Alycha Traveler: description of the variety and pollinators, planting and care with photos

There are many varieties of cherry plum, but not all of them are in demand among gardeners. This fruit is popular for the purpose of growing for sale or making preparations for the winter. There are varieties that a novice summer resident can easily cope with breeding. These include cherry plum Traveler.

This is one of the subspecies that gives a bountiful harvest on a permanent basis. The plant is resistant to diseases, pests, unpretentious in care. The fruit ripens early, which allows you to enjoy juicy fruits already in the middle of summer. For a successful planting of a tree, it is important to familiarize yourself with its features, growing procedure and care.

Description and distinctive features of the variety

The cherry plum variety Traveler belongs to the Russian plum hybrids. In appearance, the tree is low and reaches three meters in height, its crown is compact and not very dense. Cherry plum leaves have a pale green color with a pointed end. The flowers that appear are white and large in size.

The fruits on the tree have an average weight of 20-30 grams. Their skin is smooth, purple-red.
It is quite difficult to separate the bone from the pulp.
The traveler's cherry plum variety is unpretentious in care and has no special preferences.

Gardeners give out the following characteristics of the fruit:

in the context of cherry plum has an orange color, a fine fibrous structure.
mid-term.
some time after the incision of the fetus, it begins to darken.
slightly sour taste.
the aroma is pleasant, delicate, spreads over a short distance.
small bone.

Breeding history

The Puteshestvennitsa cherry plum variety was bred by breeders of the experimental breeding station of the N.I. Vavilov Research Institute (Crimea) by free pollination of the Dessertny seedling with the Chinese plum Burbank and the Tavricheskaya cherry plum variety. Since 1986, the variety belonging to the group of hybrids "Russian Plum" has been included in the State Register and zoned for the North Caucasian and Central Black Earth regions.

The cherry plum variety Traveler was created by researchers G. Eremin, L. Velenchuk in the experimental laboratory of floriculture in 1977. The variety is bred by symbiosis of Tauride cherry plum and Chinese plum Berbank. The fruit crop is intended for cultivation in the middle lane. In 1986, cherry plum was included in the State Register.

Features of planting and caring for cherry plum in central Russia

If the pressure has jumped and your head hurts, you can eat a little cherry plum, two hundred grams. The pain will pass, the body will recover. The healing properties of this plant are mentioned in the Vedic treatises of Ayurveda.

The famous tkemal sauce is made from cherry plum. This southern plant is well acclimatized in the gardens of the temperate climatic zone.

Let's take a closer look at the features of planting and caring for this plant in central Russia.

Tkemali, cherry plum, migrated to the European continent from the Caucasus and Asia. The tree is unpretentious and capable of interbreeding with plum, peach, sweet cherry, cherry and apricot. These properties have allowed breeders to develop varieties that have taken root well in mid-latitudes.

In the 19th century, Tkemali was crossed with a Chinese frost-resistant plum. The hybrid was named "Russian plum". It was this plant that served as the basis for breeding many varieties that can grow in the middle lane.Some varieties can withstand frosts of thirty degrees.

Gardeners have been successfully growing trees for a long time even in more northern latitudes, for example, in the Kirov region. There are varieties that can be planted in the Far East. Therefore, the statement that greed is a southern plant is no longer entirely true.

Russian plum has a number of advantages:

grows in almost all soils. But it does not tolerate overly acidic and alkaline earths. This shortcoming can be corrected. The increased acidity of the soil is neutralized by adding lime or dolomite flour (about 300 grams per square meter). Gypsum is added to alkaline soils in the same proportion;
quickly takes root and begins to bear fruit in a year;
high productivity. Some varieties can yield up to 30-35 kg per tree;
since it comes from the south, it tolerates heat well;
some varieties ripen in late July, early August;
it is bred in different ways: you can graft, cut and plant branches;
excellent early honey plant;
contains vitamins, minerals, acids useful for human health. Recommended for many diseases;
widely used in cooking. Cherry plum is used to make sauce, jam, compotes, marshmallow, marmalade, sherbet. The result is a delicious and aromatic wine and liqueurs.

All these advantages have made the Russian plum, as the cherry plum is called, a popular plant among gardeners.

Thanks to the efforts of breeders, varieties have been developed that take root well in frosty winters. At the same time, the quality characteristics of the fetus have been significantly improved. The drupes have become larger. The yield has increased.

The shape and color of fruits of different varieties of trees pleases with its diversity, from amber yellow to burgundy and purple. You can choose varieties with different qualities.

Sweeter, sour-sweet, juicy, or those that are suitable for drying.

It is necessary to plant several trees at a distance of up to 3 meters from each other. Better than different varieties. Cherry plum is self-fertile, that is, it must be pollinated by other trees.

Most of all, they took root in middle latitudes:

varieties Shater, Kuban comet, Found. These are varieties that have rather large fruits (up to 40 grams) of burgundy color with yellow flesh. All three varieties tolerate winter well. Differ in yield. Ripen in August.
varieties Gift of St. Petersburg, Zlato Scythians, Maara. These are undersized and medium-sized frost-resistant varieties with yellow berries. The fruits are not very large. It is appreciated for its resistance to diseases and good winter hardiness.
Variety Traveler. An early Russian plum with bard fruits. It pollinates other varieties of cherry plum well.
Lama. A very beautiful tree with burgundy purple fruits and reddish leaves. Fruits up to 40 grams.

Large-fruited Cherry plum Kuban comet Large-fruited Cherry plum Found Large-fruited Cherry plum Tent Cherry plum Lama Cherry plum frost-resistant Gift of St. Petersburg Low-growing cherry plum Gold of the Scythians Low-growing cherry plum Maara Early cherry plum variety Traveler

If you decide to plant cherry plum in your dacha or your personal plot, then it is better to do it in the spring, but purchase the plant in the fall. At this time, a larger assortment of planting material. With an autumn planting, there is a risk that the tree will not have time to take root before frost.

