The best pear varieties for central Russia with a description
Many fruit tree lovers plant young pears on the site. It is recommended to choose pear varieties for planting that would be ideal for the region in which they will be grown. There are several varieties of pears for the middle lane, the features of which must be familiarized in advance.
Features of growing pears in central Russia
To get a good harvest, you need to familiarize yourself with the nuances of growing pear trees in the middle lane in advance. During cultivation of pears it is necessary:
- Fertilize. Pear trees need urea, superphosphate, potassium sulfate, wood ash and ammonium nitrate.
- Water. All planted trees are watered at least five times a month. At the same time, during the period of bud formation and ripening of fruits, trees are irrigated twice as often.
- Protect from pests. To protect plants from pests and diseases, it is necessary to periodically spray them with fungicidal mixtures and pesticides.
- Trim. Pruning is done annually, until the first buds appear on the branches. Experienced gardeners recommend removing dried twigs.
The nuances of choosing a culture
Before planting pears in the garden, you need to familiarize yourself with the features of choosing the right variety. There are several factors that are taken into account when choosing a culture:
- Winter hardiness. Experts recommend planting varieties that are resistant to low temperatures. They tolerate frost well and do not die during the first frost.
- Taste qualities. For planting, choose the most delicious pears with juicy and sweet pulp.
- Self-pollination. It is better to choose self-fertile plants that have high yields and do not need manual pollination.
- Crop appearance rate. It is necessary to plant varieties in the garden that begin to bear fruit 3-4 years after planting.
- The duration of the ripening of the crop. Some gardeners advise planting the newest, undersized, early-ripening pear varieties.
The best early summer pear varieties
People looking for a ripe crop in mid-summer should grow early pears.
Lada
The most popular early ripening pear variety, suitable for planting in the middle lane. The tree grows up to two and a half meters and therefore it is classified as a medium-sized fruit plant. The crown of Lada is quite wide and has the shape of a pyramid.Ripe fruits weigh 100 grams, they have a conical shape and a pleasant aroma.
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The plant has a pyramidal crown formed by rather large shoots. In the spring, leaves appear on trees with a smooth surface and raised edges. Each ripe fruit weighs 60-70 grams. The pears are covered with an orange peel, which, when ripe, develops a faint blush.
Bere Giffard
Early ripening variety, the harvest of which ripens in early July. A distinctive feature of Bere Giffard are the fruits, which are colored bright orange with a red tint. Ripe pears weigh 150 grams and are used to make compote or fruit jam.
Victoria
Victoria is popular among gardeners for its hardiness and resistance to pests and diseases. It is a tall variety with trees growing up to ten meters.
Victoria has a high yield, which allows you to collect 120-150 kilograms of fruit from a tree.
Severyanka
Severyanka is suitable for growing in the middle lane and northern regions. It is a medium-sized fruit plant that grows up to 4-6 meters. The tree has a pyramidal trunk and a dense crown. Severyanka's pears are large, their weight reaches 250 grams.
August dew
A medium-sized summer variety that grows up to five meters. The first fruits appear on the branches three years after planting. Their weight is 80-100 grams. The ripe crop is distinguished by excellent keeping quality, taste and juiciness.
Chizhovskaya
It is considered the most popular self-pollinated variety that grows well in the middle lane. This is a low-growing plant, the height of which does not exceed three meters. Chizhovskaya's pears are large and weigh 200-220 grams. At first they are colored green, but in the summer they develop a blush.
Allegro
A medium-sized tree with a height of 4-5 meters, which begins to bear fruit four years after planting. The advantages of Allegro include:
- frost resistance;
- unpretentious care;
- yield;
- large fruits weighing 200 grams.
Mid-season pears
To harvest a mature crop in late summer or early autumn, varieties with medium ripening times are planted.
Yakovlev's favorite
Among the large-fruited varieties, Lyubimitsa Yakovleva is distinguished, in which pears weigh 240 grams each. They are green in color with a slight yellowish tinge. The pulp is harsh and therefore jams are often made from the harvested crop.
Thumbelina
Mid-season plant, the fruits of which ripen in the first half of September. The ripe crop mass is 70-85 grams. The surface of the fruit is covered with a golden skin with a yellow tint. Thumbelina is grown for the preparation of compote and preserves.
Saratov
Such trees are classified as medium-sized plants, since their height is 2-3 meters. The fruits of Saratovka are orange in color, they have a juicy pulp with a sweet taste. The advantages of the crop include long-term storage and resistance to decay.
Lyre
Trees of this type have a pyramidal trunk, painted brown. In the second half of spring, leaves are formed on the branches, which have a smooth surface and an elongated shape. The fruits ripen at the end of September, they weigh 170-180 grams.
Patriotic
A tall variety, whose trees grow up to ten meters in height. They have straight branches and a spreading crown. The harvest of the domestic pear has an attractive appearance and therefore it is often grown for further sale. Harvesting is done in late September or early October.
Veles
The ripening of the crop begins in June and lasts until the end of August. The average weight of pear fruits is 150-200 grams.Until the end of summer, pears are colored bright green, and after ripening, their surface turns orange-red. The yield per tree is 80-90 kilograms.
Muscovite
Tall fruit trees Moskvichki grow up to 7-9 meters in height. They have a spreading brown crown. The Moskvichka leaves are oval in shape, with a slight bend in the central part. The first fruits appear on the trees 2-3 years after planting the seedlings.
Marble
The characteristic features of the Marble Pear are tall trees over 10 meters high and their dense crown. Ripe pears are covered with a dense skin, on the surface of which there are dark orange dots. The pulp is juicy, tender and grainy.
What are the late varieties?
Some people prefer to plant winter varieties, the fruits of which ripen in late autumn.
Miracle woman
The most popular winter pears include the Miracle, which is resistant to disease and frost. Flowering begins in early March, and fruit ripens in October. The weight of the Miracle fruit is 180-220 grams.
Pervomaiskaya
The main distinguishing feature from other pears is the storage duration of the harvested crop, which is 250 days. Other advantages of Pervomayskaya include frost resistance, ease of cultivation and productivity.
Rossoshan late
It is a vigorous tree with a branched crown and large fruits. The first crop is harvested in the third year of growing the fruit tree. Each ripe fruit weighs 200-250 grams.
Belarusian
Compact pear tree 3-4 meters high. This variety was developed by Belarusian breeders for cultivation in regions with unfavorable climates. Fruits are juicy, fleshy, with white sourish pulp.
Olivier de Serre
This variety is rarely grown, as it is capricious and requires careful maintenance. In the summer, many branches appear on the tree, which reduce the yield. Experienced gardeners advise periodically pruning Olivier de Serre.
Bere Ardanpon
A late-ripening fruit plant that begins to ripen at the end of July. The advantages of Bere Ardanpon include high yield, large size of fruits and resistance to frost.
Conclusion
Many gardeners are planting and growing pears in the middle lane. Before you start cultivating pear trees, you need to familiarize yourself with the best varieties of fruit plants.
