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There are many varieties of fruit trees, so it can be difficult for novice gardeners to make the right choice. Pear Prominent is an unpretentious variety that has passed the test of time and has proven itself well. We will describe this variety, consider its photos and reviews, tell you how to properly plant and care for a fruit tree.
Origin
The prominent Russian breeders Petrov Yu.A. and N.V. Efimov in 1958. A new variety was obtained by crossing the transitional hybrid VI-53-67 and the classic southern pear.
This variety exceeded all expectations, and in 1972 it was classified as an elite variety. The plant is resistant to the cold winters of Russia, therefore it is grown in the central regions of the country. The hybrid is especially popular in the Moscow and neighboring regions.
Description of pear
Pear Vidnaya is a self-fertile variety that bears a late but abundant harvest. The plant begins to bear fruit in the fourth year after planting, from August to mid-September. Gardeners harvest an average of 50 kg of pears from one fruit tree.
Wood
Pear Vidnaya stretches up to 5-6 meters in height. A young plant of this variety has a spreading and lush crown, which with age takes the shape of a pyramid with an average density of foliage. The trunk is powerful and thick, in diameter it can reach 25 cm. Massive branches are covered with ringlets, on which fruit formations are formed.
Leaves are medium in size with jagged edges and a smooth, shiny surface. The shape is elongated, ovoid. Petioles are short, slightly curved, light brown in color.
Fruit
The fruits of the prominent are medium and large. The average weight of one pear is 150-170 g, some specimens can reach 200 g. They have a symmetrical, elongated shape and a ribbed surface. Therefore, the second name of this variety is Bumpy.
Only mature fruits have a green color; closer to ripening, they acquire a yellowish tint. In some places of the pear, a light, orange tan may appear, which is quite acceptable. The pulp is dense and juicy, milky in color. The taste is rich, with a slight sourness and nutmeg aftertaste.
The fruit is consumed fresh, dried, added to baked goods, preserves, compotes, jams and marmalade are prepared.
Benefits
The Pear Vidnaya variety is characterized by a number of positive aspects:
- early maturity, the first crop is harvested in the fourth year after planting;
- frost resistance;
- not affected by scab and powdery mildew;
- brings a regular and rich harvest;
- due to late flowering, the probability of destruction of buds by frost is reduced to zero;
- unpretentiousness, grows even on poor land;
- self-fertility;
- excellent taste and marketability.
Due to its many advantages, the variety is grown both in private gardening and on an industrial scale. It is also used for breeding.
disadvantages
There are not so many negative sides of the Vidnaya pear variety. Fresh the fruit is stored for no more than 7-9 days. The fruits ripen unevenly, so it is better to harvest the crop in several stages. Since the plant is sprawling and tall, some fruits can be difficult to reach.
Features of agricultural technology
To grow a healthy plant that will yield a stable harvest, you need to follow the rules for its cultivation.
Optimal timing
In the southern regions, it is recommended to plant a Vidnaya pear in late September or early October. During the winter, the seedling will have time to get stronger and take root. With the arrival of spring and warmth, the tree will grow.
In regions with an unstable and cold climate, it is better to plant a pear of this variety in the spring, in the second half of April. By this time, the soil will have time to warm up and be saturated with melt water. But planting must be done quickly, until the buds of the young plant swell.
Site selection
For pear varieties Vidnaya, you should choose sunny and spacious plot in the garden. If you plant a tree in the shade, its fruits will be tasteless, and the yield will decrease several times. It is desirable that with there was a fence on the north side of the plant, which will protect him from the cold winds.
The pear does not tolerate stagnant water and wetlands. In low-lying areas, you need to make drainage or plant a seedling on a small elevation. Groundwater should not be closer than 2 m from the surface.
Vidnaya is undemanding to the ground, but feels more comfortable on sandy loam, chernozem and slightly acidic soils.
Planting pit preparation
Site preparation should begin six months before Vidnoy planting. To do this, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:
- Planting pit for pear seedling should be spacious, 90-100 cm deep and at least 80 cm in diameter.
- The top fertile soil layer, 20 cm thick, must be set aside separately. 25-30 kg of rotted manure or compost, 1 kg of superphosphate, 80 g of potassium nitrate and 0.8 - 1 kg of wood ash are added to it.
- The soil mixture is thoroughly mixed and poured into the pit. A small hill should form.
Some gardeners recommend covering the pit with plastic.
Landing rules
Pear planting process Prominent:
- Soak the roots of the plant in any biostimulator or in a 3% solution of potassium permanganate for a day. Then treat them with a mixture of clay and mullein and leave to dry for 2 hours.
- Drive a stick into the center of the hole, which should be 1.5 times higher than the seedling. She will serve as a support.
- Spread out the roots of the seedling and lower it into the hole. The root collar of the tree should be 7-8 cm higher surface of the earth.
- Cover the plant with earth, compact the soil and tie the seedling to the support.
- Form a groove around the tree at a distance of 0.5 meters from the trunk.
- Pour 30-40 liters of warm water over the pear.
To retain moisture, the trunk circle is mulched with compost or sawdust.
Care features
Caring for a prominent pear is simple. The main thing is to prune the tree on time, water it and feed it.
Pruning
Regular pruning improves the quality and volume of the crop. Every autumn, you need to sanitize the tree: remove dry, affected and old branches.
For young plants, formative pruning is very useful, which is carried out in early spring (in March, April). The activity consists in shortening the branches, while several main shoots should remain on each tier.
Places of cuts are treated with a solution of copper sulfate and covered with oil paint.
Watering
Young sapling Vidnoy need to be watered weekly 18-20 liters of warm water. An adult pear (3-5 years old) is irrigated every 15 days with 60-70 liters of water. A fruit tree over six years old can get by with just a few waterings per year:
- in spring, before flowering;
- during the formation of ovaries;
- 15 days before fruit ripening;
- at the end of September - water recharge irrigation.
Most efficient method of irrigation - sprinklingwhich is similar to natural precipitation. If there is no special device, then water can be poured into the annular groove around the tree. After the procedure, the soil is loosened and mulched.
Top dressing
If all the recommendations were followed during planting, then feeding the Vidnaya Pear can be start 2 years after planting.
Nitrogen-containing fertilizers (urea, ammonium nitrate) are used only in spring, when the shoots begin to grow actively. Consumption rate - 30-35 kg / ha. Organic matter is applied every 2-3 years. For this, humus, compost or rotted manure are used. Potash and phosphorus fertilizers are applied in the fall.
Pear of this variety is needed feed 2-3 times a year. The procedure should be carried out during or after watering.
Disease prevention
Vidnaya pear variety is not affected by scab and powdery mildew, but there are many other diseases and pests of the fruit tree. It is easier to prevent infection than to cure the plant later. Therefore, in the spring and autumn, preventive treatments are carried out.
For this use insecticides or folk methods. During active growing season, the pear is sprayed with a solution of laundry soap, infusion of wood ash or soda ash. The procedure is carried out every 2 weeks. The ash solution not only protects the tree, but also nourishes it, as it has a rich mineral composition.
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Conclusion
Vidnaya is a pear variety that attracts with its rich taste and stable yield. The tree is unpretentious, so even a novice gardener can grow it. It is a frost-resistant variety that is suitable for cultivation in harsh climates.
