Cherry Garland: variety description, photo, growing guide

The article presents a cherry Garland: a description of the variety, photos, characteristics, instructions for planting, protection, cultivation.

Cherry Garland: variety description and characteristics

Cherry Garland: photo of the variety

Breeders regularly manage to obtain completely new and unique varieties of cherries that can satisfy the desires and needs of even the most sophisticated gardeners. Cherry Garland is a typical duke (dukes are called a hybrid of cherry and sweet cherry). The cherry variety Garland was created by A.Ya. Voronchikhina, one of the employees of the Rossoshan Experimental Gardening Station.

The breeder crossed two varieties - Krasa Severa andZhukovskaya, and as a result we got such an interesting and rather atypical variety. Around 2000, the Garland cherry variety was finally recommended in order to grow it in the North Caucasus region and, of course, its fame quickly spread throughout other regions and districts of our country, as well as a little beyond its borders. But the Garland cherry still refers more to ordinary cherries than to cherries, so we will consider some of the features of planting and care just from the point of view of the features of cherry plantings. But we will talk about this in the second part of our article, and in this section we will tell you more about varietal characteristics and describe the planting itself.

Cherry Garland: photo of the variety

Cherry Garland is formed in the form of a rather low tree, although its height can reach three to four meters. The crown is round, not very dense, mainly consisting of twigs that extend from the trunk at right angles. But the crown can be formed independently if the gardener has a desire to create that shape and the type of crown that he would like to see on the site. Cherry variety Garland calmly treats the formations and reacts normally to pruning, quickly recovering on its own. Young shoots are rather smooth, even, painted in a reddish tint. But with age, the color of the Garland cherry can change, it becomes darker, almost gray-black. This is a normal occurrence for cherry planting, and the color can sometimes determine how old the cherry has reached.

Fruiting of the Garland cherry variety usually begins on the shoots of the previous year, and also fruits can form on numerous bouquet branches. The most important thing is to constantly monitor the state of the planting, not to allow unfavorable features, diseases to develop, and also so that cherries are in no way affected by pests. Young shoots of Garland cherry, which were formed this year, bear only vegetative buds, but next year they will begin to bear fruit, so it is recommended to constantly monitor their growth, prune if necessary, so that the plantings feel more comfortable and safe. In addition, the overall appearance of the tree will depend on pruning, so you should be as careful with all this. But we will talk about this a little later, when we move on to the part with agricultural technology and care for the Garland cherry plantings.

Judging by the fact that gardeners leave a fairly large number of reviews about this variety, the Garland cherry differs in that the fruits are very large on it.But the originator initially indicated in his description that the fruits are miniature - one Garland cherry reaches a weight of four grams no more.

Description of Cherry Fruit Garland

Cherry variety Garland: photo

In their shade, both the fruits and the juice that is obtained from them are distinguished by a rich red hue. This means that cherries can belong to the group of so-called morels or griots. Now let's explain what this means: all varieties of cherries, depending on the color of the juice, can be divided into several groups - these are morel (griots) or amorel. In moroles, the juice is colored in rich shades (like in the cherry variety we are considering), but in amorels the juice can be very light, just like their color. So the gardener, when choosing a particular variety, should also pay attention to similar characteristics that can play a significant role. You always want to have classic cherry plantings, but there are those gardeners who deviate from the classics and can grow exotic varieties. Moreover, do not worry - even very unusual varieties today can adapt to the reality of Russian household plots, and the harvest is no worse, many do not even see the differences.

The flesh of cherries The garland turns out to be very dense, but at the same time it is wonderful - fragrant and incredibly juicy. The stone is small in size, it separates from the pulp without any problems. Thanks to this, it is possible to process the resulting crop much faster and without difficulty for subsequent harvesting. The tasting rating of Garland cherries is 4.7 points on a five-point system - gardeners speak of cherries as incredibly tasty and aromatic. It is also worth saying that the composition of the Garland cherry is quite rich and very useful for the human body, for its health, metabolism and immunity - dry substances, sugar and acids, as well as vitamin C, which have an excellent effect on different systems of the human body, go to fruits. The most important thing is that Garland cherries are really delicious, they can be combined with other berries or fruits, especially if the gardener prepares salads or preparations.