Planting dates: in the spring in mid-April, in the fall in the first half of September.

A seedling bought in the fall can be dug in. To do this, make a hole up to half a meter. Lay the tree at an angle to the south. It is dug in to the middle of the trunk and sprinkled with earth on top.

In most cases, soils in mid-latitudes with high acidity, so lime must be added. It is necessary to plant several seedlings at once so that they pollinate each other.

Although frost-resistant varieties have been bred, cherry plum is a thermophilic tree by nature. Therefore, they are planted on the south side, in places protected from the wind. The plant loves an abundance of light.

The root system of the Russian plum is shallow, located in the upper part of the soil cover. The tree does not like excessively moist soils. Reacts even to spring flooding. Therefore, it is not recommended to plant in places where groundwater is close.

Disembarkation procedure:

dig a hole in depth and along the perimeter up to 70 centimeters;
the distance between the planting pits is from 2.5 to 3 meters;
the soil is loosened well, humus, lime, mineral fertilizers (double superphosphate-500 grams) are added;
a mound is poured at the bottom of the pit;
a seedling is planted, slightly shaking the roots;
fix a support next to it, to which a tree is tied;
well watered, up to 4 buckets of water;
the tops are cut off;
from above the soil is mulched, it is possible with peat.

A favorable time of the year for planting cherry plums is spring (mid-April)

More winter-hardy seedlings obtained from cuttings. Seedlings in containers can be planted without holes, slightly dug in and sprinkled with earth on top.

In the first year after planting, the trees do not need to be fed, since they will have enough fertilizers applied during planting.

Trees older than two years are fed in the spring. Before the tree begins to bloom, add ammonium nitrate (up to 90 grams per square meter), at the beginning of summer potassium (up to 50 grams), superphosphate (up to 180 grams).

In early spring, water bends are made so that the roots do not heat up. At the same time, pruning is carried out. Remove dried branches. Thin the crown, leaving branches that are located at a distance of up to 20 cm from each other. The tops of the branches are pinched.

The old bark is removed and the trunk is treated with a solution of copper sulfate (3%). In April, they are sprayed for pests.

If the spring is dry, then in the spring the plant is watered 2-3 times.

Water every 10 days for 3-4 buckets.
Loosens the soil around the tree.
If the ovary is powerful, then props are installed.

In August, they are fed with organic fertilizers diluted with water.

They make one more top dressing with organics and mineral fertilizers.
Before the foliage falls off, watered deep under the root (up to 40cm). For these purposes, a deepening is made.
Dead bark is removed, the trunk is whitewashed with lime, another spraying from pests is carried out.
The roots are removed, the leaves are harvested and burned.

For the winter, the trunk of the cherry plum is whitened and the crown is sprayed from pests

If a hollow or wounds appear on the trunk, then they are covered up.

One of the recipes: 150 grams of copper sulfate, 2.5 tablespoons of lime and ash per 5 liters of clay diluted with water.

The best time for crown formation and tree pruning is early spring, before the juices begin to move.

Autumn pruning is not recommended, as the tree can weaken and poorly endure winter frosts. Only dried branches are removed.

As with plums, they form a crown in the form of a bowl. The first year, three branches are isolated and left, with an inclination of up to 60 degrees. In the second and third years, three more skeletal branches are left. This is done evenly around the entire perimeter, so that a circle is obtained. The tops are cut at the level of the third skeletal branch. Cut off large branches are treated with garden pitch.

Formation of the crown of cherry plum in the form of a bowl

It is better to form non-frost-resistant varieties in the form of a bush. In winter, they are wrapped in snow and tolerate frost more easily. To form a bush, the branches are shortened to half a meter and spread apart (up to 6 branches). For this purpose, cargo is used.

When forming a bowl, the height of the trunk is from 50 to 80 cm, with a bush-like shape up to 30 cm.

Summer pruning is carried out in the first years after harvest. The tree develops vigorously at this time, and the branches can reach 2 meters. Therefore, they are cut off by about 70 cm.

Cherry plum, along with traditional fruit trees, apple trees, plums, apricots, and cherries, has taken a worthy place in the gardens of the central zone and the Moscow region, since with proper care, you can get a high yield.

The fruits of the tree are a storehouse of useful substances.High content of vitamins C and A, cures vitamin deficiency. Helps rid the body of radionuclides and harmful heavy metals. Treats colds.

Recommended for people with high blood pressure and rheumatism. Purifies the blood.

Plus, it's a delicious berry. It is suitable for conservation and drying. In cooking, there are many recipes for dishes with Russian plum. That only are pickled tomatoes with cherry plum.

Gardeners and cherry plum lovers often ponder which variety to choose for the garden and benefit family and friends. After all, not every variety planted in a particular region brings the expected harvest, tolerates winter frosts and diseases common in this region well.

Cherry plum Traveler refers to unpretentious and early-growing varieties. In the middle of summer, fruit lovers can pamper themselves with sweet cherry plum that is notable for its juiciness.

The species received its development and distribution in the Crimea, thanks to the Selection Station of the N. N.I. Vavilov. They took him out by free pollination of the Dessertny seedling. 1986 was marked by the registration of the variety in the State Register, it was zoned in the North Caucasus and Central Black Earth regions. The variety is directly related to the hybrid variety Russian plum.

Cherry plum Traveler is not a very tall tree, it has a height of up to three meters. The crown does not differ in density, compactly spreads its branches for easy harvesting. The trunk is smooth when touched, has a light gray color.

Branched tree, medium-sized twigs. The shoot of the tree is straight, 3.5-4 mm thick, it has a large number of lentils, which have a large appearance without anthocyanin color. The branches that grow on the culture are short-lived, have an average length.

Medium-sized oval-shaped flower buds with slightly pointed tips. When the buds open, they turn green. The leaves are also pale green, oval in shape with pointed tops. An arched base gives the leaves a beautiful appearance. The upper side of the leaf attracts with light green colors with a slight sheen.

