Pear Taiga.
Description of the variety
Pear is a summer ripening variety. Taiga has very good frost resistance and is suitable for growing in the harsh climate of Siberia.
Characteristics of wood
Trees of this variety are medium-sized. The height of an adult pear is 3-3.5 meters. The crown is semi-spreading and has a spherical shape.
Description of fruits
Taiga.
Pears are small and average weight is 80-90 grams. The shape of the fruit is standard, pear-shaped. The main color is light green, becoming golden yellow during ripening.
Pears have a sweet, dessert taste and a pronounced aroma.
Removable ripeness of the fruits occurs in the third ten days of August. The shelf life of the harvested crop is 3-4 weeks.
Winter
Winter pear is a late-ripening variety, but the harvest is stored for a long time.
Perun
This variety is characterized by average resistance to cold, so it is recommended to grow it only in the southern Siberian regions. An important advantage of the Perun pear is its high resistance to major fungal pathogens, including scab and a number of other diseases to which other varieties of these fruit trees are susceptible.
But the Perun variety also has a serious drawback - this pear is self-sterile, so it is necessary to plant pollinating fruit trees with the same flowering period.
The Perun variety is characterized by average resistance to cold
Ripe pears of this variety are large in size, with small tubercles on the skin, golden in color, weighing 140-170 g.
The harvest on these trees ripens from the beginning of October and continues until the onset of cold weather. But the fruits can also be collected unripe, in which case they will ripen perfectly in room conditions. The harvest tolerates transport well over different distances and is stored for at least 2.5 months.
Decabrinka
The variety is highly resistant to cold and has good yield. Resistant to scab and pear mite attacks.
The Dekabrinka pear is not self-fertile, so pollinators need to be planted nearby, for example, Larinskaya or Uralochka.
Ripe pears have a pleasant dessert taste and a light fruity aroma. The weight of the fruit is about 110-120 g. The harvested crop tolerates transportation well, is stored in appropriate conditions for up to 90 days, and is used fresh.
The Dekabrinka variety is resistant to scab and pear mite attacks.
Lukashovka
This pear variety is highly resistant to frost, has a high yield, and can produce up to 200 kg in some years, but fruiting is irregular, usually every other season. Since the Lukashovka pear is not self-fertile, planting pollinators nearby is required.
Ripe pears can have different shapes - from cube to elongated, with an average weight of 140-190 g. Ripe fruits are astringent, very sour, practically cannot be stored, so they are used exclusively for preservation and drying.
Ripe fruits are astringent, very sour, and practically cannot be stored.
Carola
This pear variety was bred by Swedish breeders in the second half of the last century. The main advantages of the Carola pear are its high resistance to frost and to diseases of the trunk and skeletal branches. However, resistance to scab and monial burn is slightly above average.
Fruiting of this variety will be regular, subject to timely thinning of the crown. Also, the tree should not be overloaded with harvest.
This variety of pear has fruits that are quite large, can weigh up to 190-270 g, but are asymmetrical. As the green skin ripens, it turns yellow, with a slight rustiness visible on it, and on the sunny side, the fruit appears flushed with a brown color with a red tint.
This variety of pear has fruits that are quite large and can weigh up to 190-270 g.
You can pick ripe fruits from the first days of September. The harvest is stored in a cold place with a temperature of about 0ºC for 4-5 months.
Reviews
This variety suits me in every way. The pear grew small and quickly pleased with its first harvest. The fruits, although small, are very tasty and tender.
Olga
Barnaul
The variety is very hardy and is perfect for our area. Among the pears that can be grown in this climate, Taiga is one of the best.
Nikolai
Tyumen
Taiga has been growing for me for a long time and regularly pleases me with excellent yields. Such delicate fruits with a dessert taste are rare in our climate.
Natalia
Tagil
Specifics of choosing a pear for Siberia
In Siberia, only hybrid pear species adapted to cold conditions are grown in open ground. Below we will give a description of the most delicious and winter-hardy pear varieties for Siberia.
Decabrinka
Decabrinka is characterized by medium growth vigor. The height of the tree does not exceed 5 m; it begins to bear fruit in the 7th year. The crown of the tree is thick and rounded, the leaves are small, smooth and shiny, the branches stretch down. Adult shoots are medium in size, stipules are lanceolate.
