Packham pear: photo, calorie content, taste, benefits and harm, reviews. Features of the Packham pear variety.

Description of the variety

The fruits have a sweet and sour taste. Their “calling card” is small hard inclusions, thanks to which the Packham pear crunches appetizingly on the teeth, while the flesh is quite soft. Another interesting characteristic is that in order for the fruits to become even tastier, they must lie for a while at room temperature. This only improves the taste: the pear becomes sweeter and softer and crunches even more like chips. Only, unlike this delicacy, fruits are not only tasty, but also healthy for the body.

Packham pears are large, growing in weight up to 170-200 g. The fruits are greenish-yellow, and the flesh is cream (slightly pale brown with a small admixture of light red) color. Of course, the aroma drives you crazy, which makes them especially appetizing.

When choosing pears in the store, you should take hard fruits, which are best kept for 2-3 days at room temperature. Most often, they are coated with a special wax-based composition for preservation, so they must be washed thoroughly before eating.

Important! This variety is considered one of the sweetest, slightly inferior, for example, to the Conference pear. In terms of carbohydrate content, it wins in expressiveness of taste and is not at all cloying

You can store pears for a long time, but at a temperature of 2-0°C in a dark room, basement, refrigerator (but not freezer) or unheated room. This variety is late-autumn (by Russian standards), so it is not afraid of fairly low temperatures. Before leaving pears for storage, you should inspect them for areas of rot and mechanical damage. Spoiled fruits will not last long, but good ones will last until the end of November - beginning of December.

Benefits of pear for men

Pear contains many minerals and vitamins that are needed for chronic prostatitis, so all men will benefit from this fruit.

It is known that men are more susceptible to alopecia than women. Pear, in turn, helps fight early hair loss. To do this, you need to regularly use a pear-based mask.

Ingredients for preparing the mask:

• A tablespoon of honey;
• 3 tablespoons of pear pulp;
• A tablespoon of burdock oil;
• Juniper essential oil – 3 drops.

All ingredients are thoroughly mixed, after which the mask must be applied to the scalp, intensively rubbing it into the hair roots. Leave this composition for half an hour, then wash off with warm water.

Another beneficial property of pear for men is increased potency. You need to eat 2-3 ripe fruits per day. The same amount of pears should be eaten by men engaged in heavy physical labor.

Useful properties and calorie content

Pear has been used as a medicine since ancient times. Ripe fruits contain numerous vitamins, folic acid, as well as iodine, potassium, calcium and other elements. The Pakham variety pear contains a large amount of carbohydrates with a low calorie content of the product and has a considerable number of advantages:

• the use of ripe fruits of this variety stimulates the removal of heavy metals and toxic components from the human body;
• Pakham pear contains a significant amount of insoluble fiber, which helps normalize the functioning of the stomach and intestines;
• fresh and ripe fruits are characterized by low acidity and high levels of sugar content, which makes the taste of this pear variety very balanced;

• ripe fruits are very useful for diseases of the thyroid gland and help the body not only absorb iron, but also remove excess water, and also participate in the formation of hemoglobin;
• The pulp contains stony cells, which sometimes crunch when biting the fruit. They also have a positive effect on the human body;
• the high pectin content in pear pulp is very beneficial, pectin lowers cholesterol levels;
• The nutrients and vitamins contained in pears help strengthen the immune system.

The harmonious and very pleasant taste is determined by the chemical composition of ripe fruits.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Pakham is highly appreciated by gardeners for its amazing taste with a harmonious combination of sugar and acidity. Pears are rich in vitamins and microelements. But in addition to taste characteristics, the variety has a number of other advantages:

• high commercial qualities;
• amazing taste with a harmonious combination of sugar and acid;
• good transportability;
• large fruit sizes;
• high yield rates;
• possibility of long-term storage.

But the variety also has disadvantages. It is they who force many gardeners to refuse to purchase seedlings of this species:

• low level of frost resistance;
• low immunity;
• high sugar content in fruits;
• is often attacked by pests and birds.

To get good yields, trees of this variety will require careful care.

To get good yields, trees of this variety will require careful care.

Origin story

The Williams variety appeared in the 18th century, its homeland is England. It got its name in honor of the popularizer of this variety, Richard Williams. And the author of the Williams Packham pear variety (popularly known as the Argentine pear) since 1890 is the breeder Charles Packham from Australia, from where, in particular, it is brought. It bears fruit in summer, autumn, winter and early spring - from January to September.

Important! In the southern hemisphere, January is the peak of summer. It differs from other subspecies of its variety not only in taste characteristics, but also in the place where it grows: the Packham pear is found in Argentinean, Australian, South African and Chilean orchards

It does not grow in Russia and the CIS countries, although attempts are being made to grow spruce or ordinary mountain ash on a rootstock. However, it is most likely to be found in a store

It differs from other subspecies of its variety not only in taste characteristics, but also in the place where it grows: the Packham pear is found in Argentinean, Australian, South African and Chilean orchards. It does not grow in Russia and the CIS countries, although attempts are being made to grow spruce or ordinary mountain ash on a rootstock. However, it is most likely to be found in a store.

