Description and characteristics of the August dew pear variety, ripening time, planting and care
Choosing a variety is a responsible business. The summer resident studies the information and makes a choice. By purchasing August dew pears, the gardener gets a responsive plant, which, with proper care, gives an excellent harvest.
Full characteristics and description of pears August dew
To make a final decision, the grower must study all the available information about the variety.
Features of the fruit tree
A distinctive feature from other trees of culture in appearance. The crown is not dense, so that branches are visible through the foliage. During flowering, the garden is decorated with a whole blooming cloud. The branches grow drooping and not very densely. With the correct formation, the summer resident will receive an exquisite garden decoration.
One inflorescence contains 5-7 flowers. With a favorable development of events, almost every ovary forms a fetus. This is why the volume of the crop depends. The height of an adult plant reaches 2.5-3 m.
Characteristics of fruits
No less than the appearance and features of the tree, the summer resident is interested in the description of the fruit. Studying this information helps you make your choice. Pears of August dew are not large, their weight reaches 120-150 g. With proper care and all the necessary techniques, the weight of the fruit increases to 200 g.
If the yield is medium, the fruits are practically the same size. But with a bountiful harvest, the tree bears different-sized fruits.
The color of the pear is greenish. After harvesting, the fruits turn yellowish, there are small dots on the skin. Pears taste sweet with sourness. Tasting score 4.5 points.
Ripening period and storage of pears
The tree gives its first fruits in the 4th year after planting. Bears fruit regularly and without interruption. Fruit shedding was not noticed. August dew belongs to the summer varieties, so the ripening period is in mid-August. Some summer residents wait, as soon as the first pear falls, the fruits are ready to eat.
The shelf life without creating the necessary conditions is short. With proper storage, the fruits lie up to 14 days.
Gardeners advise to remove pears a week before biological ripeness. Cellar maturation significantly improves the taste.If carefully removed from the tree, pears are well transported and retain their presentation for a long time.
Plant resistance to external factors
Producers characterize the variety as resistant to adverse weather conditions. The plant is frost resistant. In case of mechanical damage and severe frost, the branches quickly recover and give growth. Diseases characteristic of the culture are dangerous for pears. August dew. The only exception is scab. The plant has a stable immunity to it.
Pollinating varieties
To increase yields, several different types of fruit trees are grown in the immediate vicinity. For pears, Avgustovskaya dew was recognized as the best pollinator in Memory of Yakovlev. Other varieties are also suitable, the flowering period of which coincides with the planted species.
Pros and cons of the variety
Each plant has advantages and disadvantages. The summer resident should familiarize himself with them before planting a tree on the site.
Positive traits:
- early maturity;
- stable, high yield, every year;
- universality of application;
- scab resistance;
- resistance to unfavorable growing conditions;
- unpretentiousness;
- frost resistance;
- long shelf life when creating the necessary conditions;
- high tasting score.
Negative qualities:
- planting of pollinators is necessary;
- weak immunity to diseases;
- decrease in commercial qualities with a bountiful harvest.
The summer resident will be able to appreciate the variety only after cultivation.
Reproduction methods
In order to independently grow the Augustow dew variety on the site, you need to know how summer residents do it. What is the effectiveness and efficiency of the method.
Cuttings
For this method of reproduction, the middle part of the branch is necessary, the top will root poorly. Cuttings are cut into pieces, each should contain 3-4 sheets. The lowest leaf is cut off, the cut is made at an angle of 45⁰, the upper one is straight.
The harvesting time falls on different periods, the period depends on the climate of the region. Therefore, you should look at the appearance of the branches. The very last leaf has not yet blossomed, it's time to cut the cuttings.
Finished branches are placed in a solution that stimulates root growth. Then prepare containers for rooting. Fertile soil is poured onto the bottom of a container 20-25 cm high, consisting of:
- 3 parts of sod land;
- 1 part compost;
- 1 part peat;
- 1 part sand.
The top is covered with a layer of coarse river sand to a height of 5 cm, the cuttings are buried by 2 cm. Then it is necessary to constantly monitor the moisture content of the soil. Leaves will help determine the condition of the cuttings. If they begin to dry, this planting material is removed from the planting container.
Layers
Root shoots are fixed in such a way that part of the branch is in the ground. They are waiting for the roots to appear. Then they are planted in a permanent place. If there is no overgrowth, choose a 2-year-old branch and bend it to the ground. A container with soil is installed under it and the branch is fixed in it. After the formation of an independent root system, they are planted in a permanent place.
