August dew pear: variety description, photos, reviews, pollinators, cultivation and care

The pear as a cultivated fruit tree has been grown in different countries of the world for thousands of years. Over the centuries, hundreds of varieties of pear trees have been developed naturally and thanks to the efforts of breeders. And choosing specific varieties for your garden plot from such a large number of varieties is difficult not only for beginning summer residents, but also for gardeners with extensive experience.

First of all, you should decide what qualities fruit trees that are going to be planted in a particular Russian region should have, and then read information about pear varieties on special websites.

August dew pear: variety description, photos, reviews, pollinators

Each plant has its own, most favorable climatic conditions. But this condition does not apply to fruit-bearing trees. They can grow in completely different climate conditions.

The article will talk about a pear variety called August dew.

The hybrid was obtained by crossing the Russian variety Nezhnost and the Australian variety Triumph Pakgama. It has been actively grown since 2002 in the central part of the country.

The content of the article:

1. Description and characteristics of the variety 2. Advantages and disadvantages 3. August dew pear: cultivation, planting and care 4. Planting time in different climatic conditions 5. Planting August dew pear (+ video) 6. Rules for watering pear trees 7. Feeding pears (+ video) 8. Pruning the August dew pear (+ video) 9. Reproduction of the variety... 9.1. Propagation of pears by cuttings (+ video) ... 9.2. Reproduction by layering (+ video) 10. Diseases and pests 11. Possible diseases and pests (+ video) 12. Reviews of the August dew pear

Collection, storage and use of crops

The fruits begin to ripen from mid-August to mid-September (depending on the climate and weather in the region). The early fruiting of the variety allows you to collect the first harvest (10–15 kg) already in the 3–4th year of the tree’s life. The maximum harvest reaches 200 centners per hectare.

The variety is a table variety, perfect for fresh consumption. Of course, canned products from August dew also turn out excellent.

Pears can be stored in a cool place for about 2 weeks, or up to 3 months in the refrigerator.

It is necessary to collect fruits in dry weather; the ideal storage option is wooden boxes or plastic containers.

The pears are ripe and can be safely picked from the tree

Video: how to make pear jam

Pear August dew: description and characteristics of the variety

August dew belongs to summer fruit varieties.

From its descendants the pear received the best and most excellent qualities, including:

• frost resistance;
• excellent immunity;
• excellent taste.

The harvest is generally harvested between the 15th and 16th of September. By this time, the fruits have already acquired a rich green hue. At this point, you can safely pick pears. After collection, their color acquires a yellowish tint, with some blush.

Interesting!

All fruits ripen together. They have a smooth and even surface, no ribbing. The average weight of one August dew pear reaches about 150 grams. The most possible minimum weight does not fall below 100 grams.

The skin of the fruit is dull and thin. Under it you can see many small dark dots with the naked eye. They don't spoil the appearance at all. It has very tender, juicy pulp, “delicious” white color. The structure of the pulp consists of small grains. The taste of pear fruits is sweet and sour.

The August Dew variety belongs to the table variety. Has a good presentation. Consumers rated the fruits of the August dew using a 5-point system, giving it 4.6.

Pear August dew - photo

Keeping quality depends on storage conditions and location. Thus, pears are stored in the cellar for 14 days, maintaining their presentation and taste. They can be stored in the refrigerator for much longer – up to three months.

Pears of this variety do not fall off

. The stalks firmly hold the weighty, ripe fruits. This is a distinctive characteristic of the August Dew variety.

The fruits are on shoots of a light brown color. The leaves are oblong, dark green. The edges are jagged. The plate itself is glossy, has a wedge-shaped base, and points upward.

Important!

August dew belongs to the dwarf pear trees. The height of an adult plant is slightly up to 3 meters. The crown is of medium density.

The buds of the plant quickly awaken and turn into white small flowers shaped like a saucer. From them the fruits appear.

Detailed description of culture

The “August Dew” pear is the brainchild of the Russian breeder S.P. Yakovlev. It was he who crossed the cold-resistant and unpretentious variety “Tenderness” with the delicious Australian pear “Triumph Pakgama” in the early 2000s. As a result of the work carried out, the wonderful variety “August Dew” appeared, which absorbed the best qualities of its ancestors. The variety was appreciated by breeders and zoned in 2002 for the Central Black Earth region of Russia. The August Dew pear quickly became popular among gardeners. It can be found in many private farmsteads and gardening farms. The variety is still in demand today.

Features of a fruit tree

Among all fruit trees, the August Dew pear is distinguished by its grace and sophistication. It can become a real decoration of the garden. The tree, up to 3 m high, has a drooping crown and is of medium density. Through the numerous dark green ovoid leaves, straight branches covered with smooth, light gray bark are visible. The branches of the plant are located at an acute angle to the main trunk, resulting in the formation of a neat and beautiful green “cap”.

