Sweet cherry is a unique and beloved fruit tree by many. Love among gardeners is due to the excellent taste of fruits and their benefits for the human body, versatility of use. Sweet cherries are thermophilic plants, therefore they readily grow in regions with favorable climatic conditions.

Today Uzbekistan is famous for its gardens, in which the cultivation of sweet cherries is carried out on an industrial scale. According to statistics, this country is in the top 10 of the world leaders - more than 100,000 tons of selected cherries are grown here every year. More than 30% of the harvest is exported abroad. There are many online stores that sell the product. But buyers who want to buy fresh and high-quality goods are interested in when sweet cherry ripens in Uzbekistan and in what conditions it is grown.

General information about culture

Sweet cherry is a fruit tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. The homeland of culture is considered to be the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula, as well as Asia Minor and northern Europe. However, the tree grows willingly in all regions with moderate climatic conditions. Fruits are small in size, depending on the variety, the shape can be heart-shaped or spherical. The color of the berries also depends on the cherry variety. The skin of ripe fruits is smooth and thin, the flesh is tender, moderately dense and juicy. Each berry contains a bone that can be easily separated from the pulp. Under favorable climatic conditions, the fruits will sing quickly.

Uzbek cherry: when ripe, peculiarities of growth

When cherries ripen in the Krasnodar Territory

Cherry blossoms in Uzbekistan are observed mainly in early - mid-May (it all depends on the variety). During flowering, miniature flowers of a pale white color are formed, exuding a pleasant aroma. When does sweet cherry ripen in Uzbekistan? Fruiting begins in early June. But the ripening of fruits in Tashkent can last until the end of June - early July (it all depends on the choice of the variety and weather conditions during the season).

Uzbek cherry

Note! The yield of trees, subject to the rules of agricultural technology in Uzbekistan, is very high, you can collect up to 50 kg from one tree.

To achieve excellent results, local farmers have developed technology that produces good results. Caring for cherries to ripen and bear fruit covers several important principles.

  • Formation of the crown of the fruit tree.
  • Regular application of organic / mineral fertilizers to the soil.
  • Maintaining a balance between the amount of foliage on the branches and ovaries.
  • Planting varieties that are adapted to the Uzbek climatic conditions.

Growing sweet cherries on an industrial scale, you need to take into account the secrets that allow you to get a rich harvest at minimal cost. First of all, you need to choose the right variety, in Uzbekistan the most common varieties are Bigarro, Gini, Adelina and Annushka.

Important!Uzbekistan is famous not only for the beauty of nature, but also for fertile soils and favorable climatic conditions. Sweet cherries grow excellently here and do not need special care.

The next, no less important stage is the correct watering of orchards. If, during flowering and ripening of fruits, the soil is not sufficiently moistened, do not expect a plentiful and high-quality harvest.Watering should be clearly organized, it is recommended to use mineral or organic fertilizers during watering, because cherries respond well to feeding.

Pollination plays an important role in the formation of fruits. If we are talking about large orchards, then there should be at least 3 bee hives per hectare.

The final stage is the application of fertilizers after harvest. If you use the correct and high-quality fertilizers, apply them in accordance with the attached instructions for use, then next year the trees will have enough strength to form foliage and buds for the next growing season.

Attention! Correct pruning plays an important role in the abundance and quality of the crop. It is important that the plant is provided with sunlight at all levels of the crown.

The formation of the crown should be started already in the second year after planting the seedling. The length of the shoots should not exceed 0.8 m, otherwise it will negatively affect the quantity and quality of the fruit.

Advantages and disadvantages

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Sweet cherry is a popular culture and not only in Uzbekistan. This is due to a large number of positive qualities.

Cherry harvest

The main advantages of cherries:

  • The versatility of fruit use.
  • Unpretentious cultivation.
  • Unique taste and rich composition.

The last point should be discussed separately. The most important advantage of the species is its composition, enriched with vitamins, minerals, organic acids, macro- and microelements. Sweet cherry has a beneficial effect on the human body:

  • strengthens the immune system, increases resistance to pathogens;
  • has an expectorant effect;
  • favorably affects the work of the cardiovascular system, improves blood composition and strengthens the walls of blood vessels;
  • removes toxic substances from the body: slags, toxins and heavy metal compounds;
  • cherries are indicated for use in people with diseases such as arthritis, gout and rheumatism.

The disadvantages of cherries include:

  • Susceptibility to diseases and attacks of insect pests.
  • As a rule, all varieties have average frost resistance.
  • If consumed irrationally, the fruits can adversely affect a person's well-being. Sweet cherries are contraindicated in gastritis, intestinal adhesions and diabetes mellitus.

Sweet cherry is a unique plant that has more than 1000 varieties. Distributed almost all over the world, in Uzbekistan it is grown on an industrial scale. Subject to all agrotechnical rules, it is possible to harvest in those regions starting from the first days of June and ending with July. It all depends on the characteristics of the variety and weather conditions.