Flowering occurs late, which protects the pear from late spring frosts. The variety is characterized by regular fruiting. The fruits are egg-shaped, yellow or dark yellow with a slight blush, the flesh is white, moderately dense. Incapable of self-pollination. For pollination, late-flowering varieties are chosen, for example, Uralochka. This variety of pears is suitable for the Altai region.
Autumn Dream
This is a technical variety of pears, well suited for production and sale. The tree is low, does not exceed 4.5 m, the crown is pyramidal in shape. The variety is resistant to frost and is little susceptible to diseases; it is one of the problem-free pears for growing in Siberia. It blooms and bears fruit in the 7th year, closer to autumn.
The fruits are densely located on the branches, but small - 60-80 g. The main color is yellow-brown with pronounced subcutaneous dots. The consistency of the fruit is grainy and sour in taste. The main drawback is its unpresentable appearance.
Severyanka
Severyanka takes root well in the Urals. A tree of medium size and high growth rate. The crown is round in shape, the branches are strong and thick, the shoots are wide, the leaves are dense, round, with jagged edges, dark green in color. The stalks are long, straight and curved.
Severyanka begins to bear fruit in early summer. Its fruits are spherical or slightly elongated, of uneven size - from 60 to 120 g. During the ripening period, their color ranges from green to green-yellow. Overripe fruits have a red or pink blush, which is why this pear is sometimes called red-cheeked.
There are few seeds, but they are large. The pear pulp is beige, tart, wine-sweet. Severyanka is the leader in yield. The first fruits are harvested already 3 years after planting. The main disadvantages include the small size of most fruits and instability to drought.
Perun is a tree 3-4 m high with a wide spreading crown. It begins to bloom in August, hence the late fruiting period - pears are harvested from October until the first frost. It begins to bear fruit 4-5 years after planting in open ground.
The fruits are large, irregularly ovoid in shape, golden and red-golden in color. The taste of the fruit is juicy, sweet, and does not lose its properties for a long time. Well suited for preservation and drying. The main advantage of the variety is its resistance to the most common fungal diseases. Disadvantages include low winter hardiness.
Svarog
Svarog, together with Perun, is considered one of the best sweet pear varieties for Siberia. Svarog is a low pear with a spreading crown. Productivity is average, occurring in the 4th year, ripening in mid-September. The fruits can be stored at home for up to 3 weeks in a cool room and up to several months in the refrigerator. The pears themselves are bright green, dense, sweet and sour.
The pear tolerates frost well, which is why it is so loved by the inhabitants of Siberia. The main disadvantage is the difficult care of the tree, which is seasonally attacked by the pear moth.
Lel grows up to 6 m in height, actively bears fruit throughout the summer-autumn season, therefore it is in great demand among gardeners. Productivity is high, usually fruits appear 5 years after planting.
Lel has an elongated oval shape of yellow color with a red side. The pulp is white, sweet, spicy. It is best to start planting Lel in late spring. Buy seedlings immediately before planting, they do not store well. Lel is a capricious variety; it loves moist loamy soil.
Uralochka
Altai also gave us such a pear as Uralochka for cultivation - the most winter-hardy variety in the Ural region. The tree reaches 4-5 m, the branches are of medium thickness, directed upward.
Uralochka has small round fruits of pale yellow color, the surface of which is covered with gray subcutaneous dots, slightly rough to the touch. The taste ranges from sweet to sweet and sour. The tree bears fruit in the 4th year in late autumn. It is easy to care for, has high immunity to pests, and is easy to transport.
Fabulous
Pear is a tree with a high growth rate, reaching 8 m in height. The crown of the tree is narrow pyramidal, rarely spreading. Flowering occurs in late May - early June. The fruits are medium-sized, pear-shaped. When removed, they have a uniform yellow-green color, with no blush. The pulp is loose, cream-colored, medium-grained.
The fruits hardly fall off and hang on the branches for a long time. The tree is self-fertile, the best pollinator is Severyanka. The harvest grows evenly 2 years after planting.
Carmen
Carmen is a table pear with bright red oval fruits of regular shape. Carmen grows into a tree up to 5 m with a wide spreading crown. When ripe, the fruits darken and reach a brown-red hue. They are juicy, sweet, without a hint of tartness.
