Pear Tikhonovka

Pear Tikhonovka belongs to the late winter variety. It was bred in Michurin's laboratory by the scientist Tikhonova. The hybrid was obtained by crossing two varieties - this is the Ussuri pear and Bere Bosc... Pear Tikhonovka was specially adapted for the Volgograd region.

Also, thanks to the advantages of the Tikhonovka pear, it is possible to grow it in the Sverdlovsk region and in nearby regions.

Pear Tikhonovka: description of the variety and characteristics

The Tikhonovka pear tree is of medium height. In this case, the crown resembles a pyramid in shape. As the tree matures, it becomes round.

Branches and leaves

The branches of the Tikhonovka pear have a gray bark. Then the pear builds up the rings, which tend to be durable. It is on them that the main harvest ripens. Mature trees are characterized by the formation of flower buds on last year's wood.

The leaves of the Tikhonovka variety pear are not large. At the same time, they are green, their surface is matte, the shape resembles an egg. The edges are serrated here, and the leaf plates themselves have a dense structure, as well as rather long petioles.

Flowers and fruits

Pear Tikhonovka: photo of the variety

Tikhonovka pear flowers have a small diameter and white anthers. They are located together with the stigmas at the same level. The tree begins to bloom very early, forming pink buds at the beginning of flowering. The fruits here do not exceed 60 grams. However, under the right growing conditions, the fruit can be up to 90 grams. The shape of the fruit is correct, pear-shaped. The neck is short in the form of a cone.

When harvesting, the fruits of the Tikhonovka pear variety are ordinary green and quite tough. Then the crop ripens for another three months. Signs of the ripeness of the crop are the yellow color of the peel with pronounced brown dots on it. The peduncle is short here. Also, the fruit is characterized by an open small calyx. The seeds ripen in closed chambers.

The color of the flesh of the Tikhonovka pear is yellow, with a large amount of juice, as well as a characteristic crunch when used. In addition, the fruits have a pronounced aroma. Each fruit contains a large amount of useful substances: dry substances, sugars and other useful acids, vitamin C and P - active substances.

Pear Tikhonovka: features of the variety

The fruits of the Tikhonovka pear can lie for a long time, from February, until about the end of spring. Usually pears are tightly attached to the tree, so this plant never has fallen pears, even in severe bad weather. In addition, these fruits can be easily transported.

Tikhonovka pears are consumed fresh or used for preparations. Given the self-infertility of the variety, it is necessary to plant other varieties of pears on the site as well. The tree is capable of producing crops within 7 years after budding. At the same time, high productivity is attributed to the advantages of the plant. One hectare can harvest 200 quintals of pears.

Pear Tikhonovka: reviews of gardeners

Reviews of gardeners about the Tikhonovka pear variety allow us to highlight both the pros and cons of this variety:

• To positive properties pear varieties Tikhonovka gardeners attribute high resistance to winter and high immunity to various diseases. Also, the culture has high external and taste qualities.
• Of negative qualitiesgardeners allocate the small size of the fruit of the Tikhonovka pear.

Conclusion

Pear Tikhonovka is an excellent option for growing beginners as well as experienced gardeners, as it has delicious fruits and many other benefits.