Pear Packham

Reviews

Valentina Sergeevna

Taganrog

A very tasty variety, the pears are juicy and sweet. Packham are wonderful pears. But the tree itself is very capricious, you need to constantly monitor it. Either he is sick, or he is attacked by aphids, the whole thing.

Anatoly Vitalievich

Vasilyevo

I really love these pears, they are sweet and juicy and last a long time. One of my entire family's favorite fruits. I make a lot of sweets from them, but it’s enough to put them in the cellar.

Elena Pavlovna

Alexandrovsky district

I love the Packham pear, but it has a lot of problems. She gets sick, gets cold, or gets sick again. Therefore, I prefer to buy fruits; we have people in the region who grow them.

Description of the Packham pear variety

The long-known variety Bartlett was improved by gardener Charles Packham in 1890. The new plant received the name of its creator and is cultivated under this name. This productive pear grows in South America (Chile, Argentina), Africa (South Africa) and Australia, where the best natural conditions exist for it. The listed countries are importers of most of these fruits.

Fruit characteristics

The large fruits of the Packham pear are oblong and irregular in shape and can weigh up to 200 grams. They have a green or yellowish-green color, smooth skin and cream or brown-cream colored flesh. Small inclusions of fructose and sucrose in the pulp, while the overall softness of the fruit, give it crunchy properties. The taste of the fruit is high, with a pronounced aroma, sweetness and juiciness.

Pros and cons of the variety

• The positive properties of the fruit are as follows:
• sweetness and lack of acid;
• high yield and large size;
• excellent taste;
• transportability;
• ability for long-term storage.

• There are also negative features:
• poor frost resistance;
• high sugar content;
• weak immunity to diseases;
• susceptibility to pest attacks.

Pollination

Pakham is not a self-pollinating variety: without outside help it will not be able to create an ovary. The garden needs other pears that can pollinate it. The best variety is Clapp's Favorite; Forest Beauty and Olivier de Serre also performed well.

Please also pay attention to other summer pear varieties:

If there are no natural pollinators in the garden, you can resort to artificial pollination using special devices sold in gardening stores.

Productivity

The first fruiting occurs in the fourth year after planting the seedling. First, several pears set and develop, which do not differ in special taste. But the next year the young tree can please you with high-quality fruits in the amount of one bucket.

Every year the harvest increases, and under good growing conditions and quality care, already in 7-8 years a pear can produce up to 150 kg of fruit.

Did you know? Pears have been grown in Russia since the 16th century, and their active spread occurred during the reign of Peter I. Then they began to carry out selection to create frost-resistant varieties.

Calorie content of Packham pear

The fruits of the plant are an excellent dietary component in the menu for many diseases or for body correction. Per 100 grams of pulp there are only 42–45 kcal.

The ratio of BJU per 100 g is as follows:

• proteins - 0.7 g;
• fats - 0.2 g;
• carbohydrates - 11 g.

Benefits of use

Pear contains many useful elements, and some varieties, like Packham, can surprise with their composition even compared to other members of the family. The fruits contain vitamins A, B (B1, B2, B5, B6, B9), C, PP, as well as useful elements - potassium, calcium, iodine.

• The beneficial properties of plant pulp for the human body are as follows:
• detoxification and removal of heavy elements;
• normalization of the gastrointestinal tract due to the presence of insoluble fiber, high sugar content and balanced taste;
• lowering cholesterol levels in blood vessels due to the large amount of pectin in the pulp;
• help with thyroid diseases - removal of fluid from the body and accelerated absorption of iron;
• improvement of hemoglobin synthesis;
• strengthening the immune system.

Nutritional and energy value

All fruits are tasty and healthy, and the pear is simply a storehouse of vitamins:

• vitamin C strengthens the immune system;
• B vitamins (B1, B2, B5, B6) improve the functioning of the nervous system, help cope with depression and stress, and are indispensable in the processes of energy exchange and cell growth;
• Vitamin A is involved in all the most important functions of the body (in the formation of the skeleton, skin), and is necessary for immunity and vision.

The body cannot do without organic acids; their content in pear improves its nutritional value:

• folic acid (B9) stimulates metabolism, the immune and cardiac systems need it;
• Nicotinic acid (PP) is involved in the breakdown of fats and carbohydrates, increases the activity of red cells, normalizes blood circulation, and improves memory.

Pear is rich in fiber (1.9 g), which cleanses the intestines of fecal stones and toxins. It contains many useful microelements: fluorine, iodine, manganese, iron, calcium.

Tannins found in fruits have a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract.

Pears have a high percentage of pectin, which helps reduce cholesterol levels and normalize metabolic processes. It has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular and circulatory systems, and acts prophylactically against the threat of diabetes mellitus and malignant tumors. Pectin produces vitamin saturation in the body and helps fight excess weight.

The high presence of phytoncides stimulates antimicrobial processes. Flavonoids are useful for diabetes, allergies, and heart disease, as they strengthen the vascular system and have anti-inflammatory properties, inhibiting certain types of tumors.

Considering the caloric content and BJU (proteins, fats, carbohydrates) of the Pakham pear, we can note the following indicators per 100 grams of product:

• low calorie content – ​​46 kcal;
• proteins – 0.75 g;
• fats – 0.15 g;
• high carbohydrate content – ​​11 g;
• moderate acidity.

Pear fruits help remove heavy metals and toxins from the human body. The more intense the smell of a pear, the more it is endowed with useful substances.

But the fruits of this plant must be eaten correctly: their active effect on the gastrointestinal tract can play a cruel joke:

• You should not wash down fruits with water, especially milk;
• You cannot eat fruits on an empty stomach or in the evening: they will turn into unnecessary sugar;
• Pears are incompatible with meat and cottage cheese.

By following simple rules, you can get a lot of benefits and pleasure from eating tasty and juicy fruits.

You will learn more about the Williams Packham pear in the following video.

Williams is rightfully recognized as one of the best pear varieties. The varietal group has several varieties, zoned for cultivation in the south of Russia, Ukraine, and European territory. This article will tell you about the main subspecies of the famous English cultivar and its cultivation features.

Further care

Caring for this variety of pear is also quite simple. The main thing is to fertilize all year round, except winter. Pear trees love nitrogen fertilizers, so in the spring it is better to apply solid or liquid fertilizers at the root, in the summer - spray with liquid ones (potassium and phosphorus), in September add a little more nitrogen, and before winter add potassium and superphosphate to the tree trunk.

You also need to protect the trees from scab by treating them 3 times during flowering with Bordeaux mixture (1%). For preventive purposes, to save fruits from pests, trees are sprayed with karbofos. After the leaves fall off in the fall, you need to clean the tree trunk circle: dig it up with ash and mulch it. It is recommended to lay spruce branches and agrofibre to save the roots from freezing in the first 3 years. You can also whitewash the trunk to protect against pests.

Important! To protect against frost, it is better to wrap the tree additionally. Like many fruit crops, the Pakham pear is threatened by moniliosis (fruit rot) and black cancer

The first disease can be prevented by pruning, regular harvesting and destruction of infected fruit. In case of cancer infection, treatment will not help, only removing the affected branches. A sterile pruning shears is suitable for this. You need to cut it off, capturing a couple of centimeters of the healthy part. After this, wash the “wound” with copper sulfate and seal it with a mixture of clay and mullein or garden pitch.

Like many fruit crops, the Pakham pear is threatened by moniliosis (fruit rot) and black cancer. The first disease can be prevented by pruning, regular harvesting and destruction of infected fruit. In case of cancer infection, treatment will not help, only removing the affected branches. A sterile pruning shears is suitable for this. You need to cut it off, capturing a couple of centimeters of the healthy part. After this, wash the “wound” with copper sulfate and seal it with a mixture of clay and mullein or garden pitch.

Those who want to grow this “overseas guest” in their garden need to calculate the risks, assess the climatic conditions and calculate the strength, since the pear will require close attention for the first 3 years. It will need to be treated against pests and diseases, fed and covered for the winter. Well, those who don’t want to take risks, but want to try delicious fruits, should go to the nearest supermarket, where they are sold in large quantities in the fall.

Planting and caring for Packham pear

To achieve high yields, it is necessary to provide the Pakham pear with proper care. To keep trees healthy, it is necessary to carry out preventive work to combat pests and diseases.

Landing rules

For planting, select seedlings up to 2 years old and up to 1.5 m high. The branches of a young tree must be flexible and the root system strong. Before planting the Pakham pear in open ground, you should keep the roots in a growth stimulator (for example, Kornevin or Heteroauxin) for 12 hours, which will allow the seedling to take root much better. After completing the work, the pear trees should be watered; each root requires about 20 liters of water.

Watering and fertilizing

Fertilizers are applied throughout the year:

• In spring, liquid fertilizers are used under the roots, in summer - preparations containing nitrogen;
• in July it is recommended to apply mineral and nitrogen fertilizers; if necessary, phosphorus can be added;
• in September they use nitrogen substances;
• before the onset of winter, potassium and superphosphates are added.

Seedlings recently planted in open ground are regularly watered. After watering, the soil is loosened, which helps prevent the appearance of an earthen crust. To ensure that water evaporates slowly, the ground around the pear tree is mulched, covered with manure or dry leaves.

Advice! If the Packham pear was planted in summer, then watering should be regular.

Trimming

The formation of young trees begins in the spring, before the onset of the growing season. To do this, weak side shoots are removed completely, as a result of which stronger branches unimpededly strengthen the base of the tree.

