Description of pear Guidon
pear Guidon was named in honor of the Pushkin prince Guidon. The variety is distinguished by frost resistance and high fertility. The green color of the fruit and the characteristic sour taste are among the distinctive features of the Guidon variety. Consider in the article a detailed description of the variety.
Description of pear Guidon
Characteristics of the variety
Those wishing to acquire a variety of this pear will have to be patient, because they begin to bear fruit only 4 years after planting.
Description of pear Guidon: On average, from one tree, you can get about 55 kg of excellent fruits. With proper care of the tree (pruning of branches and proper formation of the crown), you can achieve its fruiting already in the second year after planting.
The Guidon pear blooms very beautifully: small white flowers are very densely located on the branches, which will decorate any garden. With this arrangement of flowers (and therefore fruit), harvesting will not be a gardener's nightmare.
You can remove the fruits at the end of August - the first half of September. The shelf life of such pears is only 7-10 days. After the expiration of this time, the fruits lose their unique taste and any presentation.
The taste is sweet, slightly sour. The flesh of the fruit is yellow, grainy, firm and juicy. Such pears can be safely put into jam, and canned, and simply eaten raw.
Description of the tree
Pear Guidon belongs to the undersized - the height is not more than 3.5 m. Large shoots grow vertically to the trunk.
The leaves of the Guidon tree have a deep dark green color on the outside and a slightly dull light green on the inside. Also on the outside of the leaf, you can see a dense network of light yellow veins. In general, the foliage is not very dense, most of the space on the branch is occupied by fruits.
Characteristics of the fetus
The fruits of this variety have different shades: from light green to yellow-green, always in a large dark green speck.
The average weight of one fruit ranges from 100 to 140 grams. This is not a lot, there are pears and more, but their number more than compensates for the size and weight.
The average weight of one fruit ranges from 100 to 140 grams.
Benefits
Of the advantages of the variety, it can be noted:
- good productivity;
- resistance to many diseases;
- frost resistance.
The disadvantages of the variety include:
- poor transportability;
- short shelf life.
Planting culture
The disembarkation process is carried out according to a certain algorithm.
- Dig a hole. If you decide to plant a tree in the spring, then it is better to prepare it in the fall.
- Provide food for the tree with humus and ash. Before planting, it is worth filling the hole with these fertilizers.
- The young tree must be positioned so that the grafting site is 5 cm above the ground.
- Gently compact the soil around the seedling, but don't overdo it.
- Cut off the top, leaving no more than a meter.
- After that, you need to water the tree. Never pour water on the crown! Correct watering is watering the soil in a tree circle with a hose.
Care
Guidon loves light, space and requires constant watering.The future harvest depends on the successful choice of the place, therefore, the choice of the planting site should be taken carefully and seriously. It's good if there is a well nearby.
In the first years after planting, pruning of excess branches and proper crown formation is especially important - this will ensure the maximum yield of the tree. In addition, the Guidon variety is a fast-growing variety, therefore it needs abundant watering - 10-15 buckets of water per adult tree (3-5 times per season).
The Guidon variety loves light, space and requires constant watering.
The foliage should be dense and rich in color, and the shoots should be strong and not too long. Otherwise, nitrogen fertilization is needed. You can use urea - it is used in spring and autumn. During the period of fruit ripening (June-July), it is recommended to use mineral fertilizers. This will improve the taste of the fruit.
Diseases
The Guidon culture has resistance to most diseases, but the danger of the disease is not completely excluded. To protect against various diseases and dangerous insects, there are many different insecticides (BI-58, Aktara). Bordeaux fluid is also suitable.
When using chemical or toxic products, remember that the fruits from this tree will be eaten by someone. Do not process during fruiting. If the poison gets on the fruit, then for someone it can end very badly.
Conclusion
The Guidon variety is somewhat peculiar and requires constant attention. It is well suited for a summer cottage or a small orchard next to the house.