Characteristics of autumn pears
Autumn pear varieties have their own characteristics: fruits are stored longer, they are sweeter and juicier, and also have a high yield. Fruits ripen in autumn. All species are different and have features of care and planting.
Characteristics of autumn pears
Autumn sweet
Autumn sweet is fertile in September and is especially popular. The plant is cold-hardy and tall.
The color of the pear is yellow, the flesh is soft and juicy, the taste is delicate. The peculiarity of the Autumn Sweet is that it is self-fertile. This means that without an external pollinator, the plant will not bear fruit. There should be a pollinator nearby, for which other species, such as Severyanka, are well suited.
Moscow autumn
The fruits of the Moscow autumn are juicy, disease resistant. The best regions for planting are the Moscow region and the middle strip of Russia. The crown of the tree is in the shape of a pyramid, the plant is medium-sized.
Moscow autumn is susceptible to cold, so gardeners are advised to either mulch it or cover the soil. Harvesting is carried out throughout September.
Description of the features of the Moscow Autumn:
- fruit weight - up to 100 g;
- elongated shape;
- green-yellow color;
- pinkish tint.
Big pear
The Big Pear is characterized by rapid growth of fruits, the trees are tall, with a spreading crown. The planting site should be large due to the large size of the tree. Harvesting is in September.
Description of the features of the late variety Big Pear:
- round shape;
- shelf life - 5 months;
- color is light yellow;
- weight does not exceed 150-200 g;
The plant needs abundant watering.
The culture is resistant to frost, which allows it to be grown in Siberia and the Urals. Trees need annual pruning.
Deccan
The Decanka variety was bred in the Middle Ages, the trees are tall and have a lush crown. A small crop has a green color with a blush.
The fruits are juicy and have a delicate taste. Harvesting takes place in mid-September. Under the right conditions, the harvest lasts about 3-4 months. The decanum has Italian roots, but it has taken root well in Russia as well.
Bere pears
Pears keep well
This variety is considered easy to care for, frost-resistant. Bere pears are of French origin and are harvested in mid-September.
Trees reach their maximum growth by 10 years, have a spreading crown. Cropping is a must for Bere. The size of the fruit is about 250 g. The shape is oblong. The taste is delicate and sweet. The plant begins to bear fruit only after 6 years.
Autumn dream
The peculiarity of the Autumn Dream pear is that the trees are small, compact, with a spreading crown. Fruit color is orange, round shape, size - up to 80 g.
Harvesting takes place at the end of August. The fruits ripen by November and are stored for up to six months. The taste is sweet and sour. The Autumn Dream variety is resistant to cold weather and diseases, has a high yield. Small fruits are usually sent for processing.
Autumn Susova
Autumn Susova is grown in the southern part of the country.It has large fruits (200 g), shaped like apples, a lush spherical crown. The color is yellow, the flesh is white, firm and juicy. The taste of Autumn Susova is sweet and sour.
Fruits are resistant to frost and disease, have good keeping quality and yield.
Bashkir autumn
Bashkirian is popular among gardeners due to its growth activity. Small fruits - up to 90 g. The color is yellow-green with a pink tinge. White spots are seen under the skin.
Bashkirian autumn ripens at the end of August, but the shelf life of these fruits is short - up to 40 days. The plant needs a pollinator, next to it it is advised to plant a Bashkir summer or Severyanka. The variety is disease resistant and requires little maintenance.
Autumn Korshikova
This variety is a hybrid, has an active yield, early maturity. The name of the species comes from the creator - breeder Korshikova.
Description of the features of the late Autumn Korshikova:
- frost resistance up to -43 ° С;
- large fruits - 200 g;
- light yellow color;
- sweet taste;
- shelf life up to 2 months;
- harvest in mid-September.
Landing
Seedlings of autumn pear varieties are planted in spring.
The size of the pit for planting should be 100 cm wide and 60 cm long. If the soil is not fertile enough, it is fertilized with humus, ash, wood. Immediately after planting, the seedling needs watering; in winter, the pits are sprinkled with peat.
To protect, the planted tree is tied to a peg. It is undesirable to change the landing site: it should be well lit, warm and dry.
Care
In order for the pear to be fertile, the trunk is whitewashed: this helps to protect the plant from pests. In winter, trees are insulated, for which roofing material is used. There is a watering rate - 2 buckets of water per year of the pear's life. In this case, sprinkling is used.
The trees are pruned in the spring and after the seedling is planted.
Pruning is carried out twice a year, removing bad branches, giving the crown a beautiful shape and at the same time getting rid of pests. The first pruning is carried out at 2 years of age.
Conclusion
Most gardeners prefer autumn, late varieties of pears: they have a special taste and aroma. These plants are resistant to cold weather and disease, therefore they take root in the North of the country.