Mature pear trees are pruned 2 times throughout the year:

• in early spring;
• late autumn, when the movement of juices slows down. In this case, it is necessary to remove old branches and thin out the crown.

Advice! To restore the yield level of the Packham pear, it is recommended to rejuvenate the tree once every 10 years - remove all branches, leaving a few of the strongest ones.

Whitewash

The Packham pear needs whitewashing so that during the growth process the trunk is not susceptible to frostbite and sunburn. Otherwise, cracks appear on the tree bark, into which pests and fungal spores penetrate and the process of infection of the fruit tree begins. You can purchase a ready-made solution in a specialized store or prepare it yourself.

Preparing for winter

The root system of the Packham pear needs shelter for the winter. The work algorithm looks like this:

1. The trunk is wrapped with paper, cardboard or straw.
2. Existing weeds are removed around the planting hole.
3. Before sending the tree to winter, it is watered abundantly.
4. Fertilizers can be added if necessary.

In order for the pear tree to better tolerate low temperatures, it is necessary to pre-treat the plant with an Ecobin or Zircon solution.

Pollination

When growing pears, take into account that there are varieties capable of self-pollination, but most pear trees, including the Packham variety, are self-sterile. If the pollination process occurs naturally, then there will be no result and the fruits will not set. Forest Beauty, Olivier de Serre, and Clapp's Favorite are used as pollinators for this variety.

If necessary, you can pollinate fruit trees yourself. To do this, purchase a special preparation in the store and, according to the attached instructions, pollinate the Packham pear.

Description of the Packham pear variety

Ripe fruits of the Packham variety are oblong and irregular in shape, usually with small tubercles. The average weight of the fruit is 200 g. The peel is rough, rich green in color, with inclusions. At the moment of ripening, the color changes to yellow or cream.

Young seedlings look like pyramids with a spreading crown. The leaves are medium in size; there are a small number of them on the tree. As the fruits begin to ripen, the branches droop toward the ground, making the tree's shape irregular. When mature, the tree can grow up to 3 m in height. Flowering and fruiting are quite late; the tree can produce a harvest for about 80 years.

Beneficial features

Since ancient times, the medicinal properties of pears have been highly valued all over the world, because they are endowed with vitamins and a wide variety of beneficial microelements. In particular, pear contains a considerable amount of fiber, which normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, accelerates metabolism in the body and helps reduce excess weight.

1. Pears contain many vitamins, including A, B1, B2, C, beta-carotene and folic acid.
2. The fruits of pakham pears have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the thyroid gland, as a result of which the body is able to easily absorb iron and remove excess water.
3. The pulp of the fruit contains pectin, which is often called “the body’s orderly.” It helps normalize blood circulation, reduces cholesterol levels and stabilizes metabolism.
4. Eating ripe pears helps remove toxic substances and heavy metals from the human body, which is an extremely useful property in the current polluted environment.
5. The nutritional properties of the fruit are characterized by low acidity and a high amount of carbohydrates, which gives the pear a balanced taste and the body energy to work.
6. Due to the presence of fructose, pears can be taken by people who have problems with the pancreas.
7. In addition to all of the above, they strengthen the human immune system, promote the formation of hemoglobin, and in general are an indispensable component of a healthy diet.

Storage methods and periods

• the variety and its characteristics make their own adjustments to the method of storing fruits. For example, if it is necessary to preserve fresh pears for a long time, then for this it is necessary to use exclusively winter varieties - they are placed in a cool room while they are not yet ripe, and they ripen already during storage.
• Pakham pears are a late-autumn variety and are little susceptible to temperature changes. In addition, their uniqueness lies in the fact that for a more refined taste and juicy fruits, it is necessary to give the pears time to rest, since they exhibit their taste properties only after a certain period of time after picking.
• Before stacking fruits, they must be checked for damage in order to avoid rot. The ideal place to store fruits is a dark and cool room, with a temperature of zero to two degrees Celsius. Such a room may well be a cellar, basement or unheated room.
• in this environment, pears can lie for up to three months and will not lose their appearance and taste; as a result, the fruits will be fully preserved until the end of autumn and will delight you with their taste and nutritional properties.

Educational facts

And in conclusion, here are seven of the most interesting facts about these wonderful fruits. Get ready, some of them may surprise and amaze:

1. In total, there are about three thousand varieties of pears in the world.
2. Rose and pear are close sisters. Both plants belong to the same order - Rosaceae. In addition to them, it also includes figs, raspberries and apple trees. In total, the order amounts to about two thousand plants.
3. Pakham pears contain useful microelements such as phosphorus and calcium, which can reliably strengthen tooth enamel.
4. The famous philosopher "Homer" called the pear "food of the gods." And not without reason, because today it is one of the most popular fruits
5. Before the advent of tobacco in Europe, pear leaves were most often smoked.
6. One fruit contains a fifth of the daily fiber intake and a tenth of vitamin C.
7. Recently, gardeners have learned to graft pear trees with rowan trees. As a result, pears grow well on it, but the fruits become less juicy and have the astringency characteristic of rowan berries.

