The best varieties of pears for the Moscow region
Pear trees are often found in garden plots - juicy and fragrant fruits are eaten fresh, used to make jams and compotes, and dried for the winter. The culture does not need special care, it quickly takes root on any soil and in any weather. However, each region has its own varieties. Unpretentious plants that are resistant to high humidity and are immune to common diseases are suitable for the Moscow region.
Which pear is better to plant in the suburbs, we will consider further.
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The best varieties of pears for the Moscow region
The choice of the variety is influenced by taste preferences, the area of the garden, the climatic features of the region. If the garden is small, low-growing trees with a compact crown are planted: they take up little space. Summer garden fruit lovers choose plants with delicate honey pulp and rich aroma. For areas with abrupt changes in weather, winter-hardy varieties are suitable.
Self-fertile
These varieties are pollinated and produce stable yields without the help of pollinating insects. The tree blooms on its own; it is not necessary to plant other fruit crops nearby. The best varieties of self-fertile pears for the Moscow region are presented below.
Chizhovskaya
Chizhovskaya blooms in mid-May, is unpretentious in cultivation and is resistant to frost. Fruit weight - about 130 g, smooth green skin with yellowish tints. The taste is sugary, the pulp is pleasant and tender. Pears can be stored for up to 4 months and are not damaged during transportation. After ripening, the fruits do not crumble. The fruit is canned or eaten fresh and added to fruit salads and summer snacks.
Otradnenskaya
The variety is renowned for its attractive green fruits with yellow and red patches. Fruit weight - 120 g, round shape, glossy peel. The flesh is sweet and sour refreshing with a strong pear aroma. Otradnenskaya bears fruit for 3 years after planting, frost-resistant, suitable for growing on an industrial scale. Rarely affected by pests and diseases.
Lada
An early ripe pear for the Moscow region, suitable for small garden plots. The trees are medium-sized, bear fruit for 3-4 years. Fruit weight - 100–120 g, thin skin, yellowish-green color with pink blush. The pulp is dense, sweet and sour, juicy. After harvesting, the crop is stored for up to 2 months, it is not affected by rot. Fresh fruit is recommended.
Undersized
A pear needs sunlight and free space. If trees are planted close to each other, yield will suffer. To fit on the site as many different varieties as possible, they choose undersized pears. In terms of fruit taste, they are not inferior to tall and spreading trees.
In memory of Yakovlev
The early autumn variety has a compact crown and thick medium-sized shoots. Fruits are classic pear-shaped, weight of one - about 110 g. The peel is smooth and dense, the color is yellow with an orange blush. The pulp is juicy buttery. The pear is sweet to taste without sourness and astringency. The harvest is stored for up to 3 months. The variety has a universal purpose.
Olivier de Serre
The crown is compact, the shoots grow straight up. The crop yields in autumn, the fruits are round, the average weight is 150 g. The peel is lumpy, gray-green with brown spots.The flesh is creamy, very sweet and juicy with an almond aftertaste. The fruits stay on the tree for a long time, do not crumble, and are suitable for transportation and long-term storage. Pears are eaten fresh, used to make compotes.
Parisian
The variety is classified as dwarf, the height of the tree is no more than 3 m.The harvest is harvested in early October. The fruits weigh from 200 to 250 g, the skin is smooth green with a pinkish color. The pulp is oily sweet with a slight sourness. The crop is resistant to scab and rot. Fruits are versatile in use.
Attention! In dwarf varieties, fruiting begins at the 2nd or 3rd year of planting. They are easy to care for: no ladder is required to reach the top of the tree. One pear is harvested from 4 to 8 kg of harvest annually.
The sweetest and most delicious
The best pear has a juicy honey pulp and a pleasant fruity aroma. Every gardener dreams of getting such a crop. Various dishes are prepared from fruits: fresh pulp is added to ice cream, baked with duck or turkey, mixed with other fruits to make a diet salad.