In spring, pear trees bloom profusely. Numerous inflorescences consist of 7-10 simple, fairly small flowers, white in color. As a result of prolonged flowering, ovaries are formed on curved peduncles. Their number directly depends on external conditions, the presence of pollinators and weather. You can see the “August Dew” pear during the flowering period in the photo below:

The August Dew variety quickly grows numerous skeletal branches and shoots. In spring, the buds on the tree actively awaken. Under favorable conditions and the presence of a pollinator, most flowers form ovaries, which is the basis for obtaining high yields.

A feature of the “Augustovskaya” pear is its low level of self-fertility. Therefore, when planting this variety, you need to take care of growing another pollinating pear nearby. The best pollinator for “August Dew” is considered to be the variety “In Memory of Yakovlev”. As a rule, when buying seedlings at a nursery, you can easily find both of these varieties.

Characteristics of fruits

Of course, every gardener is more interested not in the fruit tree itself, but in the result of its cultivation - pears, their shape, color and taste. In this sense, the “August Dew” pear has a clear advantage over other varieties. Its fruits are large and juicy. Their average weight is 100-150 g. In favorable conditions, the weight of the fruit can reach a record 200 g. It is also important that all the fruits on the tree are the same, balanced, which undoubtedly has a positive effect on their marketability.

The shape of August Dew pears is classic. It can be seen in numerous photos in the sections of our article. The surface of the fruit is smooth, without ribs. The green color of the fruits becomes yellow as they ripen. Some pears may have a pink, light blush. Upon careful examination, numerous subcutaneous dots can be seen across the entire surface of the fruit.

The fruits are held firmly on the branches thanks to thick, curved stalks. The skin of pears is smooth, dull, thin. The pulp of the fruit is white, fine-grained, and contains a small seed chamber with several medium-sized grains.

For all their outward modesty, August Dew pears are very, very tasty. They harmoniously combine sweetness and some acidity. The fruit aroma is bright and fresh. The texture of the pulp is tender and literally melts in your mouth. According to experts, “August Dew” is the best table variety. The pears were given a tasting score of 4.6 points out of 5 possible.

Important! August Dew pears contain about 8.5% sugar, which gives the fruit an amazing taste profile.

Analyzing the description of the “August Dew” variety, it is worth noting that the fruits are not only attractive in appearance and very tasty, but also healthy. They contain many pectin substances, titratable and ascorbic acids, arbutin and P-active substances. Pears with this composition can bring not only taste pleasure, but also very real benefits for the body.

Due to their composition, August Dew pears can be used to prepare baby food. They are good fresh and after processing. Caring housewives prepare preserves, jams, and compotes from juicy fruits.

Important! Young children can be given pear puree from 5 months.

Ripening period and storage of pears

You won’t have to wait long for the harvest of the August Dew variety to ripen: the variety is mid-season. Its delicious fruits can be enjoyed as early as the end of August. Mass harvest of fruits occurs in mid-September. Ripe pears hold their stalks well and rarely fall off on their own, so they have to be picked.

The productivity of the August Dew variety is high. Young seedlings begin to bear fruit from the 3rd year. You shouldn’t expect a big harvest at first, and to save vitality, experienced gardeners recommend removing the flowers altogether in the spring. Starting from the 4th year, the tree, as a rule, begins to bear fruit abundantly. The first harvest can be collected in the amount of 15-20 kg from each tree. The yield of mature trees is high: more than 200 kg per tree. The marketability of fruits at such a yield is also high and amounts to 90%.

A large number of ripe fruits during the season becomes a reason to think about storing and processing the crop. Thus, “August Dew” pears can be stored without special conditions for 2 months. If a cool room with a temperature of +1-+30C is equipped for storage, then this period can be extended to 3 months.

Important! Drying pears of the proposed variety is not recommended, since they are very juicy.

Plant resistance to external factors

"August" pear is distinguished by its high endurance and stability. She is not afraid of severe frosts or weather disasters. Fruit trees recover quickly after mechanical damage or frostbite and grow well.

The variety is also highly resistant to such a common disease as scab. Unfortunately, pear does not have immune protection against other diseases. Black cancer, powdery mildew, mosaic and other ailments must be prevented by preventive measures and timely measures taken to combat them. Information on how to do this can be found in the video:

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

August dew has advantages and disadvantages, which should be known in advance before growing.

Advantages:

1. August dew perfectly withstands even the most severe frosts, which means that it can be safely grown in Siberian conditions;
2. tolerates heat and drought, which makes it possible to grow in areas with little rainfall;
3. high resistance of pears to damage by pests and diseases, and therefore just carrying out preventive measures is sufficient;
4. high level of precocity: after three years the plant constantly bears fruit;
5. excellent pear yield August dew even in bad seasons: you can always get at least 15 kg per tree;
6. simplicity in agricultural technology makes the variety suitable for cultivation by beginners;
7. with imperfect care (and even inattention to care), the August dew pear retains its high taste qualities.

Flaws:

• inability to store fruits throughout the winter; in the case of a very high yield level, the fruits may differ in appearance: shape, size.
• The unevenness of fruits in the latter case is easily compensated by a high yield. In addition, when fruits are grown for sale, they do not lie on the shelves for a long time, and therefore do not have time to spoil.