Cherry Garland: flowering, fruiting

The cherry blossoms of the Garland variety fall in May, but it may shift to earlier or later dates - everything here will depend on the conditions and in what climate this planting grows. But usually the terms are shifted either to the first half of the month, or to the second, no other changes are envisaged. If the cherry blossoms of the Garland variety do not bloom for a long time, then the gardener should think about why this is happening, what is wrong with the plant, why it reacts in this way to external conditions, and what needs to be changed in order for the tree to give flowers. The abundance of flowering will further depend on the abundance of fruiting, therefore this factor is one of the initial and most significant.

If we talk not about the timing of flowering, but already about the timing of the ripening of Garland cherries, then experienced gardeners and the breeders themselves boldly attribute this variety to the mid-season group. If, however, those who call cherries are medium late. Here, again, a lot depends on the climatic conditions of the area in which this variety grows, as well as on whether the gardener himself was able to take care of the cherries so that the tree would yield a crop ahead of schedule or on time. Hence the difference in assessments in that, sooner or later, fruiting begins. Sometimes it can be regulated - if you plant a tree in favorable conditions and regularly monitor it, implementing all the rules and subtleties of agricultural technology and care. Ripening of Garland cherries usually occurs in the second half of July, and if cherries grow in very hot conditions, then the fruits can be harvested at the very beginning of July. In any case, many factors add up so that fruiting can be a little "floating".

Cherry Garland: variety yield

By the way, I would like to say a few words directly to the yield of Garland cherry. This cherry can be called a fast-growing one, since you don't have to wait long for the harvest. Trees grow to a large size quickly enough, and fruiting occurs in the fourth or fifth year after the seedling was planted in the open field. At this time, the height of the Garland cherry tree already reaches three meters, further growth slows down, but it still exists, and every year the tree adds several centimeters. Under favorable conditions, it will be possible to collect up to ten kilograms of large and ripe berries from a five-year-old cherry tree. According to this indicator, Garland cherry is ahead of many other cherry varieties, which are also very popular today, and the gardener is striving to improve them. They have something to compare with in such an abundance of landings, and they have what indicators to focus on. In this respect, the cherry really managed to get ahead of many of its fellows, and even parental cultures.

The average yield of Garland cherry is approximately 45 centners per hectare of land. On an industrial scale and in appropriate plantings, about one hundred centners per hectare of land can be harvested. Again, the plantings and their saturation depend on the purpose for which the gardener decided to grow this variety on the site. These can be small home gardens where from one to two trees will fit, or there can be industrial plantings, when cherries are grown not only for consumption and processing for their own purposes, but also for mass production and sale of fruits in markets, in supermarkets. Accordingly, the methods of care can also change from this, and the form in which planting is carried out and, of course, the amount of harvest from one site, from a hectare of land, changes. If we talk about average figures, then the maximum yield of one adult Garland cherry tree varies from ten to twelve kilograms. The average lifespan of one tree can be up to fifteen years. If the cherry planting was carried out in the southern region, then the tree can live longer than twenty years and, accordingly, the fruiting period can also be noticeably stretched.

Stability, advantages, disadvantages, specificity of the variety

Initially, Garland cherry was bred as a planting that will have high immunity and stress resistance, and will be able to withstand a disease such as coccomycosis - a fungus that develops very actively and, accordingly, which can lead not only to the loss of an abundant and tasty harvest, but also to death the entire landing. If the year is rainy, and there is a lot of heavy wet rainfall, then this can lead to the fact that the tree will nevertheless become infected with the fungus, but this can be avoided - it is enough to carry out preventive and recreational measures and treatments so that the trees feel much more comfortable and safe. ...

If we talk about other diseases and dangerous infections, as well as pests, then, in principle, it should be said that the Garland cherry variety has an average level of resistance to them, but still the gardener should not ignore preventive measures and treatments that will help protect the tree itself , future harvest. So it is necessary to be very attentive to such conditions, and the result will not be long in coming. In addition, experienced gardeners recommend organizing treatments and preventive measures in spring, when the Garland cherry is already waking up after winter and can best perceive all drugs or other substances, interventions from gardeners that can somehow affect the plant, its condition ...

