Any gardener wants to grow a fruit tree on his own plot that would give a good harvest. And of course, a garden crop such as a pear is an ideal option for such gardeners. Aromatic, sweet and very tasty fruits, of course, are liked by everyone. However, pears can be eaten not only fresh, they make delicious jams, compotes, as well as fragrant jam. However, before you start planting such a fruit tree, you need to find out which pear variety is best for your garden.
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Features of choosing a suitable variety
Today there are a large number of different varieties of pears. So, some of them are highly resistant to the adverse effects of the environment, while other varieties should be planted only in soil that has been carefully prepared beforehand. All varieties of such a plant differ in that they prefer warmth and they need a rather mild climate. All varieties of pears are divided into 3 types:
- summer;
- autumn;
- winter.
In this case, you need to choose a seedling variety depending on when exactly you want the pears to ripen. Those gardeners who have experience in growing pears prefer to grow in their own all three types of pear trees at once. In this case, you can enjoy fresh juicy fruits throughout the season. Below will be presented pear varieties with a description.
Summer pear varieties
Fruits from the trees of this variety ripen in the last days of July. At the same time, all the pears should be collected from the tree at once, since otherwise they begin to ripen, and rot will form on them. The fruits of this variety have one significant disadvantage, namely, they are stored for a relatively short time. These pears are great for growing for sale as they can last for about 2 weeks. However, if you are growing pears for your own use, then you need to think in advance about where the entire crop will be.
Summer varieties include:
"Limonka"
This variety is undemanding to care for. Such a plant does not require a special soil composition and certain conditions for growing. It is also undemanding for watering. The pears themselves are small and have a slightly watery taste. The pulp is watery and very juicy. When choosing a place for a seedling, it is necessary to take into account the fact that this plant grows quite strongly.
"Lada"
This sort of pear is quite popular among gardeners.It is high-yielding, while not very large pears have high taste. Also, this variety is frost-resistant, therefore it is recommended to grow it in more severe climatic conditions. But even such a pear tree has a drawback - the fruits are not stored for long.
"White leaf"
Yellow scented pears have juicy flesh. They are eaten not only raw, but also canned. Fruit ripening occurs around mid-August. The pears are thin-skinned and have a slightly sweet flesh. Such a plant is highly resistant to fungal infections and parasites. It must be watered systematically.
"Skorospelka"
Pears begin to ripen in the first days of July. The fruits are large enough, so, on average, their weight can reach 180 grams, and they are painted in a pale green color. The pulp has a honey smell and a slightly sour taste. Such a plant can be grown even in those regions where there are prolonged droughts, because it is drought tolerant. This variety is high yielding.
"Rogneda"
This variety stands out for being the highest yielding variety. Pears are distinguished by their nutmeg taste, and they are colored light yellow and have red sides. The fruits ripen at the end of the summer season. This pear tree is ideal for those gardeners who do not yet have much experience. The plant is extremely unpretentious and undemanding, it can be grown even in the most unfavorable conditions, it is highly resistant to harmful insects and scab.
Autumn pear varieties
Ripening of such varieties occurs in the autumn. The fruits can be stored for a relatively long time, and they have a denser and juicier flesh. In the event that the fruits are not harvested immediately after they ripen, then the gardener may be left without a crop. These pears can be stored for 8 weeks.
Autumn varieties include:
"Otradnenskaya"
This variety has high frost resistance and is a high-yielding variety. The fruits have one feature - they do not smell. The pulp is slightly juicy, slightly sour.
"Cheremshina"
Ripe fruits are harvested in September. The tree itself is fast-growing, and its crown is spreading and large. Possesses high resistance to harmful insects and various diseases. Fragrant light yellow pears have a pleasant honey flavor. Storage duration is about 3 months.
Duchess
This variety is popular among gardeners. The plant is native to the southern part of France. It is distinguished by its unpretentiousness and undemanding care, but such a tree must be systematically fed and pruned. Also, this variety can quickly adapt to new conditions. However, such a plant is very thermophilic; therefore, it is not suitable for growing in the northern regions.
Winter pear varieties
Winter fruits are stored for a very long time. So, in most varieties, they can persist until spring. Pears ripen from the second half of September to the last days of November. It is recommended to harvest pears from these varieties as late as possible.
Popular winter varieties:
"Curé"
This variety is the most popular. This plant is frost and drought resistant and can do without full dressing. The pulp is juicy and has a slightly sweet pleasant taste. For a plant to grow well, it must be systematically thinned out.
"November"
The variety is popular in a large number of countries. It is high-yielding and easy to care for. It is resistant to harmful insects and fungal infections. The skin of the fruit is thin and the flesh is sweet.
Now that you know the different varieties of pears, you can choose the ones that work best for your garden.
