Pear Williams
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More and more pear trees began to grow in the gardens and orchards of our country, their delicate aroma and pleasant taste attracts all ages, so to speak, "from young to old." At the end of the 18th century, the Williams pear was bred in England, it was officially introduced to our country at the end of the 40s and has been loved by our gardeners for more than a decade. Large yields, pleasant taste, easy care, this beauty will please both experienced and not so much.
The Williams pear variety is divided into three subspecies: Red Williams Pear, Williams Pear Duchesse and Curé (Red, Williams Summer and Winter Pear, respectively)
Pear Williams: variety description
Pear Williams: photo of the variety
The crown of the Williams pear tree is pyramidal in shape, its height reaches 2.5 meters. The branches are strong, thick and dense, easily withstand a rich harvest, do not break or sag. Duration of flowering 2 weeks, flowers are white-cream color, inflorescences of 6-8 pieces. The first harvest is for 4 years of growth, then they bear fruit annually.
Williams pears are large, their weight reaches 250 grams. In the process of ripening and growing on a green tree, after being removed, they acquire the well-known yellow color with small specks, pink sides can often be seen. The Williams pear's flesh is sweet and quite firm. Pear trees of this variety bring from 80 to 120 g of fruit.
Possible pests and diseases of the variety
Pear Williams: photo of the variety
Williams pears, if I may say so, have a weak immunity against diseases and pests.
The main diseases of the Williams pear variety:
- Scab-leads to the fall of flowers and leaves, is a fungal disease.
- Cytosporosis - affects any part of the tree.
- Rust - affects mainly foliage.
- Fruit rot - the name speaks for itself, a fungal disease leads to rotting of the fruit on the branches of the tree.
- Root cancer - affects mainly young Williams pear seedlings, located on the root collar and the roots themselves.
Insect pests: copperhead, aphid, gall mite, pear mite
In the fight and defense against diseases, help: Bordeaux liquid and a solution of colloidal sulfur (scab and rust), garden var and copper sulfate (cytosporosis), iodine solution and fungicidone (fruit rot).
Unfortunately, Williams pear seedlings affected by root cancer are destroyed, but for prevention and protection, they are treated with a solution of copper sulfate.
Planting and leaving
Pear Williams: photo of the variety
The Williams pear grows well only where the soil is loose and fertile, the area is sunny, closed from strong winds. Williams pear seedlings are planted at the age of two years. The well is prepared in two weeks, 80 cm by 60 cm, where 80 is the diameter and 60 is the depth. The bottom of the hole is lined with drainage, the second layer is filled with soil mixed with organic fertilizers on a third of the entire hole. A seedling is placed on the formed mound, spreading the roots, falling asleep with the remaining soil from above. After planting, the Williams pear seedling is watered abundantly and covered with mulch.
Caring for Williams pear is quite standard for garden trees:
- Watering. Young trees are watered up to four times a week, adults up to 7 times a season. Top dressing. It is carried out in three stages: in the spring, before flowering and after harvesting, fertilized with manure, nitrogen-containing and potassium fertilizers, organic and mineral fertilizers.
- Pruning. Carried out in spring and autumn, forms the crown of the tree.
- Weeding, loosening... The cleaned soil provides the best oxygen supply to the roots.
- Young trees for the winter require shelter.
Pear Williams: reviews of gardeners
Pear Williams: photo of the variety
- Anastasia Viktorovna, Perm region: “The Williams pear variety has been growing in my garden for many years. I especially like that Williams pears can be harvested within two weeks from the moment of ripening and the fruits will not lose their taste. It is necessary to store the harvest in a cool place and then you can safely enjoy fresh Williams pears for up to six months. "
- Victor Petrovich, Sverdlovsk region: “Pear Williams for me is one of the most delicious varieties grown in the garden. Basically, we use the Williams pear variety fresh, but sometimes we make fresh juices and make pear jams. Also, from Williams pears, an incredibly tasty charlotte is obtained. "
