Sweet cherry «Valery Chkalov»
Sweet cherry «Valery Chkalov»
A medium-ripening variety widespread in the CIS: very large dark red berries, sweet taste. Requires a pollinating neighbor with matching flowering (for example, "Iput" or another cherry).
Stages of growth
Planting calendar
How to care
- •Sweet cherries are more heat-loving than cherries - choose a sunny place protected from the north wind
- •Be sure to plant another cherry variety with the same flowering period nearby.
- •The root collar is not below soil level
Difficulty growing
Requires basic knowledge and regular care.
Growing conditions
Nice neighbors.
Unwanted Neighbors
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(2)
The variety is not self-pollinating: a second cherry seedling with overlapping flowering is needed. “Iput” and “Valery Chkalov” are traditionally planted in pairs. Frost during flowering and the lack of pollinators also interfere.
Sweet cherries are less frost-resistant, grow more intensively, require more light and usually a greater planting distance. Otherwise, the pruning calendar, pests and diseases are similar.
Benefits and nutrition
Rich in anthocyanins, vitamin C and potassium; Sweet varieties are a quick source of energy during the ripening season.
*The information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
Nutritional value
(per 100 g)| Calories | 63 kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7 mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
% of daily value
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