Pear Goryachevodskaya
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Until now, it has not been possible to accurately establish the country in which the pear was cultivated. But scientists suggest that most likely it was Ancient Greece. At this time, there are about seventy species of this wonderful tree, and breeders do not stop working on the creation and breeding of new varieties. It is no secret that fruit trees are thermophilic, but it is thanks to selection that varieties have been created that can be grown not only in warm regions, but also in Siberia and the Urals. The Goryachevodskaya pear belongs to just such varieties - thanks to its winter hardiness, it can be grown in various regions of our country.
Pear Goryachevodskaya: variety description and characteristics
Pear Goryachevodskaya: photo of the variety
Goryachevodskaya pear appeared when two other varieties were crossed: "Williams" and "Forest Beauty". Scientists P.V. Kuznetsov and I.P. Chernyaev have been working on the development of this variety at the Stavropol OS for several years. Initially, the variety was recommended for the North Caucasus, but now it is successfully grown in other regions.
The Goryachevodskaya pear is a medium-sized tree with a pyramidal or spherical dense crown. This pear variety is characterized by fast growth. The bark on its branches is gray, the trunk is gray-brown. The leaves do not differ from the foliage of other varieties: they are oval in shape with a pointed tip, bent along the entire length. Along the edge of a dark green smooth leaf are tiny denticles, the petiole is rather long. The fruits of the Goryachevodskaya pear variety are formed on spears or on simple ringlets.
The full ripeness of the fruits occurs in mid-September. By this time, their color becomes yellow-green with a reddish "blush", during storage the fruits turn yellow, but the "blush" remains. There are very few subcutaneous points, they are small and almost invisible. At room temperature, fruits can be stored for three weeks, in a refrigerator, basement or cellar, the shelf life is increased to one and a half months.
The pulp of the fruit is creamy white, slightly oily, very aromatic, tender and juicy. The taste is sweet and sour, but there is much more sweetness in it than sourness. The fruits of the Goryachevodskaya pear are quite large, their weight can be from 200 to 400 grams, and the shape is classic pear-shaped or truncated pear-shaped.
Pear Goryachevodskaya: advantages and disadvantages
Like every plant, the Goryachevodskaya pear variety has its own strengths and weaknesses, therefore, before buying seedlings, it is imperative to weigh all the pros and cons.
The advantages of the Goryachevodskaya pear variety include:
- high drought resistance, which guarantees that the tree does not die and will yield crops even in the hottest summer.
- good winter hardiness. Experienced gardeners recommend that those who grow the "Goryachevodskaya" pear in the cold regions of our country, mulch the trunk circle and cover the trunk with spruce branches and over it with burlap or geotextile to protect the tree from frost, but in the middle lane the pear will survive the winter without additional shelter.
- the variety is resistant to the most common pear disease - scab. In addition, there is also a high resistance to harmful insects.
- good yield.
- rather compact size of the tree, which makes harvesting easier.
The disadvantages of this variety include the fact that fruiting occurs rather slowly, in the seventh or eighth year.But gardeners have learned to speed up this process by grafting Goryachevodskaya pear on quince and thus achieving excellent results.
Pear Goryachevodskaya: variety care
Pear Goryachevodskaya: photo of the variety
The process of habits and care of the Goryachevodskaya pear variety is no different from the care of any other variety.
When choosing a plant in a nursery, make sure of the health of the crown and the vitality of the root system.
When planting the plant, choose a location that is sunny and sheltered from the wind, and make sure that groundwater does not lie close to the soil surface. When planting, install a long pole at the bottom of the planting pit - it will act as a support for the seedling at first. And also lay a drainage layer of any materials that you have at your disposal (stones, broken brick, gravel, expanded clay). Such a precautionary measure will protect the roots of the plant from waterlogging, and therefore from death, which can lead to decay of the root system.
Despite the resistance of the Goryachevodskaya pear variety to harmful insects, it is recommended to carry out a preventive treatment with an insecticide before flowering to ensure that the tree is protected from parasites.
Never forget about removing weeds from the trunk circle and about sanitary pruning - it is plant residues that often cause the appearance of pests and the spread of diseases.
Conclusion
The fruits of the Goryachevodskaya pear variety have excellent taste and can be used both fresh and for making compotes, jam, preserves or dried fruits. Despite winter hardiness, resistance to diseases and pests, the plant requires care. Therefore, the gardener should be patient and pay enough attention to the tree, and then it will thank it with a good harvest of beautiful, tasty, juicy and fragrant Goryachevodsky pears.
