Pear Curé (Williams winter)

Pear Kure (Williams winter) is a popular European variety, successfully cultