Pear Kupava

In the vastness of Russia, the pear can rightfully be attributed to the most popular and beloved fruit trees, thanks to the unique aroma and exquisite taste of the fruit. Pears are delicious both raw and in the form of compotes, jams, juices and other delicacies. In addition, the pear is attractive, as it is adapted to growing in a wide variety of climatic zones. This article will consider the Kupava pear.

Pear Kupava: variety description and characteristics

Pear Kupava: photo of the variety

Particular attention is drawn to those pear varieties that have proven themselves well in the Siberian region. In Siberia, it is difficult to grow vitamin products, there is always a shortage in them.

The Kupava pear variety is intended for cultivation in the Siberian and Ural regions. This suggests that the variety is distinguished by good survival rate and the ability to produce a good harvest in a certain difficult climatic zone. Of course, this fact is very important for Siberian and Ural gardeners. But “Kupava” is still loved, first of all, for its excellent taste and usefulness.

The Kupava pear variety is early autumn and self-fertile, that is, it does not need additional pollinators.

The fruits ripen in the middle of the first autumn month. This is an important point, since in the east of the Urals there are freezing temperatures by the end of September. By the time of frost, the Kupava pear can already be harvested and yield losses can be avoided.

The ability of the variety to self-fertility is also important in this climatic region. When the pear blossoms, cold weather, heavy rainfall and gusty winds can set in. In this regard, there will be no pollinating insects. But due to self-pollination, the pear will “pull out” a good harvest, regardless of the vagaries of the weather.

The negative side of self-pollination is that it is directly related to a decrease in the viability and fertility of trees. Therefore, taking into account this fact, it is worth planting other varieties next to Kupava as additional pollinators, for example, Larinskaya, Perun, Samara beauty or Skazochnaya.

How and where

The pear variety Kupava was bred in Barnaul in 1971 at the N.N. Lisavenko.

Pear Kupava turned out using two varieties "Topic"And" Favorite Klapa "with the efforts of a group of scientists led by I. Puchkin. He also named the variety with the old Russian name (water flower).

The breeders wanted to create a culture that would not be similar to the traditional “Lukashovka” in the Siberian lands. "Lukashovka" is a pear species, very hardy, growing well in Siberia and the Urals, but not distinguished by good taste (bred by the breeder A. Lukashov).

Now the variety has been finalized, it has acquired an excellent taste, it is well stored, the size of the fruit has increased.

In 2000, the Kupava pear variety was entered into the State Register of Western Siberia.

More about pear Kupava

This fruit tree has an average height with a rounded crown. Erect, fairly thin, yellowish-brown branches have the ability to create a dense crown. The branches form small three to five centimeter flower-fruit growths - ringlets.

The average size of the leaf plate is rounded. Numerous branches with foliage create a lush, dense crown. On long, thin petioles, rich greenish leaves are retained.

Pears Kupava variety are medium-sized, weighing up to 100 grams (there are exceptions up to 150), golden yellow in color. The fruits are not very attractive outwardly, with a distinct tuberous slightly sloping surface. The soft skin of the fruit shines a little and gives the feeling of an oily surface. The large surface of the fruit is covered with a red "blush".On the surface of pears, subcutaneous small green spots are located.

In general, the fruit can be called asymmetrical with a long oblique peduncle. The pulp has medium juiciness, and inside, in closed seed chambers, the formation of rounded brown seeds occurs.

About additional characteristics of the Kupava pear variety

Pear Kupava: photo of the variety

The Kupava pear variety begins to bear fruit from the 4th or 5th season. Its peculiarity is that it bears fruit regularly, in quantitative terms it gives approximately the same yield. It cannot be called plentiful, it is better - average. Of the high-yielding varieties, one can note "Rogneda", "Yakovlevskaya", "Chizhovskaya", "Nika", "Fairy".

Such moderate harvests of Kupava pears can be explained by the fact that a small amount of pears are formed, or this amount is unevenly distributed on the branches. This is one of their characteristic species features: if on some branches there are many large fruits, then the neighboring ones can be completely empty. In addition, the size of the pears depends entirely on the weather conditions.

But for many gardeners who constantly grow Kupava, the size and number of fruits often do not matter. Their main preference is given to a wonderful sour-sweetish taste and abundant refreshing juice from the pulp. Pears are wonderful both in natural and canned form (compotes, jams, desserts).

On the chemical composition: sugar - 11.5%; titratable acid - 0.33%; the amount of ascorbic acid - 11 mg per 100 grams, tannins - 104 mg per 100 grams.

About commercial qualities: they are for a good four, tk. fruits ripened on the 15th of the first autumn month are stored at normal temperature for 2 weeks, and in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

However, the Kupava pear variety is not as hardy as the traditional Siberian "Lukashovki". Therefore, gardeners should take into account that severe frost for the Kupava pear is a risky attraction. But a slight frost does not pose any danger to her.

Pear Kupava: planting and care

Pear Kupava: photo of the variety

Kupava pears are planted in the spring or autumn. A perfect planting site - well-lit sunny with loamy soil without surface groundwater.

For seedlings, they dig holes about one meter deep, about 75 centimeters in diameter. 10 liters of water with fluff are poured into the dug holes and left in this state for 1.5 weeks. The soil from the dug holes should be mixed with plant humus (2 buckets per hole), sand (2 buckets per hole) and superphosphate (1 glass per hole). The root system of a seedling installed in a hole is covered with this mixture of soil and fertilizers. Further, the seal of the trunk circle is carefully carried out and poured with water (2-3 buckets per 1 pit). Finally, mulch the soil with dry hummock at the place of irrigation.

In the future, the Kupava pear is looked after with the help of regular watering, fertilization and feeding, taking preventive measures against harmful insects and pruning.

Depending on the climate, pear trees (especially young ones) should be insulated for the winter.

As a rule, this Kupava pear variety does not require special crown formation and large-scale pruning over the years. However, at the beginning of the life cycle, fruit pear trees of this variety (peers) should be pruned half a meter from the ground. This will help the pear to develop normally.

About diseases and pests of the Kupava pear

The Kupava pear variety has excellent resistance to many fungi. Fungal diseases are not dangerous for her.

However, the real threat to the Kupava pear lies in wait for it from the pear moth. By analogy with the apple moth, the pear attack on pear trees in early summer, laying eggs on fruits (up to 79 pieces from one insect). After about a week, you can see the appearance of small, off-white caterpillars, which, biting into the skin, penetrate deep into the fruit and infect the seed chambers. Their target is pear seeds.Thus, being inside, they can eat the fruit for 30 days, and then descend back into the ground.

In the ground, they make many cocoons, where they spend the winter. In the spring, a butterfly appears from each cocoon. Pears that have been visited by these pests dry up and fall off.

The moth is a pest with which you should immediately begin to fight. The most productive is the agrotechnical method, when the remnants of the trees covered by the moth are destroyed, the aisles are plowed, the standard zone is treated with chemicals.

They loosen the soil in the spring or summer, it is then that pupae are formed. It is also effective if trees are treated with insecticides. The best, most effective option is spraying with benzophosphate before the pest's eggs are laid (35-40 days after flowering).

The Kupava pear has excellent tasty fruits. But in general, to get a good harvest, the Kupava pear will require careful attention and considerable work.