Features of the plant

The tree is low-growing, 2.5-3 m high, compact. The crown is of medium density, drooping, asymmetrical, from spindle-shaped to wide-pyramidal in shape; consists mainly of semi-skeletal and overgrowing branches. The trunk and skeletal branches, which extend from the trunk almost at a right angle, are covered with smooth gray bark.

Flower buds are laid almost along the entire length of the branches; under the weight of the fruits they droop, bending to the very ground

The awakenability of the kidneys and the shoot-forming ability are high. The shoots are quite thick, arched, well-leafed, light brown, with numerous small lentils. The buds are medium in size, cone-shaped, bent.

The term “ bud awakening ” means their ability to begin to grow immediately after formation or the next year. At high rates, rapid awakening is observed in 60-70% of the buds that form on the branches and on the tree. Shoot-forming ability is a natural tendency to develop strong growth-type branches. With high capacity, the number of developed growth shoots can reach 25% of all awakened buds. These indicators are taken into account when forming the crown.

The leaves are medium-sized, dark green, glossy, oblong-ovate with a serrated edge. There are small saber-shaped stipules. The petiole is of medium length and thickness.

The variety is characterized by early flowering, while the flower buds are highly frost-resistant

The flowers are white, small, saucer-shaped with entire, open petals. The pistil is located above the anthers. Sepals are elongated, curved towards the peduncle. Flowers are collected in inflorescences of 7-10 pieces. Fruits are mainly formed on ringlets (fruit shoots with an annual growth of 0.3-2 cm) and spears (fruit formations with an annual growth of 5 to 15 cm).

Pollination

"August dew" has low self-fertility , so to obtain good harvests it is necessary to plant other pear trees nearby. The variety “In Memory of Yakovlev” is considered the best pollinator.

Precocity and productivity

The tree enters productive age early: usually in the 3-4th year after planting in the garden. Over the period of 5-year tests, the average yield of the variety was 156 c/ha, and the maximum was 200 c/ha, which significantly exceeds the control value adopted in commercial horticulture.

The "August Dew" pear produces a high yield when fruiting annually.

Sustainability

Plants are resistant to scab, septoria and other common fungal diseases. They have high frost resistance and can withstand temperatures down to −36 ℃.

Planting time for August dew pears in different climatic conditions

The August Dew pear variety is easy to grow, not picky, and does not require special care. In principle, it is characterized by the same principles of care as other varieties of pears. It is worth taking into account climatic conditions.

So, in cool climates you need to be more attentive to care. Mainly at the seedling level, so that they take root properly and grow into fruit-bearing trees.

In the center and south of the country, the best time to plant August dew pears is September and the very first days of October.

The roots have enough time to take root before the onset of frost.

Pear August dew - video

In the north, it is preferable to plant pears in spring.

until the buds open.

Planting, growing care

The variety is unpretentious and the trees will produce crops even with minimal care. But when using a set of agrotechnical measures, you can count not only on a good harvest, but also on an increase in fruit weight above the average. Therefore, it is necessary to choose the right site for a pear orchard and purchase high-quality planting material. After all, as practice shows, a good tree will grow from a good seedling. Is it possible to plant a pear next to a plum? This material will tell you.

It is better to buy planting material from trusted nurseries with certified products.

If you have to transport the seedlings, you need to wrap their roots in damp burlap.

Landing

For proper planting in the spring, you need to choose a place on the site. It must meet the following requirements:

• The area should be open and sunny. Although the pear can also withstand partial shade, so it can be planted near the house;
• The soil should preferably be fertile and light. If the site has loams or poor sandy soils, then they will have to be reclaimed;
• To plant pears, swampy lands must be avoided. And also where groundwater comes close to the surface;
• The acid-base composition of the soil should be within 5.5–6.0.

Before planting seedlings, it is necessary to carefully inspect the root system and remove damaged or rotten areas.

Deadlines

The timing of planting the August dew pear must be planned based on the climatic characteristics of a particular region, as well as the frost resistance of the variety.
Since the August Dew pear variety tolerates temperatures of about 30 degrees below zero, it can be planted both in autumn and spring.

In the spring, bad results can only happen when deadlines are delayed.

Planting of seedlings must be planned before buds bloom on the trees.

In autumn, planting a garden is possible, but only no later than a month before the soil freezes. This article will tell you about red dots on pear leaves.

When planting in autumn, the soil should be sufficiently moist.

Technology and agricultural technology

The process of planting seedlings is standard for all pome trees:

• Dig a hole, apply fertilizer at the rate of 1.0–1.5 buckets of humus or mineral fertilizers. Superphosphate - 250 grams, potassium salt - 100 grams and how much ammonium nitrate. They must be mixed with the soil of the upper humus horizon;

This is the norm for a hole 1.5 meters wide. If it is 1.0 meters, then the amount of fertilizer is halved.

• Drive a wooden or bamboo stake into the hole. The latter will not rot in the ground;
• Place the seedling on the bottom, straighten the roots and make sure that the root collar is flush with the soil;
• For backfilling, take more nutritious soil from the row spacing;
• Thoroughly compact the soil in the hole;
• Water the tree;
• Tie it loosely to the stake with twine.

