Vasilisa is one of the tastiest and sweetest varieties of sweet cherries with large fruits, resistant to cold and heat. The homeland of the variety is Ukraine.

Sweet cherry Vasilisa: variety description

The tree can reach a height of 4-6 m. The leaves are rich, dark green, ovoid with a glossy surface.

The fruits of this variety of the variety bears large, from 12 to 15 g. The berries are round in shape and rich in red. The pulp is easily separated from the stone, crunches, has a sugary taste. Young cherries bear fruit in June. In colder climates, the berries ripen by early - mid-July. Cherry fruits contain a large amount of vitamins A, C, E, iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium. Berries are good for the skin, kidneys and liver, and help with bronchitis.

Vasilisa is a good expectorant and helps in the treatment of coughs. Cherry juice can remove toxins from the body and is recommended for diabetics. The substances contained in cherries help cleanse blood vessels and resorb blood clots. The fruits have worked well in traditional medicine. A decoction of cuttings and footsteps normalizes heart function and improves bowel function.

Cherry Vasilisa

Important! Contraindicated for allergy sufferers. Do not abuse berries and cherry juice during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

The main way to use sweet cherry fruits is to make juices, jams, confiture. Cherry Vasilisa is perfect for this.

Planting and leaving

Experienced gardeners recommend planting Vasilisa cherries in the autumn in open ground before the onset of cold weather to adapt the root system. Loamy soil with the addition of humus or compost is best. Pits for seedlings are made at a distance of 4 m from each other or from other trees. Since the sweet cherry is a light-loving plant, the landing site must certainly be on the sunny side.

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It is recommended to cover the lower trunk with coniferous branches before winter to avoid frosting of the roots. In the spring, you need to whitewash the tree trunk from insects. Fertilizers are best applied in winter and autumn. During periods of drought, the tree must be provided with sufficient moisture.

The Vasilisa variety is moisture-loving. Abundant watering is important during active growth in May, dry season, and before winter. There should be enough water to soak 30 cm deep. Do not pour water directly under the plant. It is better for this to make a recess around the trunk.

For proper pollination, other varieties of cherries need to be planted next to the tree. The varieties are best suited as pollinators: Annushka, Drogana yellow, Valeria.

Young trees in the period of full fruiting reach 5-6 m. Without shortening, the fruiting zone moves to the upper part of the crown. Annual pruning of seedlings contributes to the formation of a compact crown and an even distribution of branches. At the beginning of fruiting, only moderate crown thinning is carried out. When the shoots reach a length of 10-15 cm, rejuvenating pruning begins, reducing the height of the tree by no more than half in order to avoid the death of the tree.

Important! Post-harvest pruning is recommended in dry weather.

Vasilisa is very demanding on feeding. The tree needs potassium, nitrogen and phosphorus, which must be applied in a timely manner. Feeding time is spring and autumn.

Cherry Vasilisa on a branch

At the 3rd year of life, cherries are given urea (30 g per 1 bucket of water).On the 4th, fertilizers are added 2 times: in the fall, 300 g of superphosphate and 100 g of potassium sulfate, in the spring, 150 g of carbamide. In September, 1 year after fruiting, 40-50 kg of compost or humus are applied and annually mineral fertilizers: potassium salt, 20 g each and superphosphate, 400 g each.

Harvesting is necessary after reaching full maturity of the fruits, the main thing is that the fruits do not have time to overripe. Such berries are distinguished by a rich color, a green stalk. The collection container must be selected with a volume of no more than 4 liters, otherwise the berries will crumple.

Reproduction

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There are three main ways:

With the help of bones

Important! The method is not the most suitable. In addition to the duration of the process, the variety will lose its main characteristics and turn into wild. But it can be used for scion. Then the plant will be more resistant to frost.

The planting of seeds can occur at any time. The highlight is the extraction of the seeds from the fresh fruit. After pulling them out, they need to be washed several times, then placed in wet sand, peat or sawdust. Such planting material must be kept for 3-4 months at a low temperature, for example, in a cellar. After that, you can transplant into a pot or a permanent location. Young seedlings can be grafted after 3 years.

Grafting

This is the main way of propagation of cherries, but very difficult. Grafting of Vasilisa is possible on other varieties of cherries and on another tree, for example, a plum. You can vaccinate throughout the summer and in September, but the most suitable period is spring. The tree easily fills the grafted cutting with juices. The easiest way to graft is behind the bark, but you need to try to create the closest possible contact for faster fusion.

Cuttings

For this species, you need to prepare a well-fertilized area with soft soil. Peat and sand will do. Expanded clay is poured into a 40-centimeter hole with a depth of 20 cm, and sand and peat are poured on top. A greenhouse is being made over the pit. Twigs 30 cm long covered with gray bark are used as cuttings. The top must be cut off and the lower leaves removed so that about 5-6 pieces remain on the branch. Prepared twigs should be placed in water with the addition of a growth stimulant. It is important that the leaves do not touch moisture. After 14 days, the sprouts are moved to a greenhouse to a depth of 3-4 cm and the temperature and humidity should be monitored. The temperature must be maintained between 25 and 30 ° C. It is worth limiting direct sunlight. Rooting takes place within 21 days, after which the cuttings can be sent to a permanent place of growth.

Propagation by cuttings

Diseases and pests

It is important to closely monitor the development and growth of the plant. If you find curled leaves, brown spots or gray deposits, you should immediately start treating the tree. Suitable for spring treatment with 1-3% Bordeaux liquid before and after flowering. The procedure should be repeated 2 more times in summer and autumn.

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The main carriers of diseases are butterflies, aphids, beetles and caterpillars. Feeding on tree sap, they are able to bring in spores of fungi and bacteria.

Important! Vasilisa is more susceptible to pest attacks than other varieties. To keep a tree healthy and strong for many years, you need to constantly fight pests. There is a large selection of chemicals on the market. In addition, loosening the soil around the trunk helps to protect against parasites.

In addition to insects, Vasilisa berries are very fond of birds. To combat them, nets, colored ribbons, CDs or a scarecrow are suitable.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The main advantages of the Vasilis variety:

  • undoubtedly a great harvest;
  • cherry fruits are suitable for processing and consumption raw;
  • withstands temperature changes well;
  • high transport tolerance.

Cons of this type of cherry: from the abundant moisture, the berries often crack.

That's all there is to know about the characteristics of the Vasilisa variety.As a result, it can be noted that varietal cherries are suitable for cultivation in a summer cottage and, with proper care, will allow you to enjoy wonderful, tasty and healthy berries for many years.