As practice shows, the variety developed by Charles Packham has become so popular for a reason. The incomparable aroma of the fruit and a large amount of vitamins have made pakham pear an indispensable element in the diet of an active and healthy person.

Harvesting and storage

Packham pear is a variety with good preservation and transportation. These hard, massive fruits can withstand long-term transportation and retain their appearance and nutritional quality.

Fruits are removed from the tree several days before ripeness so that the stalk is preserved and the place where it joins the fruit is not damaged. After this, the pears are sorted by size, ripeness and quality and placed in wooden or plastic boxes. In this case, they need to be laid out in layers of paper.

Boxes of pears are stored well in a dark, cool and dry room without sudden temperature changes for two or more months. The Packham variety, with all its wonderful qualities, has not gained popularity all over the world for nothing. These beautiful and tasty pears are a source of strength for humans and a source of care for gardeners.

Landing Features

Planting seedlings of this pear variety is practically no different from similar activities with other pear varieties.

Favorable growing conditions

As already mentioned, Uralochka demonstrates a certain shade tolerance - however, this does not mean that it can be planted completely in the shade. Strong shade significantly inhibits the flowering of pears and, consequently, reduces its yield. A pear tree of this variety must still remain in the sun for some time.

The preferred soils for growing the variety under discussion are chernozem or forest loam; The Uralochka pear variety should not be planted in sandy or clay soil.

It should also be taken into account that the pear does not tolerate close groundwater and any other stagnation in the root system involving water.

To grow a good pear tree, you need to take care of purchasing a decent seedling, which is best done in a specialized nursery

In this case, it is necessary to pay attention to the condition of the seedling’s bark and its root system. Young pears are planted in the spring, before sap flow begins, or in the fall - a couple of months before the onset of stable cold weather.

Before planting, a hole is prepared in advance.

If spring planting is planned, then the hole must be prepared in the fall; For autumn planting, the pit is prepared a week before this event. A hole is dug in the ground 100 cm deep and 70 cm in diameter. The top, most fertile layer of the excavated soil is mixed with a couple of buckets of crushed peat, humus or compost.

Important! It is critically important that the tap root is not damaged - otherwise the planted tree is in danger of dying.

The resulting mixture is enriched with a small amount of mineral fertilizers in the form of:

• sodium chloride;
• superphosphate;
• potassium chloride;
• wood ash.

Planting stages

Directly planting a seedling proceeds as follows:

1. The hole is filled one-third full with the prepared soil mixture.
2. A one and a half meter support in the form of a wooden stake is fixed in the formed mound.
3. Then the roots of the seedling are lowered into the hole, straightening them towards the bottom.
4. The roots are covered with the remaining soil mixture so that the root collar of the seedling rises at least 3 cm above the ground surface.
5. After this, the seedling is tied to a support, and the earth is carefully compacted.
6. A 10-centimeter earthen edge is made around the resulting trunk circle to retain water.
7. For watering, take 3 buckets of settled warm water.
8. Then the tree trunk circle is mulched with sawdust, crushed peat or dry humus.

Characteristics of the variety

It is a recently developed variety. The base was Bartlett pear.

Ripening occurs in January and lasts until early autumn. Characteristic features of the variety are the presence of large, weighty fruits with tubercles and dots throughout the peel. The fruits of the Packham pear have their own uniqueness - a light, fragrant aroma combined with a sweet and sour taste.

Description of the tree

The seedling has a narrow pyramidal crown. The branches are strong. Leaves are medium sized. Over time, the branches bend under the weight of the fruit.

The advantage of the variety is regular fruitfulness. The first harvests appear approximately in the 4-5th year. And for 20-30 years the yield has been stable. On average, 30-40 tons of pears can be harvested from 1 hectare of land.

Pear grows in almost any soil except sandy and gravelly. The best are clay soils.

Description of the fruit

By the ripening phase, the fruits acquire a greenish-yellow color. But by the time of consumption, the color becomes creamy.

The surface is slightly rough. The cut flesh is light and juicy. It tastes sweet. It crunches slightly when bitten due to the presence of stony cells.

The fruits are greenish-yellow in color

According to the description, the fruits have:

• low calorie content - only 48 kcal/100 g;
• high percentage of carbohydrates - 10.9 g/100 g of fruit;
• low acidity;
• a large amount of fiber, which improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
• pectin, which lowers cholesterol levels;
• high content of fructose, phosphorus, iron, folic acid, potassium, which improves the functioning of the pancreas, heart and other muscles.

Consumption of ripe fruits of this variety promotes the rapid removal of heavy metals and toxic components from the body. The big advantage is that these pears can be stored for up to 2 months if the temperature conditions are met.

Due to the fact that the pulp is not watery, the fruits are easy to transport. They are not very prone to damage.

Due to its late ripening, Packham does not tolerate temperature changes well, unlike summer pear varieties. After harvesting, it is necessary to carefully check the fruits for defects.

Storage should be carried out in dark, cool, well-ventilated areas, with a temperature of 0-2 °C. Cellars, rooms without heating, warehouses for vegetables or fruits are suitable for this. It is not recommended to store with products that have a strong odor.

Winter varieties require high-quality insulation of the root system. The following activities are additionally carried out for young trees:

• the trunks are wrapped with film, cardboard, straw, or burdock and sunflower leaves;
• do not allow the surrounding circles to become overgrown with weeds;
• careful and regular watering is necessary;
• autumn feeding is carried out with potassium and phosphorus fertilizers;
• trunks need whitewashing;
• mulch with peat or sawdust in a layer of up to 25 cm.

Before the onset of cold weather, plants should be treated with Ecoberin or Zircon solutions. This increases resistance to adverse weather conditions.

Seedlings require additional protection from freezing. To do this, they are wrapped in burlap. Old trees are also protected from possible rodents by covering the bottom of the trunk with thick canvas fabric and impregnated with pest repellents. Mulching is carried out using humus, sawdust, pine branches, and crushed bark.

Feeding is carried out throughout the year, except winter. Main stages:

1. With the arrival of spring, liquid or solid fertilizers are applied under the roots. By summer, feed with preparations containing nitrogen. Since June, it has been customary to apply nitrogen-containing preparations by spraying.
2. In July, mineral and nitrogen baits are used. It is possible to add phosphorus and potassium.
3. September is the last date for fertilizing with nitrogen substances. It is necessary to stimulate growth. Before the start of winter, it is recommended to feed potassium and superphosphate into the tree trunk circle.

Winter varieties require increased protection on cold days. If planting was done in the summer, then watering should be done regularly. Because Since such trees are not yet sufficiently rooted, their tree trunk areas require frequent loosening, weeding and fertilizing.

Packham pear varieties need quality care

After planting in the ground, seedlings must be provided with moisture

After irrigation, the soil is carefully loosened to avoid the appearance of a crust. To prevent water from evaporating quickly, sprinkle the watering area with manure and dry leaves and grass.

Mature trees require pruning of old branches to give a start to new, young ones. This process is aimed at the correct formation of the trunk. Often, due to abundant harvests, branches break. Therefore, the formation of unnecessary forks is prevented.

Benefits and harms for various diseases

Pear can be beneficial and harmful for various diseases, namely:

1. Diabetes.

   Pear can be included in the menu for people suffering from diabetes. These fruits contain fructose, which, when processed, will increase blood glucose levels more evenly. Pear juice, diluted in equal proportions with water, can lower blood sugar levels. However, the juice must be freshly pressed. In severe cases of diabetes mellitus, you should check with your doctor about the possibility of including pears in the menu.

2. Gastritis.

   Pears can be consumed by people during remission of the disease. The anti-inflammatory effect is achieved due to the fact that these fruits contain astringent components and tannins. For gastritis with high acidity of gastric juice, it is useful to drink pear juice. But if you have gastritis with low acidity, it is better to avoid these fruits.

3. Prostatitis.

   For prostatitis, it is useful to eat pears of various varieties and drink compote based on them. The therapeutic effect is achieved by normalizing blood circulation in the pelvic organs, as well as due to its diuretic effect.

Features and characteristics of Packham pear

Before purchasing a seedling, the characteristics of the variety are studied.

Tree size and annual growth

The tree has a pyramidal shape when young, then becomes irregular as the branches bend downward under the weight of the crop. A seedling with a size of 1.5 m is suitable for planting; an adult tree reaches a height of 3-3.2 m. The pear grows quickly, reaching its maximum size by 8 years.

Branching of the root system

The root system of the young tree is not developed. In the first year, the roots grow 20-30 cm deep and spread out to 70 cm.

Fruiting

The tree begins to bear fruit in the 4th-5th year, maintaining stable yields for 20-30 years with regular and proper care.

Flowering and pollinators

The Pakham variety is not self-pollinating. For a good harvest, other varieties of pears are planted nearby. A close relative of the Williams variety, to which Packham belongs, is Summer Duchess. Olivier de Serre, Clapp's Favorite, Forest Beauty are also suitable.

Fruit ripening time

The Packham variety cannot be grown in temperate climates; the trees do not tolerate frost. In subtropical conditions (Crimea, Krasnodar Territory), the harvest is harvested in late autumn.

Productivity and taste

The average yield is 30-40 tons/ha. One mature tree produces 80-150 kg per season. The peculiarity of the variety is that the best taste of the fruit appears some time after being picked from the tree. The pear should rest at a temperature of 0-1 C, then the skin loses its rigidity and the flesh becomes juicy.

Scope of application of pears

The Packham pear is very popular in Australia as a stand-alone dessert served with ice cream. Due to its medicinal properties, it is consumed as an independent dish and dried for decoctions.