How to plant a variety in the garden

Cherry plum of the Traveler variety does not imply special planting technologies. It is only important to choose the right land, prepare it, choose a good seedling. If you follow all the planting rules, the tree will take root. Further, periodic maintenance will be required, which does not take much time. Cherry plum is great for summer residents.

Dates and place of disembarkation

It is better to plant cherry plum in the middle and northern regions in spring, in early to mid-March. Autumn planting is not recommended, as the young seedling will not have time to get stronger before frost. You can plant cherry plum in October only in the South.

The place must be selected carefully, it should be abundantly illuminated with ultraviolet rays. In shade and partial shade, fewer fruits are tied on the tree. The culture prefers to grow in places protected from drafts. It is better to plant it next to small outbuildings, fences. The occurrence of groundwater must be at least 1 meter from the ground.

Desirable and unwanted neighbors

The neighborhood between plants can be mutually beneficial or detrimental. This fact is important to consider, because if you plant cherry plum next to an unwanted crop, it will suffer. You can plant a tree next to a plum variety Krasny Shar, Skoroplodnaya, Asaloda, Vitba, Mara, cherry plums Kuban comet, Cleopatra.

Fruit and ornamental trees, bushes, can grow in close proximity to the Traveler variety. A negative reaction occurs when the rhizomes are located at the same level and compete with each other in the struggle for nutrients or if one of the crops releases substances harmful to the other.

What trees cannot be planted next to cherry plum:

nut;
cherry;
pear;
Apple tree.

According to some gardeners, the apple tree serves as a good neighbor for the cherry plum, but this fact has not yet been confirmed.

Planting pit preparation

3 weeks before planting the future tree, you should start preparing the ground near the planned hole site. Deep plowing is carried out, garbage, weeds, last year's leaves are removed. Prepare the pit 2 weeks before the expected date. This will allow the soil to settle down, the roots will not break off after planting. If planting is carried out in a container, you can place it in a freshly dug hole. Mix the earth with a bucket of humus, compost, add a liter of wood ash, mineral dressings. Take 50 grams of superphosphate, 60 grams of potassium salt. Fill the holes in 2/3 parts with the mixture. Too acidic soil can be limed with wood ash in a ratio of 400-500 g per 1 meter.

Selection and preparation of seedlings

It is advisable to buy 1-year old seedlings of this cherry plum variety. They are able to quickly recover from freezing. Please pay attention to the details below before purchasing.

The rhizome should be well developed and well-formed.
Shoots without damage, smooth structure, uniform, strong.
The roots should be 10 centimeters long.
The soil in the container is moist, without lumps and mold.

Planting technological process

For medium-sized trees, a planting scheme is recommended - 3 * 4 meters. Plant cherry plum seedlings in fertile soils, observing the following nuances.

Place a peg 1.5 meters long and 3-4 centimeters in diameter in the prepared recess. Form a mound around it.
Place the cherry plum seedling on a hill, gently straightening the root system. Sprinkle with soil, tamping slightly so that there are no voids.
The spine neck should be at a height of 4-6 cm.
Tie the seedling with twine to the peg.

The final stage will be watering the soil. Pour water gradually so as not to wash out the cherry plum seedling. It will take 1-2 buckets.

Pros and cons of the variety

Good tolerance to harsh winters.

Rapid appearance of fruits.

Annual harvest.

Does not lend itself to diseases such as moniliosis and clasterosporiosis.

The variety does not tolerate dry weather well.

According to the photo description of the cherry plum variety, the traveler shows that the ripe fruits are small in size.

The pulp is difficult to separate from the bone.

Since the flowers begin to bloom very early, there is a danger of freezing during spring frosts.

Cherry plum fruits are not stored for a long time.

The history of the creation of the cherry plum variety Lama

In the middle of the 20th century, breeders began to create cherry plum hybrids adapted to the conditions of the Eurasian part of the Russian Federation. The work was carried out in several directions:

Increasing the frost resistance of the culture, the possibility of growing cherry plum in the northern regions of the country.
Increasing the resistance of cherry plum to various types of biological aggression that are found in the flat part of Russia.
Strengthening early maturity.
Improving the quality and taste of cherry plum fruits.

The dark red leaves of the cherry plum Lama attract the admiring glances of gardeners throughout the summer.

One of the hybrid varieties that meet the requirements of breeders and gardeners is the Lama cherry plum variety. The second name of the culture, Russian plum, eloquently indicates that varieties of winter-hardy plums were used as the starting material.

The resulting hybrid is cultivated not only in the regions of central Russia, but also in the Khabarovsk Territory, in the Far East.

Care rules

The Traveler is a tree that copes equally well with weather fluctuations and all kinds of pests. Good care will help ensure a rich annual harvest of cherry plum.

Pruning

Thanks to timely pruning, you can increase the amount of the crop several times. It also helps to protect the young tree from disease and prolong its life. Experts advise cutting the twigs by about a third a year after planting. In subsequent years, it is also necessary to remove fast-growing shoots to form a healthy crown.

Top dressing

The first two years after planting, the "Traveler" does not need fertilizers, but this is provided that they were introduced into the holes during the planting of seedlings. Further, you need to feed the tree three times a year - when there is an active formation of buds, during flowering and the formation of ovaries. Potassium salt in the amount of 20-30 grams and urea - 50-70 grams are well suited for this.

Cherry plum "Traveler" is a tree that does not feel well in the abundance of water. Here you will have to observe the golden mean - this is regular, but moderate watering. Young trees begin to water with 2 buckets of water, gradually increasing the number to 6 buckets. During showers and long rains, watering is recommended to be reduced or stopped for a while. Before wintering, you should water the tree very little so that excess water comes out and the seedlings can overwinter in the most comfortable conditions.

Productivity, collection and storage

The Traveler variety begins to bear fruit 3-4 years after planting. Fruits ripen in early July, harvesting takes 4-5 weeks. Overripe fruits fall from the tree, so you need to pick them up on time.

