Sweet Cherry 'Dayber Black'
Prunus avium 'Dayber Black'
Mid-late ripening sweet cherry variety with large dark red to almost black fruits of excellent taste. Resistant to cracking, requires pollination. Ideal for gardens in the temperate zone and southern regions.
Stages of growth
Planting calendar
How to care
Planting in March-April (spring) or October-November (autumn) in a 60×60×60 cm pit with drainage
1 раз в месяц весной-летом
сбалансированное NPK
Regular watering 2-3 times per week in the first season, maintaining uniform soil moisture
- •Protect the young seedling from direct sun in the first weeks
- •Install a support stake
- •Trim lateral shoots to form the crown
Difficulty growing
Requires basic knowledge and regular care.
Growing conditions
Soil preparation
Planting parameters
💡Preparation Tips
- •Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
- •Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
- •If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat
Frequently asked questions(5)
Plant in March-April (spring) or October-November (autumn). In southern CIS regions, autumn planting is preferable. In regions with harsh winters — spring planting with frost protection in the first year.
Yes, this variety is self-sterile. For good fruit set, plant nearby other cherry varieties (Polet, Regina, Fatej, Desertная Morozovoi) with overlapping bloom periods.
In the first year after planting, water 2-3 times per week. Mature trees — 1-2 times per week in summer without rainfall. Watering depth at least 50 cm. Avoid overwatering and waterlogging.
In spring apply nitrogen fertilizers (urea, nitrate). In summer and fall — phosphate-potassium (superphosphate, potassium salt). Apply organic matter (compost, aged manure) once every 2 years in fall. Avoid excess nitrogen which promotes fruit cracking.
The variety is hardy to -30°C (zone 4-8). Young trees in the first 2-3 years require root zone mulching with 8-10 cm layer and trunk protection with agrowool in regions with temperatures below -25°C. Mature trees usually winter without additional protection.
Benefits and nutrition
Benefit information coming soon
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