Drought and cold resistance

Tree roots do not like waterlogging. The minimum depth of groundwater should not be less than 2.5 m. The Packham variety does not tolerate cold, especially frost. In the south of Russia, before the onset of cold weather (there are no frosts there, the average temperature in January is +3 - +5 C), the soil around the pole is loosened, fertilized and mulched.

The immunity of the Packham pear is weak, the tree is susceptible to fungal and infectious diseases, and insect attacks.

Growing

There have been no attempts to grow the Packham pear in the climate of Central Russia and the post-Soviet space on an industrial scale.
Although there is information about rootstocks grafted onto spruce trees. However, zoning for northern latitudes of this variety has not yet been carried out. In natural, or rather habitual, living conditions, the Packham pear grows not only in hot Australia, but also in fairly moderate climate countries. Therefore, growing this variety is theoretically possible in places where there are no severe frosts and enough sun, for example, in the Krasnodar Territory and Crimea. For grafting, you can use quince, on which the pear begins to bear fruit after 3-4 years. However, in subtropical and tropical conditions, the variety bears fruit quite quickly and produces yields of up to 400 centners per hectare.

For now, those who are planning to plant Packham pears in Russia can follow the recommendations common to all Williams plants. This group of varieties is not self-pollinating, so other varieties of pears should be planted nearby. Universal pollinators for them are, for example, the well-known varieties Forest Beauty, Olivier de Serre, Lyubimitsa Klappa.

Important! This tree loves clay soils, but grows well everywhere except sandstones and gravelly soil.

Pests and diseases

The pear is susceptible to attack by insect pests or diseases. The most common diseases are:

1. Scab. Where the fungus has established itself, infection occurs from the leaves. Light green spots appear. Next, traces of rot spread to the fruit itself, on which cracks soon appear. In the process, the pulp ossifies. All spoiled fruit should be collected immediately to avoid contamination of healthy fruit. Prevention would be to spray trees with 1% Bordeaux mixture.
2. Moniliosis or fruit rot. Beige convex spots and growths grow throughout the fruit, spreading fungal spores. Easily spread through the air by insects or wind between all trees on the site. Such fruits quickly crumble. Prevention includes timely pruning of trees and frequent collection and disposal of infected fruits.
3. Black cancer. Appears on the bark of branches and trunk. First in the form of small cracks, growing and increasing in size, eventually tearing the tree bark. The edges of the wound are dark brown in color, into which microbes and fungal spores that cause disease can easily enter. The affected area is cut off with a sterile instrument, touching the healthy part. Then the wound is moistened with a solution of copper sulfate and sealed with clay and mullein.

To combat scab, use a solution of copper sulfate and Bordeaux mixture. Only infected areas of the plant are sprayed. If the solution gets on healthy leaves, it can burn them.

You can get rid of moniliosis using special chemicals. The best among them are “Chorus”, “Strobe”, “Bordeaux mixture”, “Abiga-Peak”. Biological means of protection are also suitable - “Alirin-B”, “Gamair” and “Planriz”.

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Varieties of pears for harvesting in Ukraine

Description of the Ussuri pear

The variety is not registered in the State Register of the country, but the Far Eastern State Agrarian University has been the originator since 1989. The fruit tree is zoned in all regions and gives excellent growth and yield indicators. The crown of the Ussuri pear has a clear spherical shape, although the young tree needs to be pruned and shaped. The height of an adult tree reaches 10-15 m. Healthy bark has a black color and a rough surface.

The harvest from the Ussuri pear variety is sweet in taste, with a slight sourness in the aftertaste. The skin of the fruit is crispy and slightly tough. The pulp is juicy, grainy, snow-white in color. The shape of the fruit is spherical, sometimes slightly elongated. Ripe pears exude a pleasant sweetish aroma, have a natural waxy coating and a greenish color with a red side. Tasting rating of fruits on a five-point scale – 4.3 points.

The pear grows with flexible yellowish-brown shoots up to 3-4 m long. The foliage is dark green with a glossy tint, and during the growing season it becomes covered with sticky juice. A distinctive feature from other varieties is that the leaf has an elongated, heart-shaped shape with small notches along the edges near the base. The reverse side of the foliage is matte in color with pronounced veining. When autumn comes, the crown changes color from green to brown and yellow. The life cycle of a pear lasts up to 75 years, in the wild from 150 to 300 years.

Pear "Autumn Yakovleva"

The autumn ones taste no worse than others, but they can be stored a little longer. The fruits are harvested in early autumn.

Veles pear

The trees grow low with spreading branches. Fruiting from 6-7 years of cultivation. This variety of pears has a high tolerance to low temperatures; in winter it can withstand frosts down to -40 degrees. Plants are rarely affected by diseases and pests. Fruits ripen from the second half of August to the end of September.

Features of Veles:

• taste: pleasant, melting, sweetish with fresh sourness;
• pulp: creamy, semi-oily structure;
• peel: thin, smooth without spots, golden-green in color.
• weight – 130 g.

Stores well in the refrigerator for several months.