Children
A medium-sized tree is unpretentious in care, yields a harvest for 3-4 years from the moment of planting. The fruits are small, the weight of one is about 70 g. The color is yellow or light green with a pinkish blush. The taste is delicate and sweet, the flesh is dense white. The first crop is harvested in early August. Fruits are stored for up to 2 months in a cool place. They are used for making juices and compotes, added to baked goods.
Williams
One of the most popular and well-known pear varieties. The fruits are large, the weight of one is 150–170 g. During the ripening period, the pears change their light green tint to rich yellow, and a reddish blush appears on the side. The skin is thin and very fragrant. The pulp is sweet with a pleasant nutmeg aftertaste. Harvested in early August, stored at room temperature for no more than 2 weeks. Fruit can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
Prominent
The fruits ripen by the end of August and are harvested in 2 or 3 stages. Fruit weight - from 150 to 200 g, yellow-green peel of medium density. The pulp is juicy and oily with a bright aroma. The trees are tall (they grow up to 5-6 m), so a spacious and sunny place is chosen for planting in advance. The fruits are consumed fresh, harvested for the winter.
Winter hardy
Although frosts and a sharp drop in temperature are rare in the Moscow region, gardeners prefer to plant winter-hardy varieties. They rarely get sick and can withstand temperatures down to -20 ° C.
Autumn sweet
Trees of the Autumn sweet variety, spreading with a dense crown. The fruits ripen by the end of September or the beginning of October. The taste is sweet and sugary, the aroma is pronounced, the flesh is white. The shape of the fruit is round, the average weight is 140 g. The color is light yellow, there are rare brown spots.
Reference! To obtain a rich harvest, it is recommended to plant 1-2 trees of other varieties nearby. This is required for cross-pollination.
Shelf life - up to 3 months, universal application.
Marble
A widespread variety not only in the Moscow region, but also in the north of the country. Withstands temperatures down to -30 ° C, does not cause difficulties in leaving. Fruit weight - from 130 to 180 g, in some cases up to 250 g. Color golden-green with red blush. The skin is thick, so the harvest does not deteriorate for 3-4 months. The flesh is melting and grainy white-creamy. Sweet taste, rich fruity aroma. Grow Marble for personal use and sale.
Bessemyanka
Late summer early autumn variety. The fruits are small, the weight of one is about 80 g. The color is yellow with a reddish blush, the peel is rough. The pulp is yellow, the taste is sweet, the aroma is light fruity. Bessemyanka ripens in August. The shelf life of the crop is only 10 days, so it is recommended to eat fresh pears or immediately process them. The advantages of Bessemyanka are frost resistance, self-fertility, stable yield and sweet taste of pears.
Pear varieties by ripening period
According to the ripening period, pears are summer (early), autumn and winter. Summer ones are stored for no more than several weeks, so they are eaten fresh or used in cooking. Autumn keep in the refrigerator for 1-2 months. Winter pears for storage are placed in a cool basement or cellar, they do not lose their taste and marketability for up to 4 months.
Early summer
The early harvest is harvested from late July to mid-August. The fruits are large and juicy. These pears are suitable both for personal consumption and for sale.
Moldavian early
Harvested by August 10. The trees are winter-hardy, rarely get sick with scab, and are not attacked by pests. Fruit weight - 100–150 g, oblong pear-shaped shape, yellow-green peel with a blurred blush. The pulp is sweet and sour buttery. The variety is partially self-fertile.
Windsor
The trees are vigorous, the crown is spreading, pyramidal. The fruiting period begins at 5 years. Fruits are light green with brown tints. The pulp is white, juicy and sugary. The variety is self-fertile, unpretentious in care. The harvested crop is stored for no more than a week.
Banana
The tree is medium-sized with a drooping dense crown. The weight of the pear is about 80 g, the skin is smooth. The color is greenish with small subcutaneous dots. The taste is freshly sweet, the aroma is rich. The variety is winter-hardy, rarely gets sick. The harvest is stored for up to 2 weeks, it is universal in use.