Fruiting of the Traveler variety is annual and regular, from one tree you can get 30-40 kilograms of fruit. They are unsuitable for long-term storage and transportation due to their loose and soft pulp. In the refrigerator, the harvested cherry plum remains fresh for 3-4 days.

The purpose of cherry plum fruits Traveler is universal: you can eat them fresh or use them to make jam, preserves, compote, homemade liqueurs.

Pollinators

To please yourself with a bountiful harvest every year, experts advise planting the Traveler next to other fruit trees. Although such cherry plum is self-fertile, thanks to its "neighbors" it will begin to produce larger fruits. Good pollinators for this variety will be the varieties of the Chinese, Russian and Ussuriyskaya plums, as well as the Samoplodnaya plum variety.

Alychu Traveler can be called a self-fertile variety. However, to obtain a rich harvest, you will need other varieties planted nearby. The best pollinator for the Traveler cherry plum will be the Russian or Chinese plum variety, as well as the Skoroplodnaya plum.

Cherry plum itself Traveler can become an excellent pollinator for other varieties of cherry plum.

Early maturing varieties

Cherry plum

Almost all members of the Plum genus ripen late. Therefore, for plums and cherry plums, “early ripeness” means readiness for harvest in late July / early August.

The indicated dates correspond to the Central region or the Moscow region. Depending on climatic conditions, the ripening period can be shifted by 1-2 weeks (the farther south, the earlier).

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July rose

July rose Record holder in terms of ripening (2-3 decades of July). High frost resistance and drought resistance. Resistance to fungi. Has a stable fruiting. Easily adapts to new climatic conditions.

The peel is red, thin. The pulp is dark yellow, of moderate density with a rich and pleasant sweet and sour taste. The versatility of the fruit.

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Found

Found A tall tree with a flat, rounded crown. Buds with flowers bloom relatively early in spring, sometimes even in April. It is self-infertile, requires pollinators (for example, Vladimir comet, Timiryazevskaya, etc.)

High-yielding mid-early variety that begins to bear fruit in the second year of life. It has average immunity. The top of a mature tree should be pruned regularly.

The fruits are large and ovoid. The skin is firm, not cracking even if dropped. Its color is purple, the flesh is orange. The taste is sweet, dessert. The seeds are small, practically not separated from the pulp.

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Flint

Flint A self-fertile variety that blooms in mid-May with fruiting in the third decade of July. It has a dense spherical crown with a large number of branches and young shoots, which requires regular pruning. It is advisable to remove young growth around the trunk permanently. Average winter hardiness (up to -20-25 ° С). Resistant to droughts and most diseases.

Medium-sized oval fruit with sweet and sour plum flavor. The skin color is violet-blue, the flesh is yellow. The seeds are very difficult to separate from the pulp. The crop does not crumble and can be stored for up to 3 months. Possesses good transportability.

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Breeze

Breeze Tall trees with a sparse and spreading crown. Its shape is round, sometimes pyramidal. Fruiting occurs in the second year of life. Is self-infertile. The increase in productivity is provided by the planting of pollinators. The best are Comet, Gold of the Scythians and Sun.

The fruits are ovoid. The skin is light yellow in color, relatively thin. The blush on it is completely absent.... The pulp is yellow-green, aromatic, with an excellent sweet taste with a barely noticeable sourness. The consistency of the pulp is loose, with a small amount of fibers, the juiciness is low. The seeds are poorly separated from the pulp.

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Cherry plum Traveler: description, planting a seedling and tips for care

Cherry plum Traveler is well-deservedly popular for its delicious early ripening fruits. It is distinguished by unpretentiousness in care, it tolerates a drop in temperature and a lack of moisture well. It is almost not affected by pests and diseases.

It is best to purchase annual seedlings obtained by root growth or cuttings. They have the ability to recover after crown freezing.

When purchasing seedlings, you need to pay attention to their root system, it must be well developed and formed. Typically, the roots of these seedlings grow through the container or plastic bag in which they are stored.

Growing

To grow a healthy and strong tree, you need to fulfill a few simple conditions, which include:

competent selection of seedlings;
choosing a place for cherry plum;
site preparation;
landing;
care.

Choosing seedlings

Buy seedlings at specialized points. You should not take seedlings in containers or other containers, as the root system often grows through the holes made. Choose annual healthy trees obtained from cuttings or root shoots with strong and well-developed roots. Trees grown from such seedlings will quickly recover after freezing.

Place for cherry plum

Cherry plum loves spacious, well-lit and wind-sheltered areas with nutritious soil.Although the Traveler is unpretentious to soils, it will grow best of all on slightly acidic loam. Groundwater should not be close to the surface of the earth.

Preparing for landing

The plot for the seedling is carefully dug up and cleaned of roots, and also fed with fertilizers. Two weeks before planting, holes are prepared 50 x 70 cm in size. The holes are filled with a mixture of soil with fertilizer a little more than half.

Diseases and pests of cherry plum

Variety "Traveler" quite well resists various diseases, however, with high humidity, it can be affected by a fungus. One of these diseases is moniliosis. It is characterized by a rapid darkening of young twigs. Leaves curl up and dry out like frostbite. Time is not worth wasting, as infected leaves and branches should be removed and burned. Copper sulfate will help get rid of the problem - you should dilute 100 g in 10 liters of water and spray the tree.

The second disease that cherry plum can suffer is clasterosporium disease. This infection is very dangerous, as it spreads through the air, and the radius of infection is estimated at several kilometers. The chances of getting sick are highest in rainy and windy weather. Clasterosporium disease causes the leaves to fall off quickly and prematurely. Affected branches and leaves are also removed and burned, and for prevention, the tree is sprayed with a 1% solution of Bordeaux liquid.

