All about the Turgenevskaya cherry variety

There are many varieties of cherries that differ in terms of ripening, in the shape of the fruits that these varieties give, and, of course, in taste. Among such an abundance there are special varieties that are always in demand among summer residents of our country gardeners. Cherry "Turgenevskaya" with a description, photos and reviews about which we will share in this material was squeezed into a niche of such varieties.

Description and characteristics of the variety "Turgenevskaya"

The biggest advantage of the Turgenevskaya cherry variety is its excellent fruit taste and resistance to diseases that are characteristic of a given culture. This variety first appeared on the territory of our country in 1979, after which it immediately became one of the most beloved. The best growing conditions for this variety are a temperate climate in central Russia, hence the plant's resistance to weather vagaries.

Varietal characteristics that distinguish the "Turgenevskaya" cherry can be listed by points:

1. It tolerates temperature extremes.
2. One berry grows large enough, up to 5 grams, berries in shape resemble a heart.
3. Turgenevskaya cherries are sweet and sour, deplete a pleasant aroma and have a sweet aftertaste.
4. The height of the tree of the described variety is up to three meters, the crown is sprawling, but the tree itself is not branched, the branches grow upright.
5. The fruits ripen together, it becomes possible to taste the first ripe berries in May.
6. An impressive and stable good harvest brings the described variety.
7. Suitable for fresh consumption, as well as for the preparation of preserves, fruit drinks, jam and freezing berries.
8. The leaves of the trees are thin and oval, saturated green, this form of foliage can be found only at the Turgenevskaya cherry.
9. From one adult tree, you can collect up to 10 kilograms of berries.
10. The stone in the Turgenevskaya cherry is very small, it is only 10% of the total mass of one fruit, which leaves a lot of room for juicy and tasty pulp.

Important! The Turgenevskaya cherry blossoms very early, so residents of the middle lane need to be careful at this stage. The fact is that in this part of Russia, frost can occur in April and even by early May, and if you do not take measures to “warm” the flowering cherry, then you can be left without a crop.

A few words about growing

Despite the fact that the described variety is not whimsical in care, it’s still worthwhile to adopt a few nuances.

Read also: The best varieties of cherries for growing in the suburbs.

When planting a tree, it is necessary to avoid wetlands and places where groundwater is adjacent. If this is not taken into account, then the root system of the tree will be oversaturated with moisture, and this will affect the full-fledged growth, and, of course, the crop.

When landing, it is necessary to prepare holes 60 cm deep and 80 cm wide. After this, the hole must be thoroughly moistened, and only then put a seedling there. Immediately after planting, the earth must be fertilized, for this it is enough to simply mix the earth near the hole with humus, ash and superphosphate.

The best time to plant Turgenevskaya cherries in spring is more likely that the tree will take root. This variety needs to be fed only once a year if mineral fertilizers are selected for these purposes. If you add organics, then you need to do this three times a year.

Gardeners reviews

Having learned about the description of the Turgenevskaya cherry variety and looking at the photo of these berries, I want to know what experienced gardeners and gardeners say about it. How good is cherry really?

Oksana, amateur summer resident: “Only one cherry grows on our site, and this is the Turgenevskaya variety. It has been growing and bringing crops for the 6th year in a row, I have never encountered any problems. I remember that such a cherry grew even with my grandmother, and every summer we came to enjoy a delicious cherry. Therefore, the variety did not even have to be absorbed. “I have enough harvest to eat fresh berries and to make a couple of jars of jam and compote.”

Alla, 44 years old: “I will not say that the Turgenevskaya cherry is bad. It tolerates frosts well, produces good, but as for the taste, I like the new varieties more, they are sweeter. We planted Turgenevskaya for a long time, then there wasn’t much to choose from. Since the variety is partially self-fertile, it was necessary to plant another cherry of a different variety nearby, otherwise the harvest was poor. Thus, we got a sufficient harvest from Turgenevskaya and got another cherry on the site, which will be tastier. Of the "Turgenevskaya" I mainly make preparations for the winter. "