The variety has its advantages, but there are also disadvantages.Among the advantages of this planting, one can single out the fact that the variety is absolutely self-fertile, which means that planting does not require additional pollinator varieties to demonstrate a high level of fruiting. The second advantage is that the berries are very tasty and large, they want a lot here will depend solely on subjective assessments and on the tastes of the gardeners themselves, so everyone should try to grow a planting on their own, and then decide whether the fruits are sufficiently large and tasty, and is this tree worth the effort and time that the gardener himself invests in them. It is also worth saying that the yield of the variety is at a high level, but this can only be achieved thanks to the care and attention from the gardener himself.

But the cherry variety Garland has no drawbacks as such - it also grows well in comfortable conditions for itself, is demanding in some events and additional care, if the planting is grown in conditions where there is no climate stability and there are sharp temperature changes. Although experienced gardeners say that, in general, plantings react absolutely calmly to such conditions - sometimes they need the gardener to carry out additional fertilizing and simply maintain the vital activity of the planting with the help of treatments. But the rest of the cherry Garland is a wonderful plant that has rules of planting and subsequent care that are quite standard for cherry crops. We will take a closer look at the intricacies of caring for a plant and tell you what the agricultural technology of this beautiful tree is.

Sometimes fruiting can be carried over to the third year after the seedling has been sent to the open ground. Again, many aspects mainly depend on agricultural technology and on whether the gardener himself was able to create a microclimate for planting in which she would be very comfortable and good. Otherwise, Garland cherry, in principle, has similar features with many other felt varieties, but you should never confuse them with each other, because differences can occur in any case. Berries have an attractive presentation and contain many substances useful for the human body - dry substances, acids (ascorbic and titratable), as well as pectins, which have a positive effect directly on human immunity. We can say about one varietal feature - the so-called twin fruits can form on the tree. Not one berry can be fixed on one stalk, but two at once. This is mainly due to the fact that flowers can form not one, but two pistils and, accordingly, each pistil is capable of fertilization. It all looks very attractive and even a little fabulous, so the variety really enjoys a certain popularity among gardeners who like to delight themselves with such small, but very cute little things.

Basically, the Garland cherry variety is recommended for growing in the North Caucasus region. And today it is still being tested in various territories. The variety has already settled in the south of the Voronezh region, as well as in the north of the Rostov region. Gardeners predict that if the variety is actively cultivated in the future, it is highly likely that the results will not be long in coming. In general, the Garland cherry has a very great potential, and over time it can really become quite popular, which means that the planting area will expand. Next, let's talk a little about the intricacies of agricultural technology, planting and care, since this information is really extremely necessary for studying by any gardener - both experienced and just taking the first steps in growing fruit and berry crops.

Cherry Garland: planting and caring for the variety

Selection of seedlings, preparation for planting

Next, it is worth talking about how to select and prepare planting materials so that the seedlings are ready for normal growth and development. Cherry seedlings Garland should be chosen only in specialized garden centers, as well as in nurseries. In the same place, the gardener will receive all the most detailed information on what kind of variety it is, what type of rootstock is, and also what is the planting age, and whether the seedling is ready to be sent to open ground. The root system of a cherry seedling Garland must be sufficiently developed, very strong. A large number of thin roots should also form on it, which just absorb useful and nutritious components, which can also develop, absorb moisture into the root system. There should be absolutely no damage on the shoots, and in general the entire planting should be as strong as possible, the bark should be free of damage or unnecessary growths, which may signal that something is wrong with the planting, that the seedling could pick up some infection.

The rules for the selection of planting materials (seedlings) cherry Garland can be listed in the form of the following aspects:

