Pear Trout

Trout belongs to extraordinary hybrid varieties. This pear got its name due to its interesting color, reminiscent of the fish of the same name. Gardeners are also attracted by the fact that the culture has an ambiguous history. There is no information about its origin in the registers, but this variety began to spread from Germany (Saxony), where it is listed under the name Forelle.

The height of the Trout is 5-5.5 meters, and the tree itself is vigorous. If you do not trim, it stretches even more. The crown is characterized by spreading, and the thin branches that form it have a vertical type of growth. The bark of both the tree and the branches is gray, with a brown tint, later darkens strongly. The leaf blades are small, smooth, bright green. The veins on the foliage are yellow, light at first. With age, they acquire a more juicy color.

The elongated fruits of Trout have a weight of 130-150 grams, which allows them to be ranked as medium-sized fruits. Ripe pears have a bright yellow color, while their surface is abundantly covered with red spots, the so-called freckles. The more ripe the pear, the more of these spots. At the end, they will cover almost the entire fruit, forming a spectacular blush.

Trout flesh is white, with a creamy undertone, very tender. When eaten, the fruit crunches appetizingly.

The taste of this variety is very memorable. The fruit is moderately sweet with a classic pear flavor. The aftertaste has hints of cinnamon.

Winter pear Trout gives the first harvest in 3 or 4 years, which means it belongs to the early-growing varieties. Fruits reach full maturity by the end of September, but gardeners usually begin harvesting at the beginning or end of the same month.

The yield indicator of the variety is at an average level. In very favorable conditions, 40 kg are removed from a tree, 40 tons from a hectare. However, in most cases, one hectare produces 20-30 tons of fruit. The harvested crop can lie for a month.

The variety is not self-fertile, so he needs pollinators without fail. For this purpose, varieties such as Williams, Olympus, Conference, Red Caucasus are usually planted.

It is worth considering that the Trout is quite demanding on the landing site. The plant necessarily needs an abundance of sun, even a slight partial shade is destructive for it. The pear does not tolerate the cold wind very well. Therefore, it is planted so that there are buildings nearby that form a protection against blowing.

The soil must be fertile and breathable. Sand must be added to heavy soils, and dolomite flour to too acidic. If the groundwater is higher than 2.5 m, drainage must be done. In addition, fertilizers are applied to the soil in the form of manure, compost and ash, but not during the planting itself, in the preparation of the site.

Planting trout in spring is highly recommended. The landing is carried out in early April, while the air temperature should already be at least +10 degrees.Planting technology is standard; after the procedure, the seedling must be watered with 2 buckets of warm water. In addition, a small embankment is formed around the trunk circle so that the water remains where it is poured.

It is recommended to plant Trout in a square pattern. In this case, the distance between trees and rows will be the same - 400 cm. But if pears are planted for decorative purposes, then an arc-shaped landing is permissible. In this case, the distance between the rows should be 500 cm.

Trout in care is very whimsical, especially young seedlings. Trees under the age of five will require watering once every 7 days, and if the summer is dry, then 2 times a week. At the same time, it is worth pouring 2 buckets of heated water under each tree. An adult crop is watered much less frequently. The first irrigation should be carried out before flowering, the second - at the time of ovary formation. The third time Trout is watered during the period of active growth of fruits, and the last time - before leaving for the winter.

Top dressing begins to be applied already in the second year. In April, the tree is fertilized with nitrogen, and in the last month of spring - with nitroammophos. Closer to July, pears can be fed with potassium nitrate. Autumn is considered a resting period, so trees need help recovering. To do this, a bucket of water is mixed with potassium chloride (a tablespoon) and superphosphate (twice as much). Such fertilization will give Trout new strength. Before the beginning of winter, the soil is flavored with wood ash.

You need to cut Trout seedlings right after planting. All branches of the culture should be the same in length, and the upper part of the pear should be shortened by 1/3. Further, the pruning procedure is carried out at the beginning of summer. It will be necessary to choose the three most powerful shoots, keeping a distance of 0.2 m between them. These shoots do not touch, and the rest are removed. This is how the formation of the crown begins. In subsequent years, it will be necessary to keep this form, adding new tiers. It will be considered fully formed by about 5 years.

In general, this variety is considered to be very resistant to most pear diseases. But in conditions of an unstable climate and improper care, he can still get sick. The two most common diseases are fruit rot and scab. For prevention and treatment, you will have to use fungicides, it will be difficult to limit yourself to traditional methods.

Pests on Trout rarely parasitize, but aphids are found.The destruction of nearby anthills and the attraction of ladybirds to the site will allow the trees to be protected. Treatment of affected trees is carried out with soap solutions or insecticides.

The winter hardiness of the culture is at a high level, but in cold regions it will have to be covered with straw and burlap. In very harsh areas, roofing material is used.

The plant does not like drought and extreme heat.

Summer residents say that Trout is both a beautiful and delicious variety of pears. The fruits are highly marketable and lie well, therefore such fruit trees are often grown on an industrial scale. But for beginners, Trout will not always be the best choice, due to the increased demand for care. Good harvests from a tree can be obtained only with proper watering, timely pruning and preventive treatments.