How to grow cherry varieties "Bessey"?

Besseya is a representative of the most unusual plant varieties. It has original decorative properties, as well as a bountiful harvest of a very tasty and healthy fruit.Unpretentious and frost-resistant cherries have become quite common throughout Russia.

Cherry "Besseya" is considered a relative of sand, which grows in the north and south of America. The ancestor of this variety has an attractive appearance, but its berries are small and do not have a pleasant taste. Thanks to the work of scientists, the sand cherry became improved, named after the creator. Cherry "Besseya" - is a collection of beautiful plants and very tasty fruits. The height of an individual of this variety is about 0.7–1.5 meters, so it is considered dwarf. The shrub consists of a variety of trunks and sprawling crown.

The first few years the branches have a red-brown color and stand straight, but with the passage of time turn black and begin to climb along the ground.

The berry bush leaf is characterized by an elongated shape and similarity with willow. It can be recognized by its green color and silver plating. In autumn, the foliage becomes inimitable red. In spring, you can observe the blooming of small white, sometimes with a pink tinge of flowers, which have a scarlet stamen in the middle. Blossom "Besseya" starts two weeks later than any other cherry. The duration of this process is about three weeks.

The flowering period is at the end of May or the beginning of June. As a result, flowers of both sexes are formed. It is at this time that the cherry looks beautiful, it becomes a real decoration of the garden, so it is often used in landscape design. This variety is referred to as partially self-fertile, but for the harvest to be rich, the presence of a pollinator-neighbor is necessary.

Ripening berries usually occurs by mid-August. Fruiting young individuals begins in the second year after landing. After fourteen years, you can see a sharp decrease in harvest volumes. Berries usually have an oval or oblong shape of a dark brown color with a weight of about two grams. The pulp is juicy and has an unusual greenish tint.

The taste of cherries is characterized by sweetness and pleasant tartness, without bitterness. The berries are quite similar to rowan and bird cherry. Depending on the growing area, climatic conditions and care, the yield may be different. One shrub can award a harvest of three to ten kilograms of fruit.

"Besseya" refers to those varieties that are perfectly tolerate the winter cold and frost, as well as drought in the summer. But there are cases when the bush freezes out in a harsh winter and dries out in the spring thaw. The escape, which remained under the snow, can bring a substantial crop. In spring, it is necessary to plant plants with an open root system, which will allow to adapt well to the conditions and prepare for the winter.

A seedling that has a closed-type root system is considered more robust and stable than the previous one. It can be planted in the soil in summer and autumn.

It is necessary to adhere to the following basic rules for choosing a place for planting cherries of this variety:

• one should expect rich harvests if the Bessey grows on a sunny territory;
• you should not plant a bush on lowland places and where groundwater is too close to the surface; otherwise, the root system may rot due to high humidity;
• placing a plant on a hill will prevent the process of overwetting and subsidence;
• the growth of cherry at a distance of two meters from other individuals of the plant world is recommended;
• in case of high severity of the soil, it is worthwhile to construct a drainage system using crushed stone, pebbles and expanded clay;
• clay soil should be diluted with sand, and sour - with lime.

It is better to prepare a place for planting cherries in advance by performing the following actions:

• 1–2 weeks before planting, it is worth digging a hole and filling it with drainage, that is, rubble or pebbles;
• if the soil is too sour, you must add dolomite flour, which additionally fertilizes it;
• then sand is poured into the soil, which is mixed with the ground;
• the next stage is the addition of fertilizers: 0.8 kg of superphosphate, 0.2 kg of ash and two buckets of humus;
• after the sedimentation of the soil, you can begin planting a seedling; for this, the plant is placed on a hill and, after straightening the root system, is sprinkled with earth;
• upon completion of the work, it is necessary to pour the cherries and add mineral fertilizers.

