Which self-fertile cherry varieties should I choose for the Moscow region?

Growing cherries in the Moscow region requires careful consideration. It's also important to know which self-fertile cherry varieties are available in the garden market to ensure your plantings yield a harvest and all your hard work doesn't turn into a Sisyphean task. In this article, we'll introduce you to the best self-fertile cherry varieties for the Moscow region and their descriptions.

Top 3 best varieties

Among the wide variety of self-fertile cherries, the leading ones are those named "Valery Chkalov," "Imput," and "Fatezh." Reviews of these varieties are overwhelmingly positive and are a favorite among gardeners in the Moscow region. To choose one of these three, you should carefully read the descriptions of these varieties.

Valery Chkalov

This self-fertile variety was named after the famous pilot Valery Chkalov. The breeders' decision to name it can be attributed to the height to which the cherry tree grows—5 to 6 meters. The large, heart-shaped fruits produced by this variety have a blunted tip. As for color, when ripe, this cherry is dark red, almost burgundy. The flesh is bright red and very juicy, making it suitable for dessert. Cherry varieties such as Bigarreau and Jaboule, planted nearby, are used for pollination.

By ripening time, cherries Valery Chkalov It's an early variety, with harvests possible as early as June. Its distinctive feature, which makes it suitable for growing in the Moscow region, is its frost resistance; the tree can easily withstand temperatures as low as -30°C.

Important! The self-fertile cherry variety "Valery Chkalov" for the Moscow region is vulnerable to gray mold and coccomycosis, so in the spring it is necessary to spray with pest and disease control agents.

Imput

This variety is considered one of the best among self-fertile ones. The "Imput" tree has a medium height, with a broad, leafy crown. The fruits grow medium to large in size, depending on the summer weather. The berries are heart-shaped, and when ripe, their color is almost black, rich with a glossy shimmer.

Among the most important characteristics of this variety are its stable yield and resistance to fungal diseases, as well as the fact that this plant tolerates even long winters and severe frosts well.

Fatezh

The height of this variety's tree ranges from 3 to 4 meters, with spreading branches that intertwine to form a perfect sphere. The most important thing to consider when planting this variety in the Moscow region is the location where the fruit tree will grow: it should be protected from the wind and yet located in a sunny spot. The berries it produces Fatezh cherry They have a regular shape, ripen evenly, and are red with yellow spots. The fruit contains juicy pulp that easily separates from the pit. This variety does not require frequent watering or fertilization and is also resistant to coccomycosis and moniliosis.

 

Other varieties of self-fertile cherries for the Moscow region

Of course, the list of self-fertile cherry varieties isn't limited to just these three; it highlights only the best and most popular. However, there are a number of other varieties suitable for growing in the Moscow region that are worth considering.

So, here's another list of self-fertile cherry varieties for the Moscow region:

• People's Syubarova;
• Ovstuzhenka;
• Homestead yellow;
• Jealous;
• Tyutchevka;
• Cheryomaschnaya.

With this list in mind, residents of the Moscow region will be able to choose a variety that will become their favorite and will be resistant to the vagaries of the climate and other characteristics of the region.