• Cherry seedlings Garland are distinguished by absolute health, fresh and attractive appearance. The bark should be strong, free from damage, fungal growth or other growth that could signal that something is wrong with the cherries. The root system is also examined - it must also be completely healthy and without damage.
• The best seedlings of the Garland cherry variety are annual plantings, the height of which varies from seventy to eighty centimeters. You can also use two-year-old seedlings, which are 110-120 centimeters high.
• the root system must be complete and well developed, at least 25 centimeters long
• if the cherry seedling Garland has a height of over 120 centimeters, then this indicates that it was overfed with nitrogen-containing components in the store or nursery. Because of this, plants can be large, but at the same time they will be completely non-resistant, which means that with the first frost there is a high probability that the plant will not survive and die. If the seedlings are just like that, then it is recommended not to plan planting before the onset of winter frosts, as this can lead to the fact that the seedlings will die from freezing.
• own-rooted cherry seedlings Garland - they are considered the most winter-hardy. But if we talk about grafted seedlings, then it is recommended to plant them in the spring, since it is at this time that they will feel most comfortable. If all these conditions are taken into account, then it is possible to strengthen the planting, to take into account all the subtleties of agricultural technology. It can certainly be difficult for a less experienced gardener to grasp all of this information all at once, but overall it is not a problem. Cherries can forgive some mistakes in planting, in care or agricultural technology, if these mistakes are not constantly repeated. This is the only way to learn something new, increase your knowledge of planting and caring for cherries and try to improve the condition of your personal plot.

About eight hours before the seedling is sent to the open ground, the root system should be dipped in a solution based on a growth stimulant. The root is the best option for this - this is ideal for the roots to awaken, so that the planting feels more comfortable, so that the roots begin to gradually saturate. At the same time, it is very important to take into account the planting algorithm, because the health and fertility of the plantings, their yield and, in general, how the plantings themselves will take root in the personal plot will depend on the timeliness and process.

If the gardener has decided to plant not one, but several cherry trees at once, then the distance between them should be about 3.5 meters, no less.Each planting needs free space, the plant must have the freedom to grow both at the roots and at the top. A pit for planting is prepared in advance, if it is a spring planting, the pit is dug in the fall. Much depends on the condition of the soil, on its composition. For example, if the soil is very heavy, it is clayey in composition, then it is necessary to create a drainage layer, which consists of sand or gravel. The drainage layer is installed at the very bottom of the planting pit, its height should be about ten centimeters. A peg is installed in the very center of the pit, to which the gardener will then tie the seedling. This is necessary so that a still very young and immature plant can develop calmly without succumbing to drafts or possible strong gusts of wind.

Around the established column, the root system of the plant is placed, which must be straightened. The roots are gradually covered with soil mixture, and the roots should be constantly shaken so that air pockets do not form around the root system. In planting cherries, not one, but two gardeners should take part - one will hold the seedling on top, and the second will install the root system. The site of inoculation and the root collar must necessarily be on the surface, since if they are deepened, this can lead to not the most positive consequences. It is also worth mentioning that just after the hole is completely filled up, the gardener should water the seedling using one or two buckets of water. The water must be settled, at room temperature, since if you water with very cold water, this can lead to the fact that the root system of an immature plant will experience shock and will not take root normally, and even more so it grows or develops. After watering, the soil between the roots should be slightly compacted.

Cherry Garland: landing dates, care after planting

In general, every gardener has the right to independently decide for himself at what time to plant a cherry seedling - in spring or in autumn. There are no unambiguous requirements, installations or answers to this question, but there are recommendations that should always be followed in order to get the most meaningful and best result from this process. Some say that Garland cherry seedlings are recommended to be planted in the autumn, and there are several pretty good reasons for this:

• planting cherries in spring Garland comes with risks that do not exist if the gardener decides to plant cherries in the fall. In the spring, the seedling can be attacked by recurrent frosts, and also due to sudden temperature changes, immunity can also sharply decrease. As a result, in the spring, when all the plants wake up and begin the process of active life, cherry seedlings, on the contrary, can experience severe stress and ailments, and sometimes young plantings may not take root at all and die.
• during autumn planting on the Garland cherry variety, there is a minimal impact from adverse external factors, especially if we are talking about natural factors. If the seedling is planted in accordance with all the requirements of planting and agricultural technology, and if all comfortable and optimal temperature conditions have been created, then in the fall the plant has more chances to adapt faster and more successfully and take root even before the very first frosts come. As a result, there will be another advantage in the autumn planting that deserves attention.
• in the fall, any damage and wounds will heal quickly and efficiently. Saplings can be pruned, and this can be done not only after planting, but even in front of it. For all the time of rest in the spring, the wounds will heal much faster. In this way, Cherry Garland will feel safe and comfortable, and self-healing will be regulated much more efficiently.
• trees planted in autumn develop much faster than spring plantings. The root system has time to adapt and grow, and with the arrival of spring, the trees increase their vegetative mass. Accordingly, there is a high probability that fruiting at the planting will begin much earlier. But, again, such a result can be achieved only if the gardener observes all the rules and regulations for planting and subsequent care for cherries. We will talk about these points in more detail later.

