks from rodents. To do this, it is wrapped with any available means, burlap, roofing felt or rags.
- Whitewashing the tree will save you from pests and pathogens. When preparing the solution, 10 g of copper sulfate is added to a bucket of slaked lime.
- Top dressing. During irrigation, complex mineral fertilizers are added for the last time. This will help the tree gain strength and calmly endure the winter.
A well-wintered tree will give a rich harvest for next year.
Watering
The fruiting of the tree depends on proper watering. Another feature of the Baby is drought resistance. But this does not mean that it does not need to be watered, any plant needs moisture.
Cherry does not tolerate waterlogging and flooding.
Watered in moderation, in the first year after planting, moisten once a week. Finish watering in August. With prolonged drought, water is also watered in September. An adult tree is watered 4 times with 3 buckets.
Diseases and pests
Despite the fact that Baby is a hybrid, the tree still suffers from attacks from insects and pathogens.
Control methods
In order to cope with diseases, plants must be processed. In the spring before flowering, trees are sprayed with special chemicals.
If the cherry is already in bloom, then folk remedies are used to fight diseases. They fight insects by hanging traps with sweet baits.
Prevention
Sometimes it is easier to prevent a disease than to treat a tree. To prevent the disease will help:
- Loosening the soil.
- Weed control.
- Cleaning of fallen leaves.
- Sanitary pruning.
- Filling up cracks in the trunk.
- Cleaning of fallen fruits.
Compliance with the planting rules, the implementation of agrotechnical requirements leads to the fact that cherries are more resistant to diseases and resist attacks of insects.
Cherry Malyshka has proven itself among summer residents with small garden plots.
