Pear Concord

Pear Concord
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: England
  • Appeared when crossing: Deccan du Comis x Conference
  • Name synonyms: Concorde
  • Fruit weight, g: 200-240
  • Ripening terms: early winter
  • Fruit picking time: late September - early October
  • Growth type: medium height
  • Yield: high
  • Marketability: high
  • Height, m: 3
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Recently, frost-resistant pear varieties have been in high demand, especially in regions with cool summers and unstable weather conditions. A striking representative of frost-resistant species is the Concorde pear.

Breeding history

The Concorde pear look was bred by a group of English breeders in 1969. Such pear species as Conference and Decanca du Comis became the genetic basis of the variety. It is recommended to grow a fruit tree in any climatic zone, including the West Siberian and East Siberian regions.

Description of the variety

Concorde is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 3 meters in height. The fruit crop is characterized by an arbitrary or pyramidal crown shape with an average thickening of dark green leaves, semi-spreading branches that extend from the trunk at an acute angle, and an incredibly attractive appearance during flowering. The pear blooms at a later date, covered with white-pink flowers, emitting a pleasant aroma. The fruits are formed on the ringlets.

Fruit characteristics

Concorde is a representative of large-fruited pears. The average fruit weight is 200-240 grams. The shape of the fruit is classic - elongated pear-shaped. At the stage of removable maturity, the fruit is evenly covered with a dark green color. At the moment of consumer maturity, the color of the fruit changes and becomes rich yellow. The surface of the pear is decorated with an orange blush that appears from the sunny side. No rusting on the skin of the fruit is observed. The peel of the fruit is smooth, rather dense, but without hardness. The fruit is covered with a slightly oily sheen and blurred subcutaneous dots.

The variety is characterized by good transportability and long shelf life - up to 4-6 months (depending on storage conditions). In addition, Concorde pears have a universal purpose, so they are eaten fresh, widely used in cooking, canned, pickled, processed into marmalades, jams, and preserves.

Taste qualities

The fruit has excellent taste and marketability. The white-cream flesh is moderately dense and fine-grained. And also in the pulp you can feel a delicate and crunchy texture, complemented by incredible juiciness. The pear has a harmonious, full-bodied and attractive taste. Sweetness dominates the taste, complemented by sourness and sweet-sweet aroma.

Ripening and fruiting

Pear Concord belongs to the category of early winter varieties. Fruiting begins 3-4 years after planting. The culture bears fruit annually, without gaps. The period when you need to remove the fruits falls on the end of September - early October. The consumer period is somewhat extended - it can last about 5-6 months.

Ripening of pears begins in the second half of summer and lasts until mid-autumn. To keep the pears fresh and tasty until winter, harvesting takes into account the characteristics of the variety, the ripening time and the weather conditions in the region.

Yield

The variety is distinguished by excellent yield indicators.With proper agricultural technology and favorable conditions, about 100 kg of ripe fruits can be harvested from 1 tree per season.

Self-fertility and the need for pollinators

In order for the fruit crop to please with stable and abundant yields, it is necessary to plant pollinating trees nearby, in which the flowering dates coincide with the Concord pear. The best donor trees are: Favorite Clapp, Verdi, Good Louise, Abbot Fetel, Williams summer.

Landing

Planting pear seedlings can be carried out both in spring and autumn, but it is the autumn planting that is most effective. Autumn planting is usually done in the first week of October, one month before the frost stable. In spring, the tree is planted at stable air temperatures of 15-18 degrees Celsius. In this case, the soil should warm up to 10-13 degrees.

In order for the pears to be tasty and of high quality, and the yields to be consistently high, you need to responsibly approach the planting of a fruit tree. When planting a pear, you need to take into account many factors: correctly determine the timing, choose the right place, pay attention to the preparation of the planting pit.
Pear grafting is a simple and exciting procedure, but it requires accuracy and adherence to a number of rules. First of all, you need to take care of the selection and procurement of inoculation material, deal with the timing and methods of vaccination. An important point is also the choice of the rootstock, on the quality of which the result of the entire event and future fruiting will directly depend.

Growing and care

To get stable yields, it is recommended to provide the tree with proper care, as well as plant a seedling in the right place. The soil for the pear should be loose, fertile and breathable. The site should be sunny and far from outbuildings and tall fences. In addition, the passage of groundwater must be deep, since the root system of a pear goes 7-8 meters deep, and the tree does not like stagnant moisture.

As for care, it consists of watering, fertilizing, cutting branches and forming a crown, installing a support for the seedling, preventive measures that protect against insects and viruses: spraying with fungicides and insecticides, painting the trunk with lime, processing with a solution with copper sulfate.

In order for a pear to grow correctly and give high yields, its branches must be cut off in time. Pruning can be done in both spring and fall. Depending on the age of the tree and the goals set, pruning can be: sanitary, thinning, shaping, stimulating, rejuvenating.
Feeding pears is a must-have procedure that cannot be ignored. Experienced gardeners recommend applying the first fertilizers two years after planting the tree. The process is divided into 3 main stages, which are determined by the timing of ripening, flowering and fruiting of the pear.
There are two ways to grow a pear seedling - vegetative and by seed. The first method is the most common, including propagation by cuttings, air layers, seedling buds. Seeds are grown less often, since in order to get a bountiful harvest with good taste of the fruit, the seedling will need to be grafted.

Disease and pest resistance

Pears have a high immunity, so the tree is practically not susceptible to common diseases, for example, scab. The variety has average resistance to monilial burn. Timely insecticide treatments will help protect against insect infestation.

Like any other fruit trees, the pear needs protection from various diseases and pests. When planting a pear on your site, you need to know in advance what diseases you should beware of. To successfully carry out the struggle, it is necessary first to correctly identify the cause of the problem.It is important to distinguish signs of disease from manifestations of the presence of insects, mites, caterpillars and other types of pests.

Resistance to soil and climatic conditions

Due to its excellent stress resistance, the pear easily tolerates temperature fluctuations, large drops in temperature, short shade and drought. The pear loves warmth, but prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can burn the foliage.

Main characteristics
Authors
England
Appeared when crossing
Deccan du Comis x Conference
Name synonyms
Concorde
Yield
high
Marketability
high
Wood
Growth type
medium-sized
Height, m
3
Crown
raised, free-form, compact with numerous rings, reminiscent of a Conference
Branches
branches depart from the conductor at an acute angle
Leaves
thick, deep dark green
Fruit
Fruit weight, g
200-240
Fruit shape
elongated pear-shaped
Fruit size
large
Fruit color
an orange blush may appear on the sunny side
Coloring of the fruit during the period of removable maturity
dark green
Fruit color during consumer maturity
yellow
Rustiness
practically without rusting
Pulp
juicy, crispy
Pulp color
white-cream
Taste
sweet and sour, dessert
Scent
average
Skin
smooth, slightly oily to the touch
Duration of storage of fruits
at a temperature of -1 ° C for 4 months, and in a controlled atmosphere - up to six months
Maturation
Ripening terms
early winter
Fruit picking time
late September - early October
Duration of the consumer period
up to six months
Early maturity
for 3-4 years
Frequency of fruiting
regular
Growing
Self-fertility
diploid
Pollinating varieties
Deccan du Comis, Conference, Williams Summer, Abbot Fetel, Clapp's Favorite, Good Louise, Verdi
Winter hardiness
average
Location
sun / partial shade
Disease resistance
steady
Scab resistance
steady
Resistant to leaf blight
medium resistant
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