In addition to the fact that the autumn planting of Garland cherries has its undeniable advantages, there are also risks that we simply cannot ignore. The root system can freeze slightly and the entire tree can be uncomfortable when very severe winter frosts set in. So with an autumn planting, you should have time to do this before the frosts come (about two to three weeks before their onset), and for the winter the cherry seedling will need additional shelter. But usually this should be done in the first year after planting, then the cherries will adapt, strengthen and, accordingly, in favorable territorial conditions, the trees will not need additional shelter.

Secondly, it is worth noting that in winter the seedlings can become icy, due to heavy snowfalls and sharp gusts of wind, planting may experience inconvenience. For this reason, the risk of developing diseases is high, or the seedling itself will be weakened. Because of this, while the gardener spends time restoring the planting, it is possible to shift the fruiting period to a later date. There is a third risk, which is due to the fact that rodents are very fond of eating the bark of the plant. Because of this, the plantings also become weaker, and in general the plant may not survive the piled stress. Trees also do not tolerate transplanting from place to place, so the gardener should take care in advance to choose a favorable place for planting. We have already mentioned this.

After the planting has been finally completed, the gardener should carry out the finishing touch - to mulch the trunk circle. To do this, you can use organic fertilizers. Subsequently, the mulch layer must be maintained in the same condition and at the same level. You can also add mulch about once or twice a season, doing this very carefully. Mulch plays a very important role - it can slow down the evaporation of moisture from the soil, keep it warm, and also protect the plant from attacks from pests and bacteria. So it's worth taking some time to mulch to make it easier for yourself to care for the plant. It is also worth saying that if the mulch is laid out on the site, then it prevents the growth of weeds. Thanks to this, the site looks very clean, well-groomed and neat, which means that the hygiene of the site is at a height.

If the Garland cherry grows in central Russia, then it is necessary to additionally organize watering and soil moistening during the first year after the plant was planted in open ground. It is especially worth focusing on climatic conditions, since if the weather is hot and dry, and precipitation is not expected in the coming days, then there is a high probability that the plant may not react in the best possible way to such a thing. Accordingly, it is worth planning watering in such a way so that not only organize them in accordance with the schedule, but also be able to water the plants additionally when they especially need it.

Top dressing, weeding, pruning

Fertilizing cherries Garland is the most important part of agricultural technology and additional plant care. They begin to fertilize the plants only when the tree enters the fruiting period. Usually, fertilizing is prescribed twice for the entire season. The first time is during the flowering period, and the second time feeding is carried out when the fruits begin to form.Plants can be fed with the help of humus, as well as with the help of mineral fertilizers and mixtures. Top dressing can be alternated with each other so that the cherry trees receive comprehensive support and development. Of course, it is also extremely important to take into account that fertilizing can be prescribed depending on the state of the plantings, on climatic and territorial conditions. It is impossible to overfeed the plantings too much, as this will lead to the fact that the tree with all its appearance will demonstrate the inability to normal growth and development precisely because of this.

Cherry tree trunk circle The garland should be weeded regularly or the mulch layer should be renewed regularly. Then, as we said above, the site will look very well-groomed and pleasant, and in general the plantings will feel great. It is also very important to keep in mind, because the plants must be in a well-groomed form and in a clean area - this is a guarantee not only of a neat appearance, but also a guarantee of plant health. If you save time on mulching the site, then you will have to spend a lot of time weeding, which usually does not really inspire gardeners. Otherwise, if all stages of the algorithm are carried out in a timely manner, then it will be possible to save the plant, it will be possible to strengthen the planting, and it will also be possible to achieve the maximum indicators of growth, development and fruiting. In addition, the Garland cherry variety will develop its own immunity, thanks to which the plant will be able to resist pests, diseases and bacteria that are dangerous for planting, especially while they are still very small.