Of course, the "Traveler" is not immune from various insects that spoil the roots, fruits and leaves of fruit trees. The most common insects are the plum aphid, yellow sawfly and brown fruit mite. Plum aphid is a pest that strikes with its speed of reproduction. Insects settle on the top of the tree and cover the leaves, constantly sucking the juice out of them. As a result, the leaves curl up, dry out and quickly fall off, and the tree itself may even die if nothing is done. Insecticides in combination with laundry soap will help protect against aphids. Sprinkle the cherry plum so that the product treats the bottom of the leaves well.

The yellow plum sawfly wakes up at the very beginning of March. It hibernates in old mummified fruits in the ground, and in the spring begins to feed on leaves. The insect prefers to lay clutches in fresh ovaries, and the emerging "cubs" eat the flesh. The affected fruit falls off and soon a formed beetle appears from it, which flies up on the cherry plum and again causes damage to the crop.

It is worth spreading a film under the infected trees and shaking the insects down. The caught pests must be destroyed. Another method of control is spraying "Travelers" and other varieties of plums with insecticides "Fufanon" or "Novaktion". It is worth remembering that any use of chemicals to protect or treat trees should be carried out at least 20 days before harvesting, otherwise, instead of vitamins, you can get a product that is unhealthy.

The brown fruit mite is a small pest that feeds on foliage sap and enmeshes it with cobwebs. It damages not only the leaves, but also the fruit of the tree. In order not to leave the insect a chance, preventive measures should be taken - to clean the bark of last year, where the tick hibernated. Infected foliage and fruits must be removed and burned. Subsequently, the tree is treated with a solution of colloidal sulfur or phosphamide every 15–20 days.

Cherry plum the Traveler is practically not affected by fungal and viral diseases, clotterosporia, moniliosis. But sometimes, at high humidity and temperature, they can be affected by these fungal diseases:

Moniliosis is manifested by the fact that the young branches of the tree darken, the leaves turn black and dry out, as if damaged by frost. Cracks form on the bark, and then growths. Over time, young leaves begin to grow. The ovaries also dry up. If a disease is detected, diseased branches are removed and burned.The tree is treated with preparations containing copper: Skor, Hom, Bordeaux liquid (3% in early spring, for prophylaxis).
Coccomycosis manifests itself in the middle of summer in the form of small reddish spots on the leaf blades. They merge into large spots; a powdery pink coating is visible on the inside. Leaves fall off, fruits dry up. To combat the disease, they are treated with Hom, Bordeaux liquid.

Pests also bypass the Traveler's cherry plum. The most common enemy of the fruit is the yellow plum sawfly. It hibernates in mummified fruits in the ground under a tree. In early spring it comes to the surface and begins to eat the leaves of the tree. Although he does not do much harm to them. When the flowers have bloomed and ovaries have appeared, the sawfly lays eggs inside.

You can fight him in the spring by shaking off their trees on film. They do it in cloudy calm weather. The caught beetles are destroyed. If there is no time to shake off, spray the tree together with other plums with insecticides Novaktion, Fufanon before flowering and immediately after it. Preventive treatment is carried out after harvesting if the number of pests is large.

Plum aphids can affect young shoots. It settles on the tops of young shoots and multiplies rapidly. Adults have wings, the young generation of green color densely covers young leaves and shoots, feeding on their sap. As a result, they stop growing, then curl and dry out. If there are many pests, the tree may die.

Large-fruited cherry plum

General belongs to one of the largest-fruited types of cherry plum. The mass of fruits can reach 80 g, they are located on the branches separately. The variety is resistant to frost, is considered early maturing.

Globus is a large-fruited variety, the weight of one piece can reach 100 g. It is a hybrid obtained as a result of crossing the Abundant variety, the Kulturnaya krasnaya and apricot hybrid. If the harvest is plentiful, the fruits are smaller, but still reach a weight of 50-60 g. The color of the skin is dark blue, the pulp is yellow, juicy. Due to the intensive growth, the branches should be pruned regularly.

Gardeners reviews

The Hardy Traveler with standard care will consistently produce high yields. The fruits are not very large, but they taste good. The harvest ripens gradually, you can have time to enjoy the fresh cherry plum, and the surplus can be processed into preparations. The variety is quite worthy of attention, especially from the gardeners of the middle lane, as it has sufficient winter hardiness for a difficult climate.

In the middle of the 20th century, domestic breeders crossed the cherry plum and Chinese plum in order to create a hybrid that combines the best properties of the parental species.

The new culture began to be called hybrid cherry plum, the Americans proposed the name Russian plum.

The cherry plum variety Traveler, bred more than thirty years ago, is popular with gardeners in the middle and southern latitudes due to its many positive qualities.

Russian plum Traveler appeared at the Crimean experimental breeding station of the All-Russian Research Institute of Plant Industry named after V.I. N.I. Vavilov. Scientists G.V. Eremin and L. Ye. Velenchuk conducted free pollination of Dessertnaya cherry plum and selected a seedling, which became a new representative of the culture.

Dessertnaya's parents are the winter-hardy, disease-resistant, fruitful, with large fruits of excellent taste, the Chinese-American plum Burbank and the Tavricheskaya cherry plum.

Since 1977, the new variety has been under state variety testing, in 1986 it was approved for cultivation in the Central, Central Black Earth and North Caucasian regions.

The tree grows quickly, its size is medium (reaches a height of three meters). The crown is of moderate density, has the shape of a wide oval. The bark on the trunk is smooth, gray. On straight, thick branches there are long spears (overgrown branches) that do not live long.Large flowers in the buds are formed in pairs. Flowering occurs in mid-April.

The fruits are not very large, in the description of VNIISPK (All-Russian Research Institute of Breeding of Fruit Crops) the weight is indicated as 28 g, in the State Register - 18.5 g. The cherry plum shape is round, slightly widened towards the base, unequal, with a noticeable abdominal suture. The upper part of the fruit is rounded.