The main reason why Bessey cherry is so popular is its resistance to severe frost, within -50 degrees. Every adult culture requires regular rejuvenation, which is pruning. After reaching the age of seven, you can see how the branches of the cherry tend to the ground. Such shoots should be pruned, since it is their fault that the plant produces less yield. If the shoot is withered or completely dead, then the bush can be completely cut off. After that, new branches are able to grow quickly.

As fertilizers, potassium supplements are best suited. At slower plant growth, nitrogen fertilizer will be useful, thanks to which greens grow. For the season, "Bessey" should be sprayed three times with a complex of additives.

Qualitatively water the plant is necessary during the formation of the fetus. It is during this period that the bushes do not have enough moisture, so the berries can be rare and small. Irrigation should be carried out after the drying of the upper soil layers. Despite the good tolerance of cold, cherries need to be prepared for this period, the beginning of preparation is to mulch the soil near the bush.

Next, you need to mount the slats at a distance of 0.3 meters from the soil. In the future they will become the basis for the shelter under which the branches will be placed. In case of heavy snowfall, it is necessary to remove the sediment only around the plant without exposing the branches. It has been observed that individuals that spend the winter under a snow-covered veil produce abundant harvests.

Cherry "Besseya" is prone to various diseases, and also various pests can attack it.

• Often "Bessey" strikes cherry fly This pest is activated in springtime. Under his influence, the berries are significantly reduced in volume and are covered with spots. To protect the plant, it should be sprayed with special means that are aimed at fighting insects.
• Anthracnose often affects the shrub of this species. It manifests itself in the formation of dark spots with a matte shade and slimy patina. As a prophylactic agent spraying Bordeaux liquid is used. Infected fruit should be removed and destroyed.
• A fairly common fungal infection "Bessey" is considered to be a lesion. monilial burn. Typically, infection occurs in wet weather, when the plant blooms. Infection enters the fetus through the stamen and provokes its drying out. Plot that is sick, is cut and burn. As a prophylactic drug, Beyleton and Horus are used, which are effective at the initial stage of flowering.
• Cherry can strike coccomycosis. During this disease, pink and white bloom appears on the leaves. It is recommended to fight the disease "Topsin" or "Delan". The first spraying is carried out at the initial stage of flowering and subsequently every fourteen days.

According to testimonials from experienced summer residents, Bessey cherry is a universal variety that is completely unpretentious and undemanding.People appreciate it as a good pollinator, as well as for its excellent taste. If you comply with the following recommendations, everyone who wishes will be able to grow a healthy and productive plant:

• to choose the right seedling - a biennial plant will take root faster and yield a crop earlier than three years old;
• plant a young plant in the springtime;
• water and feed the cherries;
• process prophylactic agents;
• prepare for winter frosts.

The fruit of this variety is stored for a long time on the branch after ripening. But with the harvest it is not necessary to tighten the harvest, because the bush is often attacked by birds that they like to eat. For storage it is necessary to leave only whole berries, as spoiled quickly deteriorate. Fruit storage can be carried out in such ways as:

• in a refrigerator or in a cool room, the berry can be stored for about ten days, but for this it must be dry and the container unclosed;
• in the frozen state - before freezing the berries should be washed and dried;
• in the form of drying;
• in processed form as compote, jam, jam.

Cherry "Besseya" fell in love with many residents of the country, so it is used for such purposes as:

• landed as a curb base;
• as a shade for many fastidious plant species;
• as an ornamental planting that adorns the garden.

Perhaps, in taste, this cherry is not suitable for everyone. But it contains many useful elements, the use of which is a beneficial effect on the human body. Each fruit has in its composition a lot of micro and macro elements, folic acid, vitamins. According to doctors, when using this variety of cherries, you can notice an astringent, tonic, anti-inflammatory effect.

Cherry "Besseya" - is an unusual and attractive plant, which undoubtedly will appeal to both amateurs and experienced gardeners. To plant a plant does not take much time, and caring for it will not take much energy. Growing such a shrub in your plot is joy and pleasure.

On the peculiarities of the cherry "Besse" and tips on caring for it, see the following video.