Cherry variety Pamyat Yenikeeva

Cherry is one of the most popular crops in Russian gardens. Choosing reliable varieties for the middle lane, one cannot ignore the Pamyat Yenikeeva variety. The place of his birth is VSTISP (Moscow). The team of scientists working on the novelty was led by H.K. Enikeev, Doctor of Biological Sciences, creator of 20 cherry varieties, student of I.V. Michurin. The group of authors included: S.N. Satarova, A.I. Evstratov, V.S. Simonov, A.M. Mikheev. The parental forms were selected Zhukovskaya and Korinka. Variety trials have been carried out since 1995, after their successful completion in 2001, the novelty was entered into the State Register of Breeding Achievements of Russia with admission in the Central Region, which includes 8 regions: Moscow, Tula, Bryansk, Smolensk, Vladimir, Ivanovo, Kaluga and Ryazan. The applicant and originator of the variety is the All-Russian Institute of Selection and Technology of Horticulture and Nursery. Cherry has proven itself well in the north of Ukraine and Belarus.

Description

The tree does not differ in large dimensions, the height of an adult plant is about 3 meters, the crown is not thickened, drooping, rounded-oval or spherical in shape. Shoots growing vertically, covered with brownish-brown bark. The number of lentils is insignificant. The bark of the trunk is dark gray, covered with longitudinal cracks. Crohn of medium foliage. The leaves are large, dark green, narrowly oval (obovate according to the State Register), with a strongly pointed tip and a wedge-shaped base. The edges of the leaf blade are double-crenate, the surface is without glossy sheen, the leaf is folded along the central vein. Cherry leaf blade is elastic to the touch. The petiole is of medium size, the anthocyanin coloration is strongly expressed. The glands are also colored, red, small in size, in small quantities. The number of flowers per inflorescence is average. The corolla of the Memory Flower of Yenikeev is not very large, the shape is flat. The petals are free, broadly oval, slightly corrugated, white. There are many stamens, the filament is short. The pistil is short. The calyx of the flower is glass-shaped. The pedicel is long, there are bracts. The vegetative buds of the variety are conical, pointed, greenish-brown. In relation to the shoot, the bud has a slight deviation. Generative buds are rounded-conical. The harvest is tied mainly on bouquet branches.

Cherry berries delight in appearance. They are rather large, weighing 4.7 grams (according to the State Register), one-dimensional, wide-heart shaped. The skin and flesh are dark red. The pulp is of medium density, juicy. The taste is excellent, dessert, sweet, with a pleasant distant sourness. Tasting score from the State Register - 4.8 points. Other sources give the taste a full 5. The juice is colored red. 100 grams of raw product contains: dry matter 16.3%, sugars 10%, acid 1.4%, vitamin C 13.0 mg. The stone is light brown, oval, large length, small thickness, medium width. The weight of the seed is 0.35 grams, which indicates its large size, it accounts for 8.3% of the total weight of the fruit. The bone is easily separated from the pulp. The separation of the berries from the stalk is dry.

Variety characteristics

• Yenikeev's memory has excellent early maturity. At the time of fruiting, it enters in 3 - 4 years after planting;
• cherry blossom period falls in mid-May;
• ripening period early (according to the State Register) or mid-early (according to VNIISPK). Depending on weather conditions, the fruits ripen in mid or late June;
• the berries ripen at the same time. They hold firmly on the branches, do not fall;
• a short tree shows good yields. According to the State Register, over the years of variety testing, it amounted to 46.4 c / ha (average annual rate from 1995 to 2000). VNIISPK data indicate 8.0 - 10.0 kg per tree. Some sources say that with good care it is possible to collect about 15.0 kg from a tree;

• The State Register calls the winter hardiness of the plant quite sufficient, that is, in the region of admission, the culture does not experience any special problems in the winter. And many gardeners call the variety quite winter-hardy. But VNIISPK still insists on the average stability of the Memory of Yenikeev, since according to their data, the tree, shoots and cherry flowers are moderately sensitive to frost, and the flowers are sensitive to spring frosts;
• the immunity is average. To one of the main diseases of cherry varieties, coccomycosis, our heroine has a relative resistance. During a period of high humidity, when favorable conditions are created for the development of the fungus, it will be difficult to avoid the problem. But if preventive treatment is carried out in time, then losses will be minimized;
• heat resistance and drought resistance at an average level. In the Central region, given the presence of natural precipitation, this indicator will be sufficient. But in the southern regions, the plant may suffer from a lack of moisture and too high temperatures;
• the way of using is universal. The berries have an excellent, dessert taste, so they are primarily consumed in their natural form. Also, the crop is suitable for various processing. You can cook aromatic and tasty jam, jam, rich compote, freeze or dry the fruit. Lovers of strong drinks have the opportunity to prepare liqueur.

Pollinators

Enikeev's memory has a big plus over many varieties - it is self-fertility. To set a crop, the variety does not require additional pollination. But still, if one or two cherries are planted on the site, blooming in medium terms, then the yield of our heroine will only increase, and the quality of the fruits will increase. Suitable pollinators: Surprise, Lyubskaya, Novodvorskaya, Griot Belorussky.

Agrotechnics

Experienced gardeners recommend planting cherries in the spring. The landing site should be allocated as illuminated as possible, the distance to the nearest neighbors should be at least 3 meters. The variety does not tolerate stagnant water in the roots, which means that areas with groundwater at a level of 1.5 meters are not suitable for the surface. If there is no other way out, for planting you will have to build an artificial hill, at least 50 cm high. The winds prevailing in winter can also be destructive, they can greatly dry out the wood, so try to protect the plant from this problem from the north side, for example, by planting a tree near a fence or building. Another requirement of our heroine is the neutral acidity of the soil. If the soil is acidic, use dolomite flour when preparing the site. Water as needed, taking into account natural precipitation. In hot regions, humidification is a necessary procedure. Preventive spraying is carried out in accordance with the schedule.

Pamyat Yenikeev is an excellent variety for the Central region of Russia. It is appreciated for its good yields and high quality, large and sweet fruits. In leaving, despite some peculiarities, he is not capricious. But there are some drawbacks. For example, gardeners who do not have the opportunity to permanently live in the country are not entirely satisfied with the simultaneous ripening of the crop. And, despite the fact that the berries do not crumble from the branch, you have to remove all the fruits in one collection. But many people want to extend the period of consumption of these wonderful berries. The lack of resistance of cherries to coccomycosis may also be a cause of concern. In the southern region, care becomes more difficult due to the low drought resistance for such a climate. But this does not mean at all that the variety does not need to be planted in the south or to be constantly worried about its health in the middle lane. Correct farming techniques will help the species to show its full potential.