Pear Severyanka red-cheeked

Work on the breeding of the Severyanka red-cheeked pear variety was carried out at the Michurinsky Center for Selection and Genetics of Fruit Plants, the authorship belongs to P.N. Yakovlev. Pear Severyanka red-cheeked "was accepted for state testing at the end of the last century and zoned for the Central Black Earth region. It should be noted that the climate of this region is also suitable for the cultivation of many other varieties, including "Duchess", "Bere Russkaya", "Extravaganza"," Quiet Don "," Skorospelka from Michurinsk "and many others.

So far, in the dispute over popularity, the apple tree wins over the pear, since pear trees are more thermophilic and less common fruit crops. But thanks to the incessant work of breeders, more and more new varieties appear that have a lot of advantages in addition to the excellent taste of the fruits and are able to survive in the most unpredictable climates.

Today we will talk about the Severyanka red-cheeked pear, which is loved by summer residents for its unpretentiousness, productivity and beautiful and tasty fruits.

Pear Severyanka red-cheeked: description of the variety and characteristics

Pear Severyanka red-cheeked: photo of the variety

Trees of the Severyanka red-cheeked pear variety reach their maximum growth by the age of 13-15, while the tree is quite tall - its growth can be five to six meters. The pyramidal crown becomes more and more spreading every year. The main "skeletal" branches are located almost at right angles to the trunk, the bark on them and on the trunk is painted in dark shades of brown or gray. Weakly curved shoots with pointed buds are always brown. Medium-sized oblong leaves. Shiny leaf plates are folded in half and slightly curved.

White flowers are collected in inflorescences of five to six pieces. Flowering occurs in late April or early May. A characteristic feature of the inflorescences is that they are resistant to lower air temperatures.

The pear variety Severyanka red-cheeked can be called partially self-fertile; in order to achieve a good harvest, one or two more trees should be planted in the neighborhood, which will act as pollinators for our pear (for example, the variety "Memory of Yakovlev").

You can harvest the first crop in the fifth year, in some cases the ovaries appear already in the fourth year after planting. Fruits have the correct "pear-shaped" shape and are not very large, their weight is from 80 to 120 grams. By the time of harvest, the skin is greenish-yellow or completely light yellow, the red-burgundy "blush" is distributed on one side (the one that was turned towards the sun).

The creamy pulp of Severyanka red-cheeked pear contains a large amount of juice, has a pleasant aroma, sweet and sour taste and delicate texture.

After harvest, fruits are stored for no more than two weeks. From a culinary point of view, the fruits of the Severyanka red-cheeked pear variety are universal - they are tasty fresh and suitable for making any homemade preparations, as well as juices and homemade wine.

Pear Severyanka red-cheeked: planting and caring for the variety

Pear Severyanka red-cheeked: photo of the variety

When choosing planting material, give preference to seedlings up to two years old (their maximum height will be no more than 160 cm).

Choose a dry and light place for the pear tree, prepare in advance a planting pit, the dimensions of which are at least 70 by 70 cm (diameter and depth). Then, a nutrient soil mixture consisting of fertile soil (topsoil) and humus or compost must be poured into this hole, with the addition of a small amount of potassium-phosphorus fertilizers. In this form, the place prepared for planting is left for a while (during this time, the mineral fertilizers will have time to dissolve).

The roots of the seedling are carefully straightened in the planting pit on a mound of nutritious soil. It is necessary to position the tree so that the root collar is at least five centimeters above the soil level.

Then carefully cover the roots with earth, compact it a little and water it abundantly. In the first couple of months, water the pear tree abundantly and regularly, this will help it take root faster. But it should also not be forgotten that the frequency and volume of irrigation must be adjusted depending on the weather, therefore, if it is rainy weather, then irrigation must be temporarily abandoned.

Starting from the first year, you should regularly pay attention to pruning, forming a beautiful and neat crown of the tree, as well as removing shoots and root growth damaged or growing deeper into the crown.
Despite the declared winter hardiness of this variety, experienced gardeners recommend covering a young pear for the winter period for the first two to three years. To do this, cover the surface of the trunk circle, overlay the tree trunk with spruce branches and wrap it with non-woven material.

Diseases and harmful insects. Prevention.

Like most hybrid varieties, the Severyanka red-cheeked pear is resistant to most fungal infections, including scab. But according to the supervision of specialists and amateur gardeners, in some years, there is a defeat of pear trees by septoria. If such a nuisance happened to your tree, then after harvesting, you must immediately remove all affected leaves (all fallen leaves should also be collected) and burn them. After that, the tree must be treated with a preparation containing copper (Bordeaux liquid, copper sulfate).

It is important for every gardener to know that the microorganism that causes Septoria blight overwinters on fallen leaves that you did not remove in the fall. In the spring, during the rains, the trees become infected and the disease develops. Therefore, keeping the garden clean and destroying all plant debris is the main and one of the most effective preventive measures.

To avoid the appearance and spread of unwanted insects, in the spring, before flowering, the tree should be sprayed with an insecticidal preparation of complex action.

Pear Severyanka red-cheeked: advantages and disadvantages

Making any decision, we weigh the pros and cons. In the case when we are talking about buying seedlings, it is necessary to study in advance all the advantages and disadvantages of each variety, this is undoubtedly. Will help you make the right decision.

To the merits pear varieties Severyanka red-cheeked, the following qualities can be attributed:

• Frost resistance. Thanks to this quality, the variety is suitable for growing in the northern regions of the country with a cold and unpredictable climate.
• The early ripening period allows you to enjoy pears already in August;
• High productivity.
• Scab resistant.
• A versatile culinary destination.

And of course, after the announcement of the list of merits, it should be announced and limitations:

• Fruit crumbling. Because of this quality, it is extremely important not to miss the harvest time;
• Not large size of fruits and their not outstanding taste.
• Trees of this variety do not tolerate drought well, and therefore need watering. But, like all pears, they also do not tolerate waterlogging of the soil, so it is very important to find a balance and provide the tree with the necessary moisture level.
• Short shelf life of fruits.

Actually, the advantages and disadvantages balance each other, therefore, before buying, you should definitely try the fruits of the Severyanka red-cheeked pear and then decide whether this pear variety is suitable for your garden.