Interesting! Summer varieties are ideal for making tasty and aromatic strudel. The sweet pulp is paired with raisins, cinnamon, mint and a scoop of ice cream.
Autumn
Dried fruits, compotes and preserves are prepared from the autumn harvest. Remove the fruits a week before full ripening, otherwise they will be too soft.
Granddaughter
The pear ripens before September 20, begins bearing fruit for 7 years after planting. Fruits are small, average weight - about 40 g. The rind of a rich yellow color is dense, due to which the crop is stored for a long time. The pulp is white granular, the taste is sweet and sour. The variety is resistant to scab, insect attacks, keeping quality and transportability.
November
Drought-resistant variety, does not crumble and rarely gets sick. Fruit weight - about 70 g, rounded, slightly oblong shape. The pulp is oily and tender, the Noyabrskaya is characterized by a high sugar content (up to 11%). The skin is firm.
The harvest is stored in a cool dark place for up to 60 days. Used for the preparation of dried fruits, canned or eaten fresh. In order for Noyabrskaya to bear fruit well, other varieties of pears are planted nearby.
Tyutchevskaya
A fast-growing tree gives its first harvest 4 years after planting. The pear is resistant to fungal and viral diseases, the harvest does not deteriorate for 2 months even at room temperature. Fruit weight - about 130 g, yellow color with blush. The aroma is fragrant, the pulp is moderately sweet, granular, pleasant to the taste.
Winter
Winter varieties are most often used for conservation or pickling. The fruits are distinguished by dense pulp and tough, thick skin. Part of the crop is set aside for storage: placed in sawdust or wooden boxes, removed to a dry basement.
Curé
Spreading trees, dense crown. Fruits grow in bunches, the weight of one pear is about 200 g. The shape is classic pear-shaped, the rind is dense. At the beginning of ripening, pears are green, but gradually acquire a yellowish tint. The pulp is creamy, the taste is sweet and sour with a tart aftertaste. The crop storage period is 2 months.
Kyrgyz winter
The universal variety is suitable not only for the Moscow region, but also for the northern regions. The variety is winter-hardy, resistant to fungal diseases. Fruit weight - 200 g, fruits sit tightly on the branch, do not crumble. The skin color is green-orange with a bright pink blush. The harvest is stored in the basement until March.
Emerald
Due to its compact crown, the variety is suitable for growing in small garden areas. The pears are large, the weight of one reaches 300 g. The color is yellow with a scarlet blush. The pulp is white, juicy and very sweet.The peel is dense, the harvest is stored for up to 100 days. Suitable for long distance transportation.
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A selection of the best varieties of the most delicious winter-hardy pears for Siberia.
When a pear blossoms and ripens in the Moscow region
Pear blooms in May or early July. The exact timing depends on the growing area and weather conditions. The warmer the climate, the earlier flowering occurs. Most varieties bear fruit in 3 years, but there are also those that yield only 5, 6 or 7 years after planting.
Attention! When to remove pears from a tree? The ripeness of the fruit is determined by the discoloration and aromatic sweet aroma. The pear becomes firm, but not firm.
The ripening period for early summer varieties begins on July 20 and ends on August 30. Autumn trees bear fruit throughout September. Late pears are harvested in October and November.
Conclusion
What sort of pear to choose for the Moscow region? To get a harvest in the middle of summer, early ripening varieties are planted (Banana, Windsor, Moldavian early). From winter crops choose Kure or Emerald. If the garden area is small, compact plants that do not take up much space are suitable: Yakovleva, Parisian.
When choosing a variety, attention is paid to the ripening time, taste and commercial characteristics, yield indicators, gardeners' reviews. Trees with immunity to diseases and pests are popular, self-fertile, unpretentious in care.