Carmen is a summer variety, ripening occurs in the second half of July. It is easily planted by cuttings, has high immunity, but low frost resistance. Carmen has an average yield, but it is a long-lived pear: with proper care, its lifespan can reach 50 years.
Grusha Chizhovskaya
Medium-sized tree with a narrow crown. The shoots are also of medium length and thickness, round in cross-section. The fruits are yellow-green in color and have a regular pear shape. They have a pronounced sweet and sour taste. The variety is frost-resistant, unpretentious, and easy to care for. But over time, the fruits become smaller and become more sour.
Lukashovka
A tree of medium height with increased productivity. Fruits in a year. The fruits take on a variety of shapes from round to cubic. Unripe fruits have a specific sour taste; when they reach ripeness, they are sweet, but do not last long and quickly deteriorate.
According to gardeners, this variety performs well when preserved and is well suited for jam and compotes. Lukashovka loves dry places, ideally sandy soil. The pear tree cannot self-pollinate, so it requires pollination from a nearby tree.
The problem of growing pears in Siberia cannot be solved only by purchasing frost-resistant and early-ripening varieties - planting, care, and the right choice of seedlings also play an important role: for a frosty region, choose two-year-old ones. He will get along much better than a very young one.
The bark on the seedling should be smooth and even, and the trunk should be no narrower than 80 cm. Plant the tree in sunny time, regardless of the time of year. Pear is a sun-loving plant, but it can be planted in spring, summer, and autumn.
Landing area
Choose a dry and level area of black soil, protect the pear as much as possible from root rot, and do not plant in a wetland or in soil with active groundwater. It is preferable to plant the tree near a fence or other support, this way you will protect the plant from the wind.
Planting scheme
Dig a hole twice the size of the seedling's root system, fill it with two buckets of humus or compost, lower the seedling and cover it with soil, trying to avoid air pockets. Place supports on both sides of the seedling and secure it with a thin nylon thread. Compact the soil and pour two buckets of water on top.
If there are several seedlings, place them at a distance of 1.5-2 m from each other.
The young tree is watered immediately after planting at least 2 times a week. Pour out at least 5-6 buckets of lukewarm water. It is enough to water an adult tree once a week, with 25-30 buckets of water. The soil must be loosened and mulched.
If the summer is hot, the tree is sprayed along the crown. Before frost, the trunk is whitened and wrapped in spruce branches, reeds or thick paper, snow is collected around the pear in a large snowdrift, covering it.
Pruning begins in the first year of the pear’s life, forming a uniform, well-transparent crown. If desired, fertilize and fertilize.
The pear gained its popularity thanks to its sweet and healthy fruits. But in order to grow this garden crop, appropriate conditions are necessary, in particular additional pollination. Considering the fact that breeders are constantly working on developing new varieties, self-pollinating hybrid forms can be purchased on the market, which are already adapted to specific growing conditions.
The self-fertile pear is easy to care for and has high yields, and is also ideal for small garden plots. The main thing is to follow the basic rules of agricultural technology and the result will not take long to arrive.
Plants that can produce a high-quality harvest when planted alone are called self-pollinating or self-fertile. This means that additional pollinating varieties do not need to be planted next to them. This is especially true for northern regions, where there is a risk of recurring spring frosts. Most modern varieties are bred to produce abundant harvests.
In order for self-fertile pear varieties to grow and develop well, you must adhere to the following recommendations:
- Choose the right place to plant. This should be an area with sufficient lighting. If the place is in shade or partial shade, the fruits will be small and sour. For these purposes, it is better to select an area on the south side with maximum illumination and away from tall plants, buildings, and houses.
- The soil should not be heavy clay, otherwise the root system of plants will experience a lack of oxygen even under regular cultivation conditions. The trees begin to gradually dry out. Sandy soils also have a negative impact on plants; due to their structure, they cannot retain moisture for a long time, so the plantings are depleted. To compensate for this deficiency, you should water abundantly. It is also effective to add black soil into the hole when planting.
- Properly form the crown. Varieties that are self-fertile often have large dimensions, which complicates the process of care and harvesting. The purpose of pruning is to remove thickened shoots and numerous layering in order to preserve the strength of the tree for better fruiting. Branches damaged by frost, as well as dried ones, also need to be pruned.
