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Late pear varieties have their own characteristics. They are appreciated for the long storage period of the crop. Next, we consider the photos and names of late varieties of pears. The hybrids are intended for planting in temperate climates.
Pros and cons of late ripening pear varieties
Autumn and winter pears are distinguished by later fruiting. The crop is harvested from September to October, when the fruits are not yet ripe. They usually have firm flesh and a greenish coloration. During storage, the fruits become softer and tastier, and the skin acquires a yellowish tint. The storage period is 110 to 150 days.
The main benefits of late ripening pears:
- the ability to harvest when the main fruiting season is over;
- long shelf life, including until the New Year;
- good taste that appears within 1-2 months;
- high portability;
- not inclined to shedding;
- universal purpose.
Disadvantages of late varieties:
- long ripening period of the crop;
- eating fruits at the stage of technical maturity;
- providing conditions for ripening.
Late varieties of pears for the middle lane
The middle lane includes regions located in the central European part of Russia. Until recently, it was believed that the culture is not suitable for planting in such a climate. However, breeders managed to obtain varieties that are resistant to frost, high humidity and temperature fluctuations.
Varieties of late pears photo with a name for the middle lane:
- Belarusian late.The variety was bred by Belarusian breeders. A tree of moderate growth, with a thickened crown. Fruits are regular in shape, reaching 110 g. The skin is dry and rough, green in color with a pink blush. The pulp is oily, fine-grained, the taste is sweet, well refreshes. Harvest is ready for harvest in the late period: in the middle of September. The variety differs in yield, but it is prone to scab.
- Novella.Late hybrid with a sparse crown. Fruits are enlarged, even, weighing 180-260 g. The crop is tightly held on the branches before harvesting. The main color is gray-green, when ripe it becomes yellow with reddish spots. The flesh is sweet with a sour taste, it emits a lot of juice. The variety is fast-growing, resistant to diseases and frost. The main disadvantage is the average yield.
- Otradnenskaya. Standard type tree with a spreading crown. The pear is medium in size, yellowish in color with a blurred blush. Otradnenskaya is resistant to sudden changes in weather (cold snap, drought), not susceptible to scab and other diseases. The yield is high and stable. Otradnenskaya is used for processing, they are well stored and transported. The variety is winter hardiness and early maturity.
- Extravaganza. The tree is up to 3 m high. A late fruiting variety, bears fruits up to 200 g. Inside, they are white, juicy, slightly dense. The taste is sweet, without tart or sour notes. The pear bears fruit for 5 years. The crop is harvested from the second half of September. The extravaganza is resistant to diseases, rarely damaged by pests, and endures extreme weather conditions. The appointment is universal.
- Yurievskaya. Refers to early winter hybrids. A vigorous tree with a pyramidal crown. Pear fruits weighing up to 130 g, shortened form. The skin is green-yellow with a brown blush. The pulp is greenish, juicy, sweet and sour. Tasting properties are rated at 4.5 points.Harvest from Yurievskaya is ready to be harvested in early October. Storage until the last days of December.Advice! To extend the shelf life, the pear is kept in wooden boxes. Place paper between the fruits.
- Hera. Late variety with a compact sparse crown. Fruits grow up to 200 g. The skin is greenish, has reddish spots. Pulp with small grains, sweet with sour notes. Fruiting starts in 4 years. Resistance to disease and frost is high. Technical maturity occurs at the end of September. Storage duration is up to 5 months.
- Miracle woman. Late fruiting variety. A tree with a spreading crown. Fruits weighing 130 g, slightly flattened. The color is green-yellow, with a red blush. Inside, the pear is tender, slightly granular, sweet and sour. Ripens at the end of September. Increased winter hardiness, the tree is slightly susceptible to diseases and pests. The harvest is stored for 150 days.
- February souvenir.A vigorous pear of late fruiting. The fruits are large, reach 130-200 g, have a regular elongated shape. When ripe, they turn yellow. The pulp is tender, emits a lot of juice, sour-sweet taste. The crop is harvested in the second decade of September. The storage period is up to 150 days. The variety is resistant to diseases, the indicators of winter hardiness are average.
Late varieties of pears for the Rostov region
Rostov region occupies an intermediate position between the warm south and the middle zone. The region is distinguished by fertile soils, warm climate, and an abundance of sunny days. This allows gardeners to grow different varieties of pears.
The latest pears for cultivation in the Rostov region:
- Curé or Williams winter... Early winter hybrid of unknown origin. The tree is large and spreading. A pear weighing 200 g, sometimes grows up to 500 g. The pulp is white, sweet with a sour taste. As it matures, the skin changes color from green to light yellow. The pear is harvested at the end of September. To increase winter hardiness, Kure cuttings are grafted onto a quince stock.
- Talgar Beauty. A hybrid of Kazakhstani selection, has become widespread in the southern regions. The pear is medium in size, the crown is pyramidal. Fruits weighing 170 g, leveled, with a smooth skin and a bright spot. The pulp is juicy, crispy, very sweet, has a table purpose. The harvest is ready for harvest at the end of September, after 1-2 months it reaches consumer maturity. The variety is fast-growing, resistant to drought and winter cold, unpretentious in care.