The skin is not very thick, dense, poorly separated from the pulp. Cherry plum has a basic yellow color and a dark red integument with a purple tint, covering the entire fruit. There are many yellow subcutaneous spots and a small waxy coating.

Fruits should be removed in a timely manner; when overripe, they quickly fall off.

Cherry plum fruits, Traveler, medium-sized, dark red with a purple tint

The orange pulp has a soft, fine fiber structure, rather juicy, with a noticeable aroma. The cavity is also colored orange; darkening of the cut in air is slow.

The sugar content is not very high - 7.6%, the acidity is moderate - 2.5%, tasters rated the taste at 4.2 points. The stone is medium in size, its separation from the pulp is poor. Transportability is average, as the pulp is not firm enough.

The fruits are used universally: fresh and canned. The processed products received the following ratings:

juice with pulp - 4.3 points;
compote - 4.0 points;
jam - 4.3 points;
frozen fruits - 4.2 points.

The variety is early maturing, the fruits begin to ripen in the first decade of July. The yield of the crop is stretched to a month. The sources contain information about the beginning of fruiting in the third or fourth year after planting.

Yields are annual, very high - up to 501.4 kg / ha. There is no data on the productivity of one tree in the official description, in other sources there is information about the harvest up to 40-50 kg / der.

Plants do not have the ability to self-pollinate.

Russian plum Traveler has an exceptional yield

The Traveler has the following stamina stats:

high winter hardiness;
relative immunity to diseases, especially to clasterosporia, moniliosis and viral diseases;
medium resistance to drought;
the tendency to underpinning the root collar under unfavorable conditions is characteristic of the overwhelming majority of representatives of the Russian plum.

The most significant advantages of cherry plum include yield, winter hardiness, disease resistance, good fruit taste, early ripening. The variety also has disadvantages: self-infertility, average drought resistance, poor separation of seeds, insufficiently large fruits, as well as their weak consistency.

Reviews about the "Traveler" are mostly positive. Many gardeners note the unpretentiousness of the tree and its easy care. They also speak well of the early ripening of the fruits, as well as the amount of the harvested crop. Those who grow cherry plum of this kind say that the fruits are tasty, with a pleasant sourness, and that jam and compotes are beyond praise. In addition, the Traveler cherry plum is an assistant for other fruit trees, and is often planted precisely for pollination, which it copes well with.

Among the negative reviews, first of all, it is worth noting that the fruits of the cherry plum fall off and deteriorate too quickly. This is inconvenient for a large farm, where it is not always possible to instantly harvest a ripe crop. And also cherry plum cannot be transported over long distances, which excludes the possibility of constant sales. They also say negatively that, unlike most types of plums, cherry plum seeds literally grow into the pulp, and it can be problematic to separate them.

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Marina, 43 years old: “Traveler is a special variety of cherry plum, which I liked for its delicious fruits. In addition, I collect them already in July.I do not carry out any treatments, since the variety is characterized by high resistance to pests and diseases. From one tree I manage to get 35 kg of cherry plum ”.
Maxim, 56 years old: “Cherry Traveler conquered me by the fact that he is completely unpretentious in care. I water it every 1.5 months, but I took care of mulching. For this I used sawdust. I feed it 3 times a season. Cherry plum is not stored for a long time after harvest, so my wife immediately makes delicious jam from the berries. "

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Cherry plum of the Traveler variety is a popular berry crop, which is highly popular not only due to its high yield and frost resistance, but also for the opportunity to get sweet, tender and juicy berries. They can be consumed both fresh and used for preservation.

Characteristics

The Traveler Russian plum hybrid is grown in many regions due to its ability to produce an early harvest even in frosty winters. Cultivation of the variety does not require significant efforts from gardeners. Plum Traveler is rarely affected by fungal diseases, while it is sensitive to moisture levels and spring frosts.

Drought resistance and winter hardiness

One of the characteristics of the Traveler cherry plum variety is good resistance to low temperatures in winter. The fruit tree can withstand up to -30 ° C, which corresponds to climatic zone 4. The danger is posed by recurrent frosts during the formation of plum buds. A sharp drop in temperature leads to the fall of flowers.

A hybrid of plum and cherry plum is characterized by moderate drought tolerance. The culture reacts equally badly to high soil moisture and lack of water, especially in hot weather. Insufficient watering provokes partial shedding of leaves and ovaries. Stagnant water leads to root rot.

Pollination, flowering period and ripening times

Abundant plum blossom The traveler in central Russia begins in the 3rd decade of April. Low spring temperatures can delay bud appearance by 1 to 2 weeks. The Russian plum tree is self-fertile. It is recommended to plant plums and cherry plums of other varieties, for example, Skoroplodnaya or Chinese, as pollinators for the Traveler cherry plum. The ripening period is 2-2.5 months from the date of ovary formation. The crop can be harvested in early July.

Productivity and fruiting

Reviews of the plum (cherry plum) Traveler from gardeners indicate high yields over the years. From one tree older than 4-5 years old, you can collect 35-40 kg of fruits. This indicator is achieved due to the large number of ovaries with relatively small fruit sizes.

During the period of mass ripening of fruits, it is necessary to harvest the crop in a timely manner, without waiting for its shedding. The Traveler variety has a low keeping quality. A cherry plum that has fallen from a branch quickly deteriorates and rots.

Scope of the fruit

Juicy, sweet flesh of the Traveler plum with a pleasant sour taste is used for various types of preservation and the use of fresh fruits. Jam and juice with pulp received a high tasting rating. Plum is perfect for freezing and preparing compotes.

Disease and pest resistance

Like most hybrids, the Traveler is immune to major diseases that affect fruit trees. Unfavorable weather conditions in the form of prolonged rains at high air temperatures can lead to the appearance of fungal diseases.

Gardeners note the resistance of the variety to pests, while observing preventive measures of protection against harmful insects.

Advantages and disadvantages

The Plum Hybrid Traveler, developed by breeders, combines several of the best characteristics of crossed varieties:

short ripening period;
resistance to low temperatures;
high productivity;
immunity to moniliosis and clotterosporia.