Veles pear

The pear grows tall with semi-spreading branches and shoots, and a pyramid-shaped crown. Harvest the first harvest after 5 years of cultivation. The quantity depends on the favorable climatic conditions. Responds well to soil moisture. Frost resistance is average. Resistant to powdery mildew and scab.

Features of Marble:

• taste: pleasant, delicate, sugary with sourness;
• pulp: whitish with large lumps, rich in juice;
• peel: thick with subcutaneous spots, yellowish-green in color with a red ruddy side.
• the fruit reaches 210 g and is round in shape.

Marble

Moskvichka pear

Trees of this species grow low with a dense crown. The harvest is harvested at the very beginning of autumn - September. The yellowed skin indicates ripeness. Stored at 0 degrees for up to three months.

Features of Moskvichka:

• taste: pleasant, delicate, sweet and sour, melting in the mouth;
• pulp: whitish, semi-oily structure, sugary and juicy, very aromatic;
• peel: yellowish-green with sparse blush and small subcutaneous dots;
• The fruits are of medium size, about 190 g, wide and uneven in shape.

To keep the crop longer, it is picked a couple of weeks before full ripening.

Moskvichka pear

Pears grow tall with spreading branches and shoots. Fruiting from the 5th year of growth. They survive frosts down to -20-30 degrees. Easily tolerate drought. They are often affected by scab. The culture gives a rich harvest of up to 30 kg per tree.

Features of Autumn Yakovlev:

• taste: pleasant, delicate sugar with fresh sourness;
• pulp: white, oily structure, not grainy, juicy, almost not aromatic, has a nutmeg flavor;
• peel: green with a small ruddy side and small subcutaneous dots of a dark color;
• medium-sized fruits up to 160 g, broadly classic in shape, uneven, with dents.

Pear variety Autumn Yakovleva

Williams Red

This is a French late-ripening pear variety. It is characterized by resistance to frost, but during severe frosts the main branches freeze. Normal resistance to scab. The variety is characterized by high productivity and early fruiting. But Williams Red can be over-harvested, negatively impacting the yield. The fruits become smaller in size and taste deteriorates. A tree of medium height with medium density of foliage. The crown is characterized by a compact round-pyramidal structure. The top of the young shoots, the tree bark and its leaves are burgundy in color. Sometimes you can notice a yellow-orange tint. The fruits of the described variety are large in shape. The weight of one pear is from 160 to 190 grams. Sometimes the fruit can reach 270 grams.

Williams Red is a French late-ripening pear variety.

The shape of the fruit is oblong with a bumpy surface. The skin is yellowish in color with a burgundy blush throughout the fruit. On ripened fruits the blush becomes a rich red color. Subcutaneous dots of yellow or pinkish tinge are clearly visible throughout the pear. Sometimes there are small rust-colored spots. The pulp is cream-colored, juicy with a delicate taste and a hint of nutmeg aroma. Fruit ripening occurs at the end of summer or early autumn. They are consumed not only fresh. These fruits make delicious compotes and juices. Transportability of fruits is within normal limits.

The variety was bred in Russia. The tree is characterized by rapid growth. Its crown is narrow and pyramidal in structure. Due to the small size of the crown, trees can be planted more densely. The leaves are medium sized with a hint of red. The fruits are medium-sized, short in length with a beautiful burgundy color. When mature, the color is saturated with red. A large number of subcutaneous points are observed on the fruits. The peduncle is strong, but short. The pulp is cream-colored, medium consistency. The taste is pleasant, sweet and sour, not tart, you can feel the oiliness of the pulp. The fruits contain the following substances:

• sugar – 8%;
• titratable acid – 0.12%;
• ascorbic acid (per 100 g) - 7 mg;
• p-active substances (per 100 g) – 135 g.

Carmen fruits are medium-sized, short in length with a beautiful burgundy color

Fruit ripening occurs until mid-August. They are stored for about two weeks. The tree begins to bear fruit in the fifth year after planting. It has average resistance to frost and is protected from scab. Productivity is average.

Krasulya pear is of medium height (about 4 meters). As it grows, the crown becomes rounded but spreading. The tree trunk has a cone-shaped shape. A slight twisting is noticeable. The bark on the trunk is peeling. The leaves are wide and smooth. The flowers are large, elongated, resembling a cup. Krasulya blooms in mid-May. The fruits of the variety are round, flattened, and medium in size. Their weight reaches 90–120 grams. The fruits do not have a funnel, but in that place there is a growth of an interesting design. That is why the characteristic determines the variety of a given pear.

The fruits of the Krasudya variety are round, flattened, and medium in size.

The appearance of Krasulya pears is very attractive. That is why they have such a beautiful name. The skin of the described fruits is tender, smooth, shiny. Their color is yellowish, but the main part of the fruit is covered with a blurry red color. Many subcutaneous dots are visible. The fruit pulp is creamy with a delicate flavor and loose consistency. They are sweet with a spicy undertone.