- Bere Russian.A late-ripening pear that looks like a pyramidal tree. Fruits up to 160 g, conical. The color is golden yellow with a burgundy spot. The pulp is sour-sweet, the taste is assigned a score of 4.7 points. Fruiting begins at the age of 7. The harvest reaches technical ripeness in mid-September and is stored for 3 months. Average winter hardiness. Has a high resistance to scab and powdery mildew.
- Honey. Late ripening pear. The tree grows up to 2 m, has a compact pyramidal crown. Ripens in mid-September. The pear is large, weighing from 300 to 500 g. The skin is smooth, thin, yellow-green in color. The pulp is very sweet and juicy. A score of 5 points was awarded to the taste qualities. Possesses partial self-fertility and high yield. The pear tolerates severe frosts, does not crumble, begins to bear fruit for 2 years.Important! Crop is harvested in dry weather, gloves must be worn.
- Saint Germain.An old French hybrid. The tree is tall with a wide crown. Fruits are elongated, with a firm skin, yellow in color. The whitish pulp gives off a lot of juice. The harvest begins to take off at the end of September. Store in cool conditions until January. Abundant fruiting. Prefers fertile soil with good moisture. Requires constant spraying from scab.
- Verbena.Standard type tree with a pyramidal crown. Fruits are one-dimensional, regular in shape, lemon-yellow in color. The pulp is sweet and sour, with a spicy aftertaste, fine-grained, medium juiciness.Fruiting is abundant, the harvest is of commercial quality. Verbena is resistant to fungal diseases, but has below average winter hardiness.
Late varieties of pears for the Voronezh region
Voronezh Region is located in the center of the European part of Russia. More than 80% of the region's territory is covered with chernozem soils - the most fertile on Earth. The sum of active temperatures reaches 2700-3000 C. This is enough for growing late varieties.
For the Voronezh region, the following varieties are chosen:
- Memory of Zhegalov. The pear bears fruit in late autumn. The tree grows quickly. Fruits weighing up to 140 g, have a thin skin and a uniform green or yellow color. The pulp is whitish, sweet and sour with a tart aftertaste. The pear is harvested from the second half of September and stored for 4 months. Memory of Zhegalov appreciated for regular fruiting, resistance to scab and weather changes.
- Nika.A late fruiting variety, it looks like a medium-sized tree. Pear weighing from 135 to 200 g, regular shape. It is removed green, as it matures, it turns yellow with a burgundy blush. The pulp is sweet and sour, with a nutmeg aroma. The pear is harvested at the end of September. It has high frost resistance and quickly recovers when freezing. The tree needs pruning, otherwise the fruits become smaller.
- Autumn Yakovleva. The pear is late ripening, grows rapidly and forms a powerful crown. The pulp is firm, with nutmeg notes. Fruits weighing 150 g, color green-yellow tones. The palatability is rated at 4.8 points. Harvested in September. Abundant fruiting from year to year. Universal use: fresh fruit consumption and processing. Winter hardiness is satisfactory.
- In memory of Yakovlev. Low-growing late hybrid, grows up to 2 m. Pear of golden color, weighing from 150 to 200 g. It tastes sweet, without tart notes. Fruiting at the end of September, hang on branches for a long time and do not crumble. The variety is self-fertile and serves as a good pollinator. Resistant to diseases and winter cold. The first harvest is removed at 3 years of age.
- Rossoshanskaya is beautiful. The tree is medium-sized, bears late fruits weighing 160 g. The color is light yellow with a dull blush. The inside is juicy and sweet. Harvesting in early September. The appointment is universal. Productivity is high, fruiting from 5 years. The pear is highly immune to scab.
- Kieffer.A hybrid of American selection, obtained at the end of the 19th century. The tree grows rapidly and forms a dense crown. The skin is dense, when ripe it becomes yellow-golden. The pulp is rough, juicy, tart-sweet taste. Fruits weighing 150 g, sometimes up to 200 g. Fruiting is annual and abundant. The Kieffer pear is harvested in late October. It is unpretentious to growing conditions, but sensitive to severe frosts.
Features of caring for pears of late ripening
Late ripening pears are given regular care. The tree is watered before and after flowering, additional moisture is added to drought. After watering, the soil is loosened and mulched with humus.
The culture is fed 3 times per season. In the spring, use a solution of mullein or urea. Fertilizer is poured under the root. Nitrogen promotes the growth of new shoots and leaves. After flowering, they switch to feeding with superphosphate and potassium sulfate. For 10 liters of water, 40 g of each substance is required. In late autumn, they dig up the soil and fertilize it with humus.
Preparation of the tree for winter begins in October-November after harvest. Most of the late varieties have good winter hardiness. The tree is watered and mulched with humus. To protect the trunk from mice and hares, it is wrapped in a metal mesh or casing.
To combat diseases and pests, spraying is performed. In early spring, treatment with Bordeaux liquid or Nitrafen is effective.Cleaning the leaves in the fall, whitewashing and cleaning the trunk helps to avoid lesions.
Conclusion
Photos and names of late varieties of pears will help you choose the right option for planting. For the middle lane, hybrids are used that are adapted to the climate of the region. To obtain a high yield, the pear is cared for.