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Melitopol varieties of sweet cherries are traditionally popular throughout the territory of our country. This is a large and sweet berry that everyone loves to feast on.
Breeding history
Cherry variety "Melitopol Black" is in the State Register for the North Caucasus region. A variety was invented with the direct participation of a variety of culture called "French Black". Bred at the Institute of Irrigated Horticulture. M.F. Sidorenko UAAN breeder M.T. Oratovsky.
Description of culture
The tree of this variety is fast-growing. The adult plant grows to a large size. Its crown is round, thick and wide. The leaves, like the fruits themselves, are large: ripe berries reach a mass of up to 8 grams, oval, dark red (almost black) color. The pulp and juice are also dark red in color.
Characteristics
The taste is excellent, the berries are sweet with a pleasant sourness and barely perceptible (characteristic of cherries) bitterness, dense in structure.
Melitopol black cherries suitable for cultivation in the south of Russia, Ukraine and Moldova. In these regions, it is grown on an industrial scale.
The fruits do not crack or crumble.
Drought resistance and winter hardiness
The culture tolerates frost well. Even in the winter cold, at an ambient temperature of 25 C. The freezing point reached only 0.44. But during severe spring frosts, the death of pistils can reach 52%.
The plant tolerates heat well, while the fruits do not crack.
Pollination, flowering, ripening
Unlike the variety "Melitopol early" sweet cherry of this variety belongs to mid-ripening varieties of maturity. The tree blooms at the end of May, and the fruits are harvested in June. The variety requires pollination, so other varieties of cherries should be planted next to the tree.
Productivity, fruiting
The culture begins to bear fruit 5-6 years after the planting of the seedling. The yield is high. In the second half of June, up to 80 kg of tasty fruits can be harvested from each adult tree.
Disease and pest resistance
The description of the Melitopol cherry tree indicates its resistance to pests and diseases such as moniliosis and bacterial cancer.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages of the variety are:
- Winter hardiness and drought resistance.
- Excellent yield and excellent taste.
The disadvantages of this variety have not been identified.
Conclusion
Large-fruited Melitopol cherry is an excellent choice for personal and garden plots. Delicious fruits and an unpretentious tree are very popular among both experienced and beginner gardeners.
Testimonials
Reviews of Melitopol cherry are only positive.
