Pear features Marshal Zhukov
Thanks to the efforts of breeders to cross the pear varieties Volozhka and Bergamot Moskovsky, a frost-resistant hybrid appeared - the Marshal Zhukov pear. Such a culture is undemanding to care for and gives a good harvest.
Pear features Marshal Zhukov
Characteristics of the variety
Marshal Zhukov is a young pear variety. It was withdrawn in 1998. Due to its parental qualities, the resulting hybrid has good winter hardiness and is rarely damaged by garden diseases and pests.
The variety is intended for cultivation in the central climatic zone. With proper care, it yields a harvest already 6 years after planting (may differ in frequency). This variety is distinguished by the duration of flowering and good keeping quality of fruits. A pear does not lose its taste characteristics for up to a month, provided it is stored in the refrigerator. The variety is partially self-fertile. Drought resistance is average.
Description of the tree
Pear Marshal Zhukov is a medium-sized tree with a pyramidal crown. There is an average thickening and the presence of a pronounced central conductor. The shoots of a plant are medium in size, in shape they may not be much curved. Their color is brown. A brown tint may be present.
Leaf buds are well expressed. They are rounded and slightly bent at the base. Lentils are medium. At the top of the shoot can be numerous. The foliage of such a tree has an oval shape with a pointed end and a ciliated base. Foliage is slightly curved.
Description of fruits
Fruits can have different weights. There are both large specimens up to 400 g and medium ones - 160-180 g. In addition to weight, the pear fruit Marshal Zhukov also has a fickle shape. She may be:
- pear-shaped;
- ovoid;
- conical;
- biconical.
Smooth beautiful pears
The surface of the fruit is smooth. The color is orange-yellow. Barrels may develop a brown blush. The peduncle is short, straight. Due to its heavy weight, fruit shedding is possible. The funnel has a blunt-conical shape. Its dimensions are small. The calyx is slightly open, and the sepals can stand out due to their elevation.
Subcutaneous points are also noticeable. They are large, numerous, gray in this hybrid. The pulp is juicy, white. Oiliness is present. Special attention should be paid to the description of the taste characteristics of the fruit. They are sweet, juicy, with a pleasant sourness. There is a pleasant faint duchess aroma.
Growing pears
Landing
This variety loves light fertile soils. A prerequisite is the distant location of groundwater. They start work in the fall or spring, before bud break. For planting I use 1-2 year old seedlings with a healthy root system.
Planting is carried out in a hole 60 cm wide and deep. On loams, drainage from gravel and sand is required. Before planting, the root system should be treated with stimulants (heteroauxin, etc.). The efficiency of engraftment to a new growing site will be higher with proper soil fertilization. You will need to make:
- humus (1 -1.5 kg);
- potassium sulfate (350 g);
- superphosphate (350 g).
Mineral formulations can also be helpful. After planting the tree, mulching with foliage or sawdust is required.
Care
The tree should be watered several times per season. It is important to avoid overfilling. This tree does not tolerate excess moisture, the main threat with improper watering is root decay. It is most important to pay attention to these agrotechnical measures before the onset of flowering and during the fruiting period.
Top dressing is also needed. Fertilizer is applied once a year. Humus and mineral fertilizers are used. Additional fertilizing is necessary only for adult already fruiting plants. Cow dung or other organic matter is used. The yield of the variety can be significantly increased by introducing zinc sulfate into the under-barrel circle. Spraying is recommended before flowering.
The drug Tur also proved to be highly effective, the use of which helps to accelerate the ripening of fruits and positively affect the amount of the crop. Processing is carried out by spraying when young shoots reach a size of 10-12 cm.
Diseases
With proper care, the plant is rarely damaged by scab. Phyllostictosis resistance is average. This disease has a slow course. The first signs - brown spots on the foliage - appear in May, and by the middle of summer they may be extensively affected.
The fight against such a disease is based on the removal of damaged parts of the plant and treatment with fungicides throughout the season. Preventive measures include spraying with medicinal compositions or preparations Medea and Tersey.
Conclusion
Marshal Zhukov is a variety that is popular among gardeners in the middle climatic zone of Russia, as well as in the northern regions of Ukraine and Belarus. The hybrid tolerates frosts up to 35 ° C. This variety is also distinguished by its resistance to garden diseases.