Tips for growing pears in Memory of Yakovlev with descriptions and photos
For many years, breeders have been working tirelessly to develop new varieties of fruit trees adapted to life in our difficult climate. When crossing the varieties "Tema" and "Olivier de Serre", a pear in Memory of Yakovlev was obtained, a description and photo of which will be presented in this article.
Description and characteristics
Despite the fact that the tree itself is relatively small in size, it is able to regularly bring 25 kg of harvest already 3 years after planting, for which it is appreciated by gardeners. According to some reviews, this number can be significantly higher if the tree is properly maintained.
Advantages and disadvantages
The variety has a number of advantages that distinguish it from other types of pear trees:
- good disease resistance;
- high winter hardiness;
- self-fertility;
- begins to bear fruit at the age of 3 years;
- good yield at low tree height.
The disadvantages include the presence of stony cells in the pulp of a pear. There are also fruits of different weight and volume with a high yield, or with the age of the tree itself.
Fruit
Fruit pears In memory of Yakovlev, yellow with a red blush. They taste juicy and sweet, but not tart. They hold firmly on the branches, so picking them by hand is not difficult. They do not wrinkle during transportation and, in general, easily tolerate long journeys.
Landing
According to the descriptions of gardeners, the Yakovlev memory pear is an unpretentious plant to care for. However, when planning a site, under a tree, you should choose places well-lit by the sun's rays. Avoid the lowlands, because in the spring the roots can be washed away by the accumulation of melt water, which is detrimental to the pear. For the same reason, do not plant it in an area where groundwater flows close to the surface.
Make sure that there are no tall trees nearby that will cast a shadow on the pear.
Before planting, the soil must be pre-fertilized. A mixture of humus, lime and potassium chloride is well suited for this. Lime is needed to form a weakly acidic environment in the soil if the soil is highly acidic.
Planting pears in memory of Yakovlev should be done exclusively in the spring. A small hill, not blown by direct wind streams, is ideal.
Due to the medium density of the crown and the small size of the tree, a dense planting can be carried out.
When choosing a seedling, pay attention to the color of the roots and bark. There should be no black marks and signs of decay. To be sure of the good quality of the future tree, purchase seedlings only in nurseries where they are bred. Avoid hand or market purchases.
The roots of this pear variety grow profusely, so the hole should be made at least a meter in depth and width. Compact the soil around the stem of the seedling and water in several passes. Remember to mulch the soil to prevent overgrowth of weeds.
Buy a seedling just before planting, but not before.
Since it is a self-fertile tree, planting pollinator crops is optional.For this reason, owners of small plots choose this particular variety. Unfortunately, the absence of pollinators can negatively affect the yield of pears in Memory of Yakovlev. Photos and descriptions of the quality of the fruits of trees growing in an area with plants by pollinators prove that this planting method is more effective.
Pear care
Correct feeding three times a day in spring, summer and autumn will guarantee the long life of your fruit tree:
- use in spring mineral fertilizersthat have a beneficial effect on pear flowering;
- there will be enough organic fertilizers in the summer;
- in the fall, to restore the strength of the plant after fruiting, add mixtures containing phosphorus and potassium.
Trees 1-2 years old need to be covered if severe frosts are predicted. You can pour water over the pear stem to form an ice crust. It will protect the tender trunk of a young pear in Memory of Yakovlev from hypothermia. A photo describing the frost protection of the trunk is given below.
Ordinary tights will serve as an excellent tool for warming the trunk. Wrap them in several layers around the trunk. On top you can put a special net against hares and mice.
If you keep a close eye on the health of your fruit tree, do sanitary and rejuvenating pruning in a timely manner, and provide abundant watering during the dry months, it will grow healthy and strong. Yakovlev's Memory Pear is rightfully considered one of the best varieties for planting in the regions of our country, so you definitely won't go wrong by choosing it for your summer cottage.