In the first year after planting, trees need to be watered at least 4 times during the growing season.

What is the best thing to grow from?

Augustovskaya can be propagated by cuttings, layering, grafted seedlings or from seed. The latter method is used for breeding work: breeding new varieties or rootstocks for grafting. Previously grafted seedlings begin to bear fruit on trees obtained from cuttings. But still, grafted seedlings are a higher quality material, which must meet the following standards:

• Well-developed, healthy root system, at least 35-40 cm long;
• Without any extraneous growths and sagging at the junction of the scion and rootstock;
• There must be at least three side branches on the trunk;
• The thickness of the tree must be at least 1.5 cm.

Distance between trees

Before you start planting a garden, you need to take into account that pears are perennial plants and therefore it will not be possible to correct errors that occur during planting, since they will affect the yield only after a few years. It is advisable to place a pear on a vigorous rootstock on an area of ​​6 x 5 m, and on a quince 5 x 3 m. Since August dew belongs to the latter, this is the distance between trees and in the row. Also read about the decorative pear at this link.

One of the mistakes that inexperienced gardeners make is making the garden too dense. In such plantings, trees are more likely to get sick and be affected by pests. And the yield is significantly lower. And the roots intertwined with each other cannot develop normally.

Care

The August dew pear requires minimal care, consisting of the following operations:

• Soil cultivation in tree trunk circles: loosening, moisture closure, mulching. Loosening to a depth of 10 cm is carried out 5 to 7 times per season;
• Feeding. Necessary for maintaining and improving soil fertility;
• Pruning and rejuvenation. If fertilizers are applied systematically, then young trees begin to bear fruit earlier, and mature plantings produce higher yields;
• Moisture charging. The timing of watering depends on soil moisture (depth about 80 cm). Under no circumstances should it be allowed to dry out;
• Prevention and control of pests and diseases. Although August dew has immunity against most pome diseases, it is still necessary to carry out preventive measures.

Feeding

Depending on the soil conditions and the general condition of the trees, the approximate amount of fertilizer is calculated. Organic ones are applied once every two or three years, and mineral ones in fruit-bearing gardens annually. For one square meter of garden area, 2.5 to 4 kg of manure or compost, 15–25 grams of ammonium nitrate, 35–45 grams of superphosphate, and 10–12 grams of potassium salt are sufficient. The main fertilizer is applied before digging or plowing and again after flowering. Since the August dew pear is frost-resistant, phosphate-potassium fertilizing in July-August is not necessary. Read about pear grafting in spring for beginners here.

Before fertilizing, the garden must be well watered.

Fruit ripening

Pears of this variety ripen in August and by Spas Day they can please gardeners with their delicious fruits. True, filming times depend on the region. In the southern regions - mid-August, and in areas located to the north - closer to September.

Fruit storage

The August dew pear is very juicy and does not keep for a long time. Gardeners have different opinions about harvesting dates. Some say that the first pear that falls to the ground is the indicator of the beginning of the harvest. Others advise not to wait for complete ripeness, but to pick the fruits two weeks earlier and then store them in a cool place. Still others advise paying attention to the color of the seed: if it’s dark, it’s time to remove it.

Pears can be stored in a cool place for no more than two weeks, but only if they are plucked from the branch and not carrion.

You should not leave pears on the tree for a long time. In the fruits of this variety, the pulp darkens if it is overripe. Therefore, the presentation deteriorates.

Rejuvenation

If the branches are shortened and the crown is thinned at the same time, this is called rejuvenation. This operation is carried out when the tree is old and there has been almost no growth on it over the year. Dry branches are cut out, 50-70% of the skeletal ones are cut off. They also completely remove those that grow in the wrong direction. All small ones are cut to the side branches, which are directed to the side. The more you shorten the branches, the faster the growth processes and the formation of new fruit shoots are activated.

Rejuvenation must be carried out with very sharp pruning shears. And all wounds with a diameter of more than 1 cm are covered with garden varnish or oil paint.

They try to carry out light rejuvenation before a low-yield year.

Pruning

There are two methods of pruning: shortening and thinning:

• The first time pruning is carried out before planting or immediately after it. The side branches and the central conductor are shortened, but so that the latter is 30 cm higher;
• In subsequent years, skeletal branches are laid in a spiral and form a spindle-shaped shape;
• Regular pruning is carried out every spring, which limits the growth of trees in height and width. Thanks to this operation, the appearance of lateral shoots is also stimulated;
• The crown is thinned out, thus forming fruit wood, which results in an increase in yield.

The task of pruning young plants is to prevent thickening of the branches and to distribute the fruit shoots evenly. But it is best in the summer to pinch out those sprouts that thicken the crown.

Planting pear August dew

For normal development of the tree and constant fruiting, choose only those areas that are sufficiently illuminated. Also an important condition is the low level of groundwater. The ideal location is on a small hill, on a hillock. The place should be protected from drafts. For this purpose, low fences or buildings are made.

Important!