How to choose the right seedling
In order to get an excellent harvest in the future, the summer resident should carefully consider the choice of a seedling:
- preference is given to a 1-2 year old plant;
- the trunk must be strong and free from damage;
- there should be no deformations, cracks or growths on the branches;
- the root system is not damaged, not dry or frostbitten;
- long roots will help the plant to set up and grow faster.
Carefully selected planting material is prepared for planting.
How to plant a pear
After the seedling is purchased, it must be planted in the ground. Half of the success depends on how well it is done.
Preparing to disembark
Gardeners recommend shortening the roots of the seedling before planting. The top of the tree is also cut off. The fewer branches, the easier the plant will take in and grow.
Immediately before planting, the planting material is placed in water or in a diluted stimulant for root growth.
Planting seedlings
Then they begin to prepare the site. The site is chosen on the sunny side, closed from drafts and winds. They dig up the earth in advance, add humus and mineral fertilizers. The pear is planted in spring until mid-April or in autumn, at the end of October.
Each summer resident calculates the terms, independently taking into account the peculiarities of the climate of the growing region.The planting hole is dug deep, the bottom is filled with a mixture of turf soil, peat, humus, sand, and mineral fertilizers. A mound is formed, a seedling is placed on it.
The roots are straightened, periodically raising the seedling while sprinkling with earth. The root collar or the site of inoculation is not covered. Sprinkle abundantly with water and cover the trunk circle with a layer of mulch.
Pear care August dew
When the plant is accepted, take proper care. Timely implementation of agricultural techniques will help grow a strong tree.
Watering
The amount of watering for a seedling and an adult plant depends on weather conditions. In dry weather, trees are watered at least 5 times a month.
Top dressing
The first time after planting, the trees do not need fertilizers. The pear responds well to organics. Manure is applied in the spring, 1-2 kg for each tree. Do not allow the root system of pears to come into contact with potassium and nitrogen. They have a detrimental effect on plant roots. As a result, the tree dies. Complex mineral fertilizers with their content are used with caution.
Pruning
August dew requires mandatory pruning throughout the entire period of growth and development. The future harvest depends on how correctly this is done.
Saplings
An annual plant in the first spring is shortened at a distance of 1.5 m from the ground, the second year, extra side branches are removed.
Adult plant
Pruning an adult plant depends on the wishes of the grower. The spindle method is recommended. There is nothing difficult in forming in this way. Pears begin to harvest earlier. The stem is cut off by about 45-50 cm. Then the skeletal branches are saved annually, which grow to the sides, leaving a small distance between the branches.
If the shoots grow densely, the tree will give less harvest, the fruits will be small.Sanitary pruning includes a disease control method. In the presence of a developing disease, they are eliminated by the timely removal of the affected parts of the tree.
Preparation for wintering
In the fall, plants are watered, fertilized, and pruned. Thus, the culture is prepared for winter, allowing the pear to be nourished in advance.
August dew is considered to be resistant to low temperatures. It is recommended to cover the trees additionally. Dry plant residues or special material are used. Some summer residents additionally cover the trees with snow if it is not enough.
Pest and disease control
The pear is scab resistant. To combat the rest of the diseases characteristic of the culture, it is recommended to carry out preventive measures. They include the timely implementation of agricultural techniques, compliance with the subtleties and planting recommendations.
In addition, in the spring and autumn, preventive treatment of trees from viruses and bacteria is carried out. Use drugs purchased in specialized stores.
During fruiting, you cannot use chemicals. They are deposited in fruits, harming the body. During this period, folk remedies are used.Traps are set against insects. Or processed with folk remedies.
Collection, storage and use of crops
Harvested in dry weather. If the summer resident wants to leave the pears for long-term storage, they should be collected carefully.It is necessary to remove from the tree a little earlier than the fruit is finally ripe. Approximate time - 1-2 days of September. The harvest time depends on the climate of the growing region. In a cool room, pears are placed in wooden boxes and sprinkled with sawdust or paper. This will protect the adjacent fruit from rotting if it comes into contact with the spoiled fruit.
The scope is wide, housewives use the fruits for:
- all types of canning;
- cooking preserves and jams;
- preparation of juices and drinks;
- drying;
- freezing;
- fresh consumption.
High taste characteristics, density and aroma allow using August dew pears for all types of processing. Planting a pear is a crucial moment. If the summer resident tries to invest all his strength, then the plant will thank him with a high yield.
