Pear Belorussian late

Pear Belorusskaya late is an excellent example of taste and quality. It can be found both on an industrial scale and in summer cottages. Gardeners especially appreciate this variety because the fruits improve their taste after harvest and can be stored for a long time.

The pear variety Belorusskaya late owes its appearance to the Belarusian (as the name of the variety suggests) breeders - N.I. Mikhnevich, N.G. Myalik and Yu.K. Kovalenko. In one of the research institutes of the Minsk region, talented botanists used the French pear variety Dobraya Luiza for selection, using free pollination.

Belorussian late immediately entered the State Register of Varieties, this happened in 1989. And after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the pear was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements that can be used on the territory of the Russian Federation.

The pear tree of the Belorusskaya late variety is low, the maximum height is 5 meters. The crown reaches a diameter of 4 meters, spherical, has a good density. The shoots are not too thick, they have a rough brown surface. Their tops stretch upward, which cannot be said about the base of the branches, which are located almost 90 ° in relation to the tree trunk. Small "lentils" (specks) cover the bark of the pear. The kidneys are cone-shaped and small in size. Leaves are light green and oblong in shape, smooth to the touch with small denticles along the edges. The flower petals of pears are mostly white and have an elliptical shape. This variety blooms profusely.

Outwardly, the fruits are not much different from the fruits of other varieties, the shape is common for a pear. The rough surface of the fruit has a matte olive color. When sunlight hits the pear, spots of a slightly red or pink color appear on the skin. The pear becomes golden (sometimes even red) in color when it ripens after it has been harvested. The longer the fruit ripens, the darker it becomes, almost crimson in color. Fruit weight ranges from 95 to 150 grams.

The taste of this pear variety is highly prized. The inside of the fruit is creamy, even lighter in color. The pulp is fine-grained, juicy and sweet, soft, literally dissolves in the mouth, medium density. The aroma is pronounced. Tasters give an assessment of the taste of 4 points out of 5 possible. A less ripe pear has a refreshing sourness.

One of the many advantages of this pear variety is self-pollination (however, if there are no other pears on the site, then you should not expect too much harvest, the Conference pear variety is suitable as an excellent pollinator). The tree begins to bear fruit as early as 3 or 4 years from the moment the seedling was planted in a permanent place. Since the pear variety is winter, the fruits must be removed in mid-September (sometimes the pear can easily reach the end of September, it all depends on the climatic features of a particular area). Another reason why gardeners like this variety is its high keeping quality. The fruit does not lose its taste until March-April.

Late Belarusian pear brings a good harvest. At a young age (about 10 years), the tree produces 50-70 kg of fruit. The older the pear, the higher the yield, sometimes reaching 120 kg, however, in this case, the size of the fruit is significantly reduced.

The Belorusskaya Late variety will feel best in the North-West and Central regions of Russia.

In order for the late Belarusian pear to grow rapidly and subsequently give a rich harvest, characteristic of this variety, it is necessary to take into account all the nuances when planting for a favorable outcome. A pear seedling will not like it if there is no direct sunlight in the place where it will grow, rain water stagnates, and the soil is heavy clay or sandy. An area of ​​4x4 meters (16 square meters) is the size that needs to be allocated for a tree, no less. An important point when choosing a site is the close proximity of pear trees of other varieties so that they can pollinate Belorusskaya late.

In central Russia, gardeners recommend planting Belorusskaya late in early September. As for regions with colder winters, here it is better to proceed as follows: buy a seedling in the fall, and dig in for the winter, keeping the seedling until spring. The ideal time for spring planting is late April, before the buds have time to bloom.

The seedling pit must be prepared in advance (at least two weeks), 80 cm deep. The soil must be fertile. Ideal soil composition: potassium sulfate (60 g), superphosphate (200 g), compost (20 kg), river sand (1 bucket) and, finally, the top layer of soil (2 buckets). All components must be mixed and filled back into the pit. For several hours before planting (2-3 hours), the roots of the seedling should stand in the water. While the roots are in the water, the bottom of the pit must be watered well and wait until the water is completely absorbed, only then place the seedling in the prepared pit. The root system must fit completely. Do not forget about the support that can be placed before planting the seedling in the hole or after the seedling is dug in. Anchoring to the support is required. After careful dusting, you need to water the soil (20 liters of water is enough). To promulgate the land, sawdust, peat are suitable for this, or you can even plant clover around.

Pear Belorussian late is resistant to drought, however, in a too dry summer, it is necessary to water the tree: 70 liters of water is a weekly rate for the pear to feel good.

An important feature in plant care is crown formation. For a young tree, the trunk is cut one-fourth of the entire trunk, 3-4 strong branches remain, the rest is cut. In mature trees, you need to remove damaged, as well as nearby growing branches.

Do not abuse it with top dressing: it is introduced only in the 3rd year after planting the seedling (then on a regular basis annually).The plant in spring most of all needs nitrogen (this is carbide and ammonium sulfate), and after flowering, fertilizers are needed, which contain phosphorus and potassium.

Late Belorussian pear is resistant to frost. However, preparing the tree for winter is necessary in any climate. To do this, you can simply tie the trunk with paper, and sprinkle the soil under the tree with sawdust.

Belorussian late pear can hardly be called resistant to diseases and pests. Scab, a disease caused by a fungus, in which the leaves of the pear become covered with brown spots and curl, can cause significant damage to the pear tree of this variety. In this case, annual pruning of the crown for airflow will help. A bacterial burn contributes to the wilting of the ovaries. Spraying with Bordeaux liquid during flowering (contains copper) will help get rid of this disease. Of the insect pests, the late Belarusian aphid is most often attacked by the leaf-rolling aphid and the pear fruit sawfly. In this case, it is worth spraying with insecticides.