What are the SL64 Cherry Rootstock Features?
- SL64 was obtained by selection from the cherry rootstock Prunus mahalep and is a cherry rootstock close to the classical rootstock.
- It is included in the clone rootstock species of Mahalep species.
- It has positive effects on fruit yield and quality for hard textured cherries and sour cherries.
- It is also very strong in terms of holding onto the soil.
- It is not recommended for use in heavy, high ground water and clay soils.
- The root system is quite well developed and does not need any support as it has a strong attachment to the soil.
- It is a medium-high vigorous rootstock type.
- It is suitable for arid or calcareous lands.
What is Canopy of SL64 Cherry Rootstock?
SL64, which does not need any support because its root system is quite well developed and has strong adhesion to the soil, is a standard rootstock type. It plays a very effective role in the vigorous and productive growth of the varieties grafted on it. SL64 cherry clone rootstock, which draws attention due to its extremely strong root system, creates less crown volume of the fruit seedlings grafted on than the classical rootstock, and provides higher quality and productive fruit formation. In addition, another remarkable point among the characteristics of SL64 cherry rootstock is that the grafted variety can yield earlier than the classical rootstock.
What are the Soil and Climate Conditions in SL64 Cherry Rootstock?
SL64 cherry rootstock is a medium-high vigorous rootstock and is suitable for arid or calcareous lands. Thanks to the advantages of its high resistance to calcareous soils, it also supports the formation of strong trees in a positive way. It develops in high and fertile soils due to its high water holding capacity. SL64 cherry clone rootstock, which is suitable for grafting with hard textured cherry and sour cherry varieties, is recommended to be preferred in arid or calcareous lands instead of heavy textured soils.
How to Grow for SL64 Cherry Rootstock?
A hybrid cherry rootstock type SL64, which is a cross of Mazzard and mahaleb, is a very important rootstock in terms of fruit quality and yield. SL64 cherry clone rootstock, which enables the variety to bear fruit at an early age, is semi-dwarf and has the good characteristics of Mazzard and mahaleb rootstocks.
After the grafting process, the species on the SL64 cherry clone rootstock should be checked very carefully, especially in the first years. For soft ground and windy areas, staking can be done in the first few years.
What are the SL64 Cherry Rootstock Grafting Methods?
SL64 cherry rootstock is compatible with grafting with many fruit species. Although SL64 is a cherry clone rootstock, it can also be grafted with cherry and sour cherry varieties. However, in order to obtain high and quality yields from the vaccination process, the vaccination process must be carried out at the right time and with the correct vaccination methods.
It is recommended to carefully control the species on the SL64 cherry clone rootstock after grafting, especially in the first years.