In the reviews about the cherry plum Traveler, the unpretentiousness of the fruit tree and a stable harvest of sweet fruits with a pronounced fruity aroma are noted. Among the disadvantages of the variety stands out:

small fruit size with hard-to-peel pits;
short storage period of the crop and the impossibility of transportation;
low resistance to long dry periods.

Good to know! Ripe fruits of Russian plum after harvesting are stored in the refrigerator for no more than 3-4 days.

Landing features

The cherry plum variety Traveler takes root on the site and is distinguished by yield if conditions are met, planting technology and proper care. Before placing in the garden with a fruit tree, you should consider the requirements of the culture.

Recommended timing

Regardless of the region in which the Traveler hybrid will be grown, the optimal time for planting a young tree is in the spring months. It is recommended to plant cherry plum before the buds bloom. In this case, the seedling will successfully root during the season and withstand the winter well. In the southern regions, it is allowed to plant plums in the fall after leaf fall. Before the onset of frost, there should be 2-2.5 months left for the tree to adapt the root system.

Choosing the right place

A large number of fruits and their taste directly depend on the area where the cherry plum Russian Traveler grows. This type of plum needs a lot of sunlight. In the shade of large trees or houses on cherry plum, fewer fruits are tied. A heat-loving culture develops better in areas protected from through winds. It is recommended to plant Russian plum near small buildings and fences.

Important! The occurrence of groundwater should take place at a depth of at least 1-1.2 meters from the earth's surface.

What crops can and cannot be planted next to cherry plum

Red-fruited plum The Traveler feels good in the garden next to stone fruit trees. Experts recommend combining different varieties of the same species on the site, acting as pollinators for each other. Do not plant Solanaceae, large shrubs or tall trees near a tree.

Selection and preparation of planting material

In nurseries, one-year-old or two-year-old seedlings of Traveler cherry plum, grown from cuttings or using root shoots, should be preferred. In comparison with grafted trees, they are distinguished by better survival rate and cold resistance.

Plum seedlings should have smooth erect shoots and a developed root system. It is necessary to make sure that there are no mechanical damage and signs of disease on the trees. Before planting seedlings with an open root system, the plant should be treated with a growth stimulant.

Landing algorithm

A pit for planting a tree is prepared in 2-3 weeks. The recommended hole depth is 70 cm, diameter - 100 cm.The landing algorithm involves several successive stages:

The soil is mixed with rotted compost and a glass of wood ash.
A fertile layer is poured into the bottom of the hole with a slide.
At a distance of 20 cm from the center of the pit, a high peg is driven in for support.
The roots of the seedling are spread on the surface of the mound.
Carefully fill the hole with the remaining earth.
Tie the plant to a peg and spill the earth around the tree.

Important! The root collar of the plum should rise 5-7 cm above the ground.

How to care

Despite the fact that this cherry plum variety brings an annual harvest, it is worth taking care of the tree. This is the only way to preserve it for much longer and get an ever richer harvest. The plant requires regular watering, feeding and pest control.

How to cut cherry plum

This is a very important step in plant care.Thanks to pruning, the tree is protected from various diseases, it grows and forms better, and the yield increases. During the first year after planting the plant, it must be cut by 1/3 part. After such manipulations are carried out to improve the appearance and to ensure the penetration of sunlight on the entire plant.

During autumn and spring, it is necessary to cut off all diseased, dry and crooked branches.

Introduction

Yellow cherry plum

But every medal has two sides. The disadvantages of cherry plum have traditionally been the small size of the fruit and a noticeable sourness in taste. However, in our days, during the development of selective selection, it was possible to obtain many varieties that are practically devoid of these shortcomings.

In terms of varietal diversity, cherry plum surpasses many tree crops and provides a choice for gardeners with options that have almost any color, taste, weight of fruits and yield. In addition, cherry plum is used in landscape design.

Caring for cherry plum is the same as caring for plums, but in general it is much simpler. Saplings should be planted in fertile soil in sunny areas with fertile soil. A pit for cherry plum is made the same as for a plum - 60 x 60 x 50 cm. A layer of humus is placed on its bottom.

The main task when creating a cherry plum garden is correctly position the fruit varieties and pollinators. The latter should be planted no more than 50 m from the pollinated trees.

Directly caring for mature trees implies timely abundant watering (this is very critical for most varieties), fertilizing at least 2 times per season and regular pruning.

For air nutrition of the roots after watering, it is recommended to loosen the soil to a depth of 5-10 cm. Fertilizing with organic matter should be done in early spring and late autumn. It is recommended to apply mineral fertilizers and nutrients to the soil in the middle of the season only in the case of poor soils.

Cherry plum

Pest control is less relevant for cherry plum than for plum, since the species is much more immune. However, you should not relax, the plum moth, in the absence of the main diet, can quickly switch to cherry plum.

Therefore, insecticides should always be at hand. For the prevention of fungi, it is recommended to treat the branches and bark of the trunk with copper-containing preparations, for example, a solution of copper sulfate, before opening the kidneys. Cherry plum is also infrequently affected by viral diseases.

Clasterosporium is a separate problem. To combat this fungal disease, Horus, Skor, Kuproksat are used.

Cherry plum propagation is carried out mainly vegetatively, using grafting from young shoots in the splitting of wild crops or sour varieties. In rare cases, propagation by cuttings is used, since this process is longer. You can get cherry plum seedlings using seeds, but this process is also not quick.

Cherry plum

Describing varieties, they are systematized mainly according to consumer characteristics, as it is often even difficult to determine how a particular variety or hybrid was obtained. Gardeners are comfortable with the classification in which the plants are divided according to the ripening period.

It is she who is considered the main one for cherry plum. In those cases when the ripening time is not critical, cherry plum can be systematized according to the size of the fruit, zones of frost resistance, self-fertility, etc.