- Timely carry out preventive measures against diseases and pests. Most often, the trunks are whitewashed and treated with appropriate preparations in the spring. In addition, you should regularly inspect the plantings in order to notice signs of diseases in time.
- Harvesting must be done in a timely manner, otherwise the branches may be damaged under the weight of the fruit. To avoid weakening or death of the tree, it is advisable to install reliable support under the branches and standardize the harvest.
Landing
Trees of the Tayozhnaya variety feel best on chernozem and gray forest soils. More recommendations for choosing a site for planting seedlings of this variety can be found by clicking on the links below.
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Benefits of winter-hardy pears
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Recently, breeders have developed enough varieties of pears that are suitable for the Siberian climate. But still, this agricultural crop requires careful care. Regardless of the variety, the Siberian pear is very sensitive to light and soil conditions, so special attention should be paid to the planting site.
The advantage of varieties suitable for harsh winter climates is, first of all, frost resistance. Those varieties that were included in the TOP 10 showed high resistance to low temperatures. Also an undoubted advantage is the high yield of pears. The fruits of this agricultural crop are very juicy and sweet. Most fruits are very convenient to transport; winter-hardy varieties have a long shelf life. With proper and careful care, the tree will only become prettier. Delicious winter-hardy pears for Siberia will be a wonderful table decoration. Consuming these fruits will provide the body with essential minerals and vitamins.
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Care
The crown of the Taiga pear needs regular pruning and shaping. In the selection of articles below, you can find useful materials and tips on caring for trees of this variety.
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How to grow a pear in Siberia
In order to grow pear trees on a personal plot in Siberia, you need to become familiar with the peculiarities of cultivating the fruit. When planting seedlings, you need to remember the following:
- The pear is considered a heat-loving and light-loving plant, and therefore planting should be done in a well-lit place.
- Chernozem soils are best suited for growing pear trees, as they contain many nutrients.
- Siberian varieties should be watered abundantly in mid-summer, during the active phase of fruit ripening.
- Planting should be done in the spring, when the temperature is above zero.
- Before planting, the area is fertilized with mineral and organic fertilizers.
- In the spring, all trees are treated with lime mortar for additional protection against pests.
Diseases and pests
The Tayozhnaya variety has good resistance to various diseases and pests. To maintain plant health, it is enough to regularly carry out preventive measures. Detailed instructions for protecting the pear can be found in the articles selected below.
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TOP 10 varieties of pears for the Siberian climate
Siberia is a large area in the Russian Federation with a very harsh climate. But there are also fruit and vegetable lovers there. For many years, agricultural technicians have been developing varieties of various fruit trees that are tested by the weather conditions of the taiga. The pear tree has taken root surprisingly well in this area. When planting this fruit tree, it is necessary to take into account all the nuances, failure to comply with which can result in a failed harvest. When purchasing pear seedlings, you need to consider which varieties to choose specifically for Siberia. It is recommended to pay attention to winter hardiness, resistance to low temperatures and sudden changes, immunity to disease and much more.
Breeders from the Urals have developed several pear varieties for Siberia:
- Isetskaya juicy;
- Taiga;
- Siberian;
- Lukashovka;
- Sverdlovsk skorospelka;
- Perun;
- Svarog;
- Lel;
- Pink Barrel;
- Veselinka.
These fruit tree varieties have shown good resistance to low temperatures. The varieties Svarog, Taezhnaya, Sibiryachka and Lukashovka have the highest winter hardiness. Svarog, Taiga and Sibiryaka have average yields - during fruiting you can collect up to 50 kg of harvest from a tree. Lukashovka has surpassed all other varieties in the number of fruits - it produces about 200 kg of fruits from one tree, but bears fruit within a year.
On a note! All fruits are well preserved. It is recommended to harvest a week before full ripening, as the fruits tend to fall off the branches. Pears of any variety will ripen in boxes with good air circulation.
Dekabrinka has low drought resistance. This tree needs frequent watering and hilling. But, at the same time, it is quite resistant to various diseases, like the Perun variety. It, in turn, is not very popular, since it begins to bear fruit 7 years after planting. Stretches up to 5 meters in height. It is also not self-pollinating.