The ideal soil for pears is clay, peaty soil. When a tree grows primarily on sandy soil, additional fertilizing will be required.

August dew pear seedlings must be two or three years old for planting. At the same time, they are dug in to a depth of about 50 cm. The diameter around the tree is at least 1 meter. Drainage, soil, and the necessary fertilizers must be placed at the bottom. The planting hole is filled 2/3 full.

How to plant a pear correctly - video

When planting, be careful with the root system. The roots are carefully straightened in the hole, after which they are sprinkled with soil. The root neck should protrude 5-7 cm above the ground surface.

Among the landing features it is worth noting:

• low level of self-fertility;
• Regardless of climate conditions, the hole for planting should be prepared in the fall.

Professionals in vegetable growing recommend preparing the following mixture for planting:

• two or three buckets of compost or humus;
• one to one and a half buckets of sand;
• nitrogen fertilizing – 50-100 grams;
• superphosphate – 1 kg;
• ash – 1 kg;
• potassium sulfate – 0.3 kg.

All ingredients are thoroughly mixed and added to the planting hole.

Plant care

Watering

You can water the pear by sprinkling or at the root

The development of the pear depends on subsequent care, which involves several stages. One of them is watering. During the first year after planting, the tree is moistened weekly - 10 liters of water are consumed per plant. Watering can be carried out using a sprinkler mechanism or a regular watering can.

Subsequently, the pear is watered once every ten days at the rate of 2 buckets of water per 1 m2. The procedure is carried out depending on the weather - you need to water the pear as the soil dries out. At the beginning of July, watering of fruit-bearing trees is increased to 3 buckets, and in the last days of August it is stopped.

Important! Before each procedure, you need to loosen the soil.

Fertilizer

Pear fruiting is also determined by timely feeding. But keep in mind that the regularity of the procedure depends on the soil on which the crop is planted:

1. If the tree grows on sandy soil, fertilizing is applied annually.
2. When planting pears on chernozem and loamy soils, they are fertilized less frequently. In this case, the crop is fed every 2–3 years.

Feeding varies depending on the time of year:

1. In the spring, from the last ten days of March to the beginning of April, the pear is fertilized with organic matter - humus or rotted manure. For 1 m2 of land you will need 2 kg of dry material. You can also prepare a nutritional mixture. To do this, the components are diluted with water in a 1:1 ratio. The resulting composition is used to fertilize the soil, using 1 bucket per 1 m2.
2. In autumn, fertilizing is applied after the leaves fall. Each tree is fertilized with a composition of 650 g of ash, 50 g of superphosphate, 15 g of urea and 20 g of ammonium nitrate.

Trimming

Pruning pears will allow you to achieve better yields

To regulate the size of the tree and the volume of harvest, annual pruning is carried out. In this case, you should adhere to a certain scheme:

1. The first time the procedure is carried out after landing. The branches of the tree are shortened by 1/3 of the length.
2. In the spring, in April, all shoots are cut to ¼ length. Branches that were damaged due to frost are also completely removed.
3. In autumn (October), dry and damaged shoots are removed.

To prevent the release of juice from the cuts, which attracts pests, they need to be treated with garden varnish. To prepare it, melt 1 kg of rosin and mix with 0.25 liters of drying oil. Pour 5 kg of pre-melted paraffin into this mixture.

Preparing for winter

Before winter, the pear needs moisture-recharging watering and whitewashing of the bark

In October they begin to prepare the tree for wintering. Dried fruits are removed from the pear and fallen leaves are removed. Do not rush to burn them, as such material is well suited for forming a compost heap. Then water-recharging irrigation is carried out. One tree will require 100 buckets of liquid. Then the trunk and skeletal branches are covered with whitewash. This helps prevent the harmful effects of pests.

To prepare the solution, you need to add 2.5 kg of freshly slaked lime (can be replaced with chalk), 0.5 kg of copper sulfate and 100 g of casein-based adhesive mixture to a bucket of water. First remove mosses, lichens and non-viable bark fragments from the tree. Then use a small brush to apply the mixture to the trunk and branches.

Mulch the area adjacent to the tree with a layer of sawdust 15–20 cm thick. Cover the trunk and shoots with paper. After the snow cover has formed, rake the snow closer to the plant.

Rules for watering pear trees

In the year of planting, all care for young trees of the August Dew variety consists of moderate watering. As a rule, it is carried out weekly. It turns out from 4 to 5 times a month. For watering, it is convenient to use a special sprinkler. It is enough to turn it on for 2 hours. When using a watering can, each tree uses the amount of water in the amount of one bucket.

Subsequent adjustments are made depending on weather conditions.