The article describes the currently most popular cherry plum varieties for the following categories:

early, mid and late ripening
large-fruited
frost-resistant
self-fertile

For each of the varieties, the features of their cultivation are indicated and its photos are presented.

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Mid-season varieties

Cherry plum

The ripening time for these plants is in the second half of August. The fruits are mainly used for universal use - they are used both fresh and canned (preserves, jams, compotes, etc.)

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Peach

Peach Medium late variety with large fruits and early fruiting. The crown shape is spherical, leafiness is average.

The fruit has a red color and a peachy aroma. The weight of the fruits in some cases reaches 70 g. The peel of the fruit is thick, on top it is covered with a wax coating.

The variety is self-fertile. For pollination, varieties similar in terms of flowering and ripening should be used - Chuk, Nesmeyana, Tsarskaya or Lama.

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Chuk

Chuk Obtained about 40 years ago as a result of crossing the Excellent and the Fast-growing Chinese. A compact but relatively tall tree with a pyramidal crown. Requires pollinators. It is a winter and drought tolerant plant with good immunity.

Medium-sized fruits with burgundy skin and reddish-orange flesh. Their shape is oval. Bones from dense pulp are poorly separated. The taste is sweet and sour.

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Garden giant gift

Garden giant gift A frost-resistant variety, which is a hybrid subspecies of the Russian plum. Weak fruit tree (stem not more than 1.2 m), with a medium-dense crown of a flat-round shape. Possesses good frost resistance and average immunity.

The fruits are large, with a purple-colored skin covered with a waxy coating. The pulp is yellow, reddening as it approaches the skin. The consistency of the pulp is dense, dryish. Taste - standard sweet and sour. The bones are separated well. The pulp freezes well without cracking.

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Llama

Llama Small trees with high yield parameters for their size. Fruiting already in the second year. Increased winter hardiness. Can be grown in the harsh conditions of Siberia and northern regions. An additional advantage is good resistance to drought and disease. The variety requires pollinators of other varieties to bloom at the same time, optimally Mara.

The fruit has a sweet and sour taste and an oval shape. The color at the beginning of ripening is purple, fully ripe fruits change color to burgundy. The pulp is pink, fibrous, slightly crispy. The bones are separated well. The productivity of the variety is very high - I remove up to half a centner of the harvest from the trees.

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Columnar

Columnar Medium-sized trees with a compact crown of an overestimated pyramidal shape. Young trees resemble a shrub in appearance. They have good unpretentiousness: winter hardiness, the ability to tolerate drought. Disease resistance is also high. They are self-infertile, therefore they require the planting of pollinators (Soneika, Lama, Mara, Asaloda).

The fruits are large, oval in shape. The skin is deep red, firm and firm. The pulp is a little loose, tender and dryish. The color of the pulp is reddish yellow. The taste is dessert, the acidity is weak. Possesses good keeping quality and transportability.

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Self-fertile varieties

Cherry plum

Most garden trees require pollinators for high yields, and cherry plum is no exception. However, there are some varieties that do not need pollinators.

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Traveler

Traveler An early variety that is a descendant of the Chinese plum. It has an average height and early dates of the onset of fruiting (2-3 years). It has high frost resistance (but the fruits fall off during frost) and disease resistance.

The fruits are round. The skin is yellow with a large purple blush. The pulp is orange, moderately juicy. There are banana notes on the palate.

The plant needs regular watering.

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Monomakh

Monomakh Early maturing, frost-resistant tree of low growth. The crown is spherical, dense. Average leafiness.

Medium-sized fruit with thick purple skin. The pulp is dense, the bone is well separated from it. Ripening occurs at the end of July / beginning of August. The variety is distinguished by the stability of yields, even with old trees.

Kuban comet

Kuban comet The variety obtained by crossing the Pionerka and the early-growing plum. Possesses increased winter hardiness and medium ripening periods. The crown is rare and wide.

The fruits are ovoid and covered with a wax coating. The skin color is burgundy, the flesh is deep yellow. The pulp is juicy and tasty with an apricot flavor. The bone is difficult to separate.

The plant requires regular and abundant watering.

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Frost-resistant varieties

Cherry plum

Plum and cherry plum are classified as heat-loving trees. However, there are many varieties that can thrive in relatively cold areas. Frost resistance of some of them reaches -35 ° С.

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Carmine

Carmine A tree of medium growth with a spherical crown. The crown density is low. The variety is able to withstand frosts down to -30 ° C. Harvesting takes place in mid to late August.

The fruits are small and round. The skin is thin, dark scarlet. The pulp has a yellow tint. Moreover, the juice is practically colorless. The pulp is firm with a well-separating bone. The taste of the pulp is slightly sour.

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Gift to St. Petersburg

Gift to St. Petersburg Frost-resistant ornamental variety. Able to tolerate significant temperature fluctuations. The crown is extensive, with a high degree of foliage. Ripens in the second decade of August. Requires pollinators, the best of which is the Rocket Seedling. It has good immunity.

Fruits are small in size, slightly elongated. Color - dark yellow or orange... The taste is considered very good.

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Ruby

Ruby A fast-growing, winter-hardy variety with high growth. The crown has an oval shape and medium density. The plant's immunity is good, diseases and pests rarely affect it. Harvesting takes place in the third decade of July.

Fruits are spherical, sometimes slightly flattened. The skin has a dark red shade with shine, the flesh is orange. The density of the pulp is average. It is fibrous and juicy with poorly separable bone.

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Rocket Seedling

Rocket Seedling A variety that can withstand temperatures down to -35 ° C. The tree is undersized with a dense squat crown. High foliage... It tolerates temperature changes in summer. It is considered one of the best varieties for cultivation in the Urals.

Large fruits with a slight taper at the end. A relatively small number of cherry plum varieties (in particular, Melon) have a similar shape. The skin is dense, red. the pulp is yellow, of moderate density. The taste is sweet with slight hints of sourness. Possesses good keeping quality.

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