Cherry Pruning Garland is an important event. Cherry pruning can consist of sanitary pruning and formative pruning. Sanitary pruning means that the grower will remove any dead, damaged, or weak branches that will not do the tree any good, but can significantly weaken it. If we talk about formative pruning, then thanks to it, the gardener will be able to create the most bizarre crown shapes that will stand out for their external characteristics. It is most convenient to form a crown in the shape of a ball, all branches that thicken it are removed. The plant looks incredibly attractive, it looks really pretty good. For the rest, if the gardener observes the rules of agricultural technology, then even without some experience, he will calmly cope with these tasks. In general, the formation of the Garland cherry is very important, and it is worth starting to start it even when the tree is very young. If from an early age the gardener makes out the crown, then the tree will remember the shapes and will be able to grow in accordance with the declared parameters. Agree, this is quite convenient, in the future it will also save enough time and effort for the gardener himself. If the gardener doubts his abilities, then he should get acquainted with the video materials, which tells in great detail about how to carry out pruning, what are its key subtleties and rules.

Cherry Garland: protection against diseases and pests of the variety

With the onset of later autumn, the tree trunk should be coated with garden paint. This will protect the cherry trunk not only from sunburn, but also from possible pests - primarily from rodents. If the gardener knows that they have divorced on the site or in nearby areas in very large numbers, then the stem of a still very young seedling should be wrapped in the first few winters. For shelter, such dense materials as plastic or roofing material are ideally suitable. Then no planting pests will be scary. If you plant cherries in the middle zone of Russia, then, in principle, you can not worry too much about additional shelter. Cherry Garland is already in the most comfortable conditions for itself, and will experience absolutely any troubles or moments that are just related to shelter or preparation for winter.But sometimes gardeners are advised to reinsure themselves - to find either more suitable conditions, or additionally protect the plants, because this is extremely necessary not only for the health of plantings, but also for abundant fruiting, for their very attractive appearance.

There are two problems that can be quite critical for Garland cherries - fungal diseases and pests, and both problems require either a very prompt resolution, or that the gardener can take preventive measures to protect his plantings. If the Garland cherry has been affected by fungi, then it is necessary to use a biological group of drugs. Ideally, you can use a fairly effective blend that includes Trichodermin and Baxis. Throughout the summer, it is worth using this drug and this mixture for spraying the crown, trunk and near-trunk territory. Processing begins after the air temperature is established at around +12 to +15 degrees. In the fall, after the gardener has harvested the entire crop, it is also worth spraying the cherry tree. For this, a one percent solution of Bordeaux liquid is suitable. In this case, you should always focus on the general condition of the plantings and make sure that preventive treatments are not frequent. Also, the Garland is regularly examined for a variety of diseases or pests.

By the way, about the pests of the Garland cherry variety. Usually they can develop on cherry trees because the plant is not strong enough and allows such a thing. Also, pests can develop and multiply due to the carelessness of the gardener himself. In this case, it is recommended in the fall, with the onset of the first, albeit minor frosts, to treat the tree with a solution of urea (5%). With the onset of spring, cherries are processed with biological agents every three weeks. The safest for humans, but effective in pest control, are drugs such as fitoverm and acarin. It is recommended to use them in accordance with the instructions for use, so that the fit can feel comfortable and does not lose its own immunity.

Cherry Garland: gardeners reviews about the variety

• Antonina Semyonovna, Sverdlovsk region: “I have been growing the Garland cherry variety for 10 years and will never exchange it for another cherry variety. I like that Garland cherry, although it requires care, I have not encountered any special difficulties in growing. Also, one cannot fail to note the excellent taste of the berries of the Garland cherry variety, and the yield of the variety is high. I feed my cherry Garland several times during the season, I noticed that with such feeding the harvest is bigger and the berries are more beautiful. "
• Anastasia Viktorovna, Samara region: “For a rich harvest of cherries, Garland has found a lot of applications. In general, Garland cherries are considered very versatile berries, they have a very pleasant, pronounced cherry taste of the dessert category. I use Garland cherries and fresh ones immediately after removing the fruits from the tree, and I also prepare drinks, juices and compotes from cherries. In addition, the Garland cherry fruits are wonderful in preparations for the winter, in addition they can be frozen. They do not lose their gustatory and external characteristics for a long time. I advise everyone to grow a cherry variety Garland at their dacha, you will not regret it! "

Cherry Garland: video about the variety