Photo of August dew pear

How to plant and grow a pear

If the issue of choosing a variety has already been decided, then it’s time to familiarize yourself with detailed information on how to plant and grow a pear. Of course, there are some general recommendations for growing pears as a separate crop. They can be found in the video:

In our article, we will try to talk about some of the features of agricultural technology inherent specifically in the “Augustovskaya Rosa” variety:

1. Frost-resistant seedlings are recommended to be planted in autumn.
2. The tree must be planted at a distance of at least 2 m from other trees or other stationary objects located on the site.
3. It is recommended to grow pears in an open, sunny area.
4. Before planting the seedling, you need to prepare a hole, at the bottom of which you should put fertilizer. The created nutrient layer must be covered with a layer of garden soil so that the roots of the seedling placed on top do not come into contact with organic matter and minerals.
5. Every year, pear seedlings need to be pruned in the spring before the buds break. In the first year, the main shoot is pruned at a height of 1.5 m. Further pruning must be carried out in accordance with the selected crown formation pattern.
6. In the first years of fruiting, fragile branches of the fruit tree need to be supported so that they do not break off under the weight of the fruit.
7. Seedlings and mature trees need to be watered 5 times a month during fruiting.
8. It is recommended to wrap the trunk of young seedlings in burlap or other breathable material for the winter to prevent freezing.
9. The pear tree needs to be fed annually in the spring by adding 2 kg of rotted organic matter for every 1 m2 of tree trunk circle.
10. Whitening the stem of a pear in late autumn helps protect the plant from sunburn and some diseases.
11. A 0.1% aqueous solution of boric acid should be used to water pears at the time of flowering and ovary formation. This will increase the yield of the crop and improve the taste of the fruit.

"August" pear has the highest degree of self-healing. This helps her survive even in the most difficult conditions. So, even after severe frostbite, a tree in the spring may be late to open buds on damaged shoots. If this does not happen, then you can cut off the frozen branches completely and cover the cut area with garden varnish. As a rule, dormant pear buds, even after deep pruning, form new skeletal branches over several years and, having completely restored the crown, begin to bear fruit.

Fertilizing pear August dew

When a pear grows in enriched and nutritious soil, it is enough to fertilize it only once every 2-3 years. If there is sand in the soil, fertilize it every year.

Several rules for fertilizing the August dew pear:

• in the spring, in the first half of spring, apply from 1 to 2 kg of manure (cow) in circles near the trunk;
• during the flowering period, fertilize with boric acid (0.1%), at the rate of 10 grams of the drug per 10 liters of water;
• after the leaves fall, in the fall, apply a complex fertilizer, which includes urea,
• superphosphate and ammonium nitrate in the amount of 20g:50g:15g, respectively.

Fertilizing pears in spring

Fruit characteristics

The fruits are medium-sized, short pear-shaped, without ribbing, weighing about 130 g. The skin is smooth, without shine. The color of the fruit during the period of removable ripeness is green, when it reaches consumer ripeness it acquires a yellowish tint, and a faint blush may also appear. The funnel is shallow, blunt-conical in shape, sometimes slightly rusty. The cup is closed, small. The subcupal tube is wide, short, and bowl-shaped. The saucer is wide, slightly ribbed, and shallow. The heart is large, bulbous in shape. The chambers are medium-sized, closed. The peduncle is curved, elongated, thick, firmly attached to the branch.

Pears are mostly one-dimensional, if the harvest is not too abundant

The pulp is white, very juicy, tender, fine-grained, sweet and sour. There is a fairly high content of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) compared to other varieties, which has a good effect on the taste of the pulp (it is not bland, but slightly sour) and increases the value of these fruits for the human body.

Tasting score 4.5 points out of 5 possible. The fruits are for table use: as a rule, they are consumed fresh; in very fruitful years, housewives use them to prepare juices and fruit compotes.

According to the results of studies conducted by VNIISKP specialists, the biochemical composition of the pulp contains:

P-active substances reduce the permeability and fragility of capillaries, have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Together with vitamin C, they participate in redox processes. Used in the treatment and prevention of various diseases.

Technical (removable) maturity occurs in mid-late August

After picking, the fruits can be stored under normal conditions for up to 2 weeks, and in the refrigerator for up to 30 days. Pears are distinguished by high marketability, which reaches 90% of the total harvest, and the share of the first grade is about 70%.

Pruning pear August dew

This is a mandatory event for all pear trees. August dew pears can be pruned immediately after planting. Branches half a meter long are removed. The most suitable time for the procedure is spring. At this time, branches that are damaged after winter and that are too long are also removed. The sections are painted and garden varnish is applied on top.

Pruning is also carried out in the autumn, when all old, dry branches are removed.

Pear pruning - video

When pruning is carried out, nitrogen fertilizers should not be applied. It is worth waiting for the cuts to heal.

Pros and cons of growing

"August dew" produces large, juicy fruits and is characterized by significant productivity. It is relatively easy to care for.

The advantages of growing this variety include:

• balanced elemental composition of fruits;
• the use of fruits in the production of always-in-demand baby food;
• resistance of the breed to temperature changes, frost and arid climates;
• the possibility of cultivation in small areas and in limited space, which makes “Augustovskaya Rosa” a good choice for a summer residence;
• resistance to scab and other dangerous diseases of fruit trees;
• resistance to most common garden parasitic insects;
• favorable product characteristics of pears;

The variety is not without its drawbacks. These should include late fruiting - only for the 3-4th year of cultivation. To achieve good yields, special pollinating plants must be planted near trees. The product of domestic selection “Augustovskaya Rosa” is a pear adapted for growing in the Russian climate. It takes root well in most of the country. The description of the variety contains a complete list of agrotechnical characteristics, and the photos demonstrate the original appearance of the garden crop.

Propagation of pears by cuttings

Planting material begins to be prepared in winter. Choose an adult pear branch, at least 2 years old. They make a break while keeping the bark intact. The ideal length of the cutting is from 15 to 20 cm. The fracture site is covered with tape or adhesive tape and fixed to a support.

At the very end of March, the fastening is removed. The branch at the break points is divided to obtain cuttings. The resulting cuttings are placed in a two-liter container. Add crushed activated carbon to the water. Place the container with cuttings on the window. An important condition is a sufficient amount of sunlight. After 20-30 days, roots form.

Propagation of pears by cuttings - video

When the length of the roots reaches 5-7 cm, they are planted in the ground at a permanent place of growth. At this time, it is necessary to protect young trees from too bright light.

Rules of care

A gardener will get a good harvest of fruit from a pear only if enough attention is paid to caring for the tree. The plant needs to be watered, fed, pruned, and protected from diseases and harmful insects inherent in the crop.

Watering

The soil under pear trees is moistened using direct watering at the root. An adult tree is watered all summer, with an interval of 30 days between waterings. With each watering, at least 10-15 liters of water are poured into the root zone of the plant. During periods of intense drought, in the absence of precipitation, it is recommended to increase watering frequency and moisten the soil under the tree (with the same water flow) every two weeks.

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Feeding

Fertilizers are placed in the planting hole at least a month before the expected date of planting the seedling. The most optimal way would be to fertilize the planting hole six months in advance, for example, from the fall for planting in the spring. At the same time, well-rotted cattle manure (5–6 kg) and mineral fertilizers (100 g each of superphosphate and potassium) are placed in the planting hole. Fertilizers are mixed well with the soil and left until planting time.

The pear is fed with urea (50 g of the substance per bucket of cold water) three times during the summer season:

• the first feeding - after the buds swell;
• second feeding - 14–20 days after the first;
• the third feeding - with the same time interval after the second.

Trimming

Trees are pruned in order to obtain the desired crown shape, as well as a plant height convenient for the gardener. During pruning, the tree crown is cleared of old and diseased branches and thinned out, giving the plant access to air and sun. To make crown pruning easier, gardeners usually use a stepladder or ladder. After pruning old thick branches, the damaged area should be covered with garden varnish or treated with thick clay mash with the addition of horse manure.

Pear pruning diagram.

Regulatory trimming

This type of pear pruning is carried out in early spring, usually in March. At this time, you no longer have to wait for high sub-zero temperatures, but the movement of juices in the wood does not yet occur. If pruning is carried out later, the trees will bleed sap in the damaged areas, which will significantly weaken their immunity. In winter, gardeners try not to trim the tree crown so as not to damage the trees.

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In exceptional cases, dead or broken branches are pruned in winter, or it may be necessary to cut off branches to prevent the tree from splitting under the weight of snow.

Maintenance pruning

This type of pruning is carried out on mature trees and only to maintain the desired crown shape. If maintenance pruning is not carried out, the trees will become overgrown with annual growth and new shoots.

a – decrease in height; b – thinning; c – reduction in width; d – trimming overhanging branches.

Sanitary pruning

Therapeutic type of pruning is carried out on pear trees where there are shrunken or diseased branches. Sanitary pruning is usually done in the autumn months. It is advisable to take all material cut from the tree outside the site or burn it. These precautions are necessary to ensure that in the event of bacterial canker or other viral diseases present on cut branches, the infection does not spread to healthy trees.

Sanitary pruning of pear.

August dew: propagation by layering

Layers are obtained in the following way:

• the walls of the planting box are covered with a film that will retain moisture, soil is poured and placed under the branch selected for receiving layering;
• the pear branch is bent and cut in several places in contact with the ground;
• the branch is pinched and buried in the soil (to speed up the process of layering, a special liquid is used);
• the soil is covered with roofing felt or film, covered with compost on top.

Pear propagation by layering - video

Attention!

It is necessary to constantly keep the soil moist.

Diseases and pests of pear trees

Despite the fact that August dew is highly resistant to diseases and pests, preventive measures must be taken.

Preventive measures to protect against diseases and pests:

Timely weeding and soil loosening

. There must be order on the site.

Maintaining the proper condition of pear tree bark

. It is important to inspect the condition of the cortex. If there are damages or cracks, repair them in a timely manner. To eliminate the damage, strip the bark to a healthy bark, after which a solution of copper sulfate (1%) is applied to the cleaned area. Garden varnish is additionally applied on top.

Whitewashing the trunks and branches of pear trees with lime

. This will add decorativeness to the entire garden, and will also protect the trunk from possible burns, and the crown from bugs and caterpillars.

Mandatory digging of the soil near the pear trunk before the onset of the first frost

. It is worth carefully turning over the layers of soil so that the insects in it end up on the surface and die when cold weather sets in.

