Pear belongs to the southern fruit trees, the cultivation of which in the North-Western regions of the country were not involved.
Today, new breeding allows you to grow and get a good harvest of pears, even in the northern latitudes.
The best varieties of pears for the northern regions (photo)
Long-term experience of amateur gardeners shows that it is possible to cultivate a pear in a harsh climate, but for this it is necessary to adhere to all the rules of cultivation, to select especially winter-hardy varieties.
Pear variety "Cathedral"
Domestic variety of summer ripening. The fruits are large, yellow in color, reaching a mass of about 130 g. When ripe, the pear acquires a reddish barrel. The pulp is very aromatic, with a pleasant sweet and sour taste. The variety is characterized by high winter hardiness and scab resistance. Productivity is good.
Pear "Otradnenskaya"
This variety belongs to the autumn, fruit ripening begins in August. The fruits are medium in size, weighing up to 100 g. The color of pears is green-yellow with a red blush. The pulp has excellent palatability. Growing in the northern regions is not difficult, the tree tolerates winters well. Resistance to diseases is high.
Grade "Severyanka"
One of the best pear varieties for the northern regions. The fruiting of the tree is plentiful, increases with age. The fruits are small, but taste good. The aroma is weak. Pear ripeness can be determined by the greenish color, with a slight tan on the sides. The pulp is of moderate density.
Ripening begins in August. In the stage of consumer ripeness, they are poorly stored. You can extend the shelf life of the crop by collecting fruits in the stage of technical ripeness. Pear is suitable for fresh consumption and for harvesting.
Pear variety "Fields"
A hybrid variety of pears, which is obtained by crossing two well-known varieties: Finnish yellow and Ussuri. The tree is vigorous, undemanding to the soil. Fruiting begins in the fifth year of cultivation, increases with each subsequent year. The fruits are large, weighing about 150 grams. The color of the fruit is yellowish. The pulp is grainy, of a pleasant sweet taste, slightly astringent.
The variety belongs to the autumn varieties, mass ripening of fruits begins in September. Shelf life - up to 25 days. Pears are easy to process, they make jam, juices, and prepare drying.
The grade "Fields" is resistant to scab, suitable for cultivation in the Khabarovsk Territory, Irkutsk Region and Buryatia.
Pear growing in the Moscow region: the best varieties (description and photo)
The Moscow Region belongs to the middle zone of Russia, where relatively hot summers and cold winters predominate. In such a climate, far from all types of pears take root. But there are varieties that adapt well to local conditions.
Variety "Lada"
This variety is considered to be early summer. It tolerates harsh winters and hot summers without losing productivity. Resistance to diseases is high. A tree of medium vigor. Fruits are yellowish with a beautiful barrel. The taste is sweet and sour, the aroma is persistent. Fruiting begins in the third year after planting a seedling. Productivity is consistently high.
Pear variety "Bumpy"
A variety with a late ripening fruit, which is collected in mid-September. A variety with increased winter hardiness and good immunity, which allows it to withstand various diseases. The color of the fruit is yellowish with pink stains. A pear hangs on a branch for a long time, is not damaged by pests. Shipping qualities are poor. Fruiting begins late, only in the sixth year of cultivation.
Variety "Chizhovskaya"
One of the best varieties of pears for the Moscow region. Belongs to late-ripening varieties, withstands frosts and hot summers well. Resistant to various fungal diseases. Fruits are pinkish in color. The tree begins to bear fruit already in the third year after planting a seedling. It is grown as a self-fertile variety, characterized by high productivity.
Grade "Tenderness"
The variety belongs to the best late pears for the suburbs. Ripening begins in September. Pears are well stored even at a temperature of 0 degrees. The fruits are large, weighing more than 200 grams. The yield of the variety is stable.
Autumn pear "Muscovite"
The tree is characterized by a small size, but rather large skeletal branches. The fruits have high taste and transportation qualities. A ripe pear weighs on a branch for a long time, not crumbling. The color of the fruit is bright yellow with a splash. The pulp is very juicy, soft and aromatic. The ripening is friendly. Used for fresh consumption and processing.
The best variety for the Moscow Region is the "Fairytale" pear
Tall pear variety with large fruits, the mass of which exceeds 250 g. Fruit color is green with a reddish barrel. The taste is good. The preservation of fruits is high, they perfectly tolerate transportation. Pears are used for making mashed potatoes and juices. It is characterized by high winter hardiness and resistance to gall mites.
Pears for the southern regions: the best varieties with photos
Novelty for the southern latitudes grade "Dicolor"
Refers to winter pears, the fruits of which are well stored until January. The crown of the trees is pyramidal, which allows you to grow a pear in small areas. It requires rationing of the crop, as often overloaded branches break from gravity. The fruits are large, more than 200 grams. Over the entire surface of the fruit, a beautiful blush is pronounced. Mass ripening of fruits occurs in October.
Crimean Tatar grade "Ilyinka"
Early ripe grade of pleasant table taste. The fruits are small, green with fragrant flesh. When rationing the crop, the fruit mass reaches 200 grams. Resistance to diseases is average.
Variety "Swallow"
Early ripening variety, fruit ripening begins in July. Fruits are greenish with a pleasant taste. The pulp is dense, slightly astringent. The mass of fruits is up to 150 grams. Variety "Swallow" is suitable for summer consumption and conservation.
Pear Rosie Red Bartlet
The dignity of the variety is the large beautiful fruits of the correct pear-shaped form. The color of the fruit is dark cherry, the taste is excellent. It bears fruiting in the fifth year after planting. It has a stable good harvest, which ripens in mid-August.
Pear Variety "Melting"
Outwardly unlike other varieties, it is highly resistant to fungal diseases, practically not affected by pests. The color of the fruit is yellow with red stains. The pulp has a pleasant sweet taste. The tree does not overload from the crop, does not require rationing of the fruit. Collected pears retain their commercial qualities for a long time. Ripening occurs in July.
General recommendations for growing pears in various climatic zones
1. The landing area should not be in low places where rainwater accumulates and groundwater lies high.
2. The place where the pears are grown should be protected from cold winds.
3. It is better to place the tree on the southern side of the site, and not on the northern slope.
4. In the northern latitudes, the root zone of the tree should be well covered for the winter. To do this, peat, dry foliage or other materials are used.
Properly selected pear varieties and compliance with all growing conditions makes it possible to get a good harvest in any region of the country.