Spraying the soil and crown of the August dew pear with a solution of copper sulfate (3%)

. This eliminates fungal spores and insects. Can be carried out at the very beginning of spring and in the period before the movement of juices. Bordeaux mixture is also used for spraying, in the same concentration as copper sulfate.

At the very beginning of spring, hunting belts are mounted on pear tree trunks, which protects the tree from caterpillars, ants, and aphids.

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Chemical insect repellents are also used.

: DNOC (every three years), Nitrafen (in the remaining two years).

After the pear tree has bloomed, less dangerous and less powerful drugs are used. These include: Skor, Quadris, Horus, Ridomil Gold.

Reviews

Unexpectedly tasty pear (for my not too pear-loving region). It seemed to me even tastier than one of the parents - Triumph Pakgam, and this despite the first fruiting. Does not require ripening, you can eat it “from the branch”. I was grafted onto a Vidnaya pear tree, the grafts bore fruit perfectly in the second year, I had to tie it up and standardize it. In my conditions, I treat only against pests - gall mite, codling moth. There is no need to treat with fungicides.

D&P

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But I didn’t like the August dew. :( Large, juicy, but not at all long-lasting. To such an extent that out of 20 pears of the first harvest, I was only able to try 3 of them. The pear hangs - green, hard; I go up and smell it - it doesn’t smell yet And after a few days, a scent seemed to appear - I pick it, but it’s already wadded. :( I tried to pick it while it was still hard. Before you have time to check it, a few days will pass, and it’s already potato-y again. In general, I’ll get rid of it in the spring.

Bagheera

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This year there was the first full fruiting, very tasty pears.

Natalia Andrianova

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One of the most favorite pears in our family. A small, neat tree. Problem-free in terms of winter hardiness, drought resistance, resistance to diseases and pests. Standard care is enough for him. Measured, leveled pears – 130-150 g. A very harmonious combination of acid and sweetness (not bland-sweet, which is what I don’t like in pears). Very juicy with tender, melting flesh. It is especially good if removed in time and placed in the basement for at least a week. Then the aroma becomes stronger and a spiciness appears in the taste. Ripens in our conditions in the second half of August.

Apple

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August dew is one of the best varieties of pears for those gardeners who value every meter of their summer cottage. The tree occupies a relatively small area and has a high level of productivity. The fruits of August dew are juicy and tasty.

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Possible diseases and pests of pear

Among the most common diseases of the pear are August mildew: scab, moniliosis, sooty fungus, aphids, pear flower beetle, pear moth.

Scab

. When this disease occurs, olive spots form on the pear leaves. After this, the damage spreads to the fruits. Cracks appear and the flesh becomes hard. Rot occurs. Such fruits must be removed immediately, as eating them is simply dangerous.

Moniliosis

, or in other words, monilial burn occurs during flowering. The pathogen is brought by bees along with pollen. First, the fungus attacks the flowers, and then the shoots and leaves. The plant begins to wither and turn black. Outwardly, it looks like frostbite or a burn. Subsequently, gray rot occurs, which makes the fruit unsuitable.

About sooty fungus

says a black, soot-like coating. First, as a rule, aphid damage occurs. It is its secretions that provide an excellent environment for the appearance of sooty fungus.

Aphid damage

causes the leaves to curl into a tube. It is easy to detect pests on a pear: just unfold the leaf. It will contain many small insects of different colors. Another place of damage is the ends of young shoots. It is the ants that bring aphids to these places.

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Pear flower beetle

. Spends the entire winter in the soil near the tree. As soon as spring begins, it comes to the surface and moves to the crown of the tree. It is difficult to notice, as it is quite small in size and shy. You can recognize a flower beetle infestation by yellowed buds and flowers.

Pear moth

is a butterfly that lays eggs in the ground. The caterpillars climb the trunk and reach the crown. They chew holes in the fruits. The first sign of damage to the codling moth is the falling of the fruits, as well as the presence of holes in them.

The August Dew variety has proven itself to be quite simple and unpretentious to care for.

. It is thanks to its early ripening, high yield, and compact size that this pear tree quickly became in demand. Compliance with all the rules of care will allow even a novice gardener to grow a tasty harvest.

Reviews from summer residents

• August dew has been growing in our dacha for a long time; my father planted it. We don’t have any other pears on the plot, but at the same time, although it’s not 200 kg, we still collect a decent harvest from it. The pears themselves, at least to my taste, are juicy, aromatic with excellent flavor. Usually we collect the fruits and eat them fresh, make jam and store some in the cellar.
• For my small summer cottage, this variety was a real gift. I bought the seedling precisely with the expectation that the plant would not grow huge, and I was not mistaken. Now the tree is fully grown, strong and enjoying a good harvest. Despite the fact that I collect fruits mainly for sale, I really like August dew.
• Until recently, my husband and I had only Forest Beauty growing from pear trees in our garden. When we decided to plant another tree, our whole family really loves pears, we chose August Dew. The tree has been bearing fruit for several years, and although the harvest is small, the fruits are very tasty. I really like that the tree does not grow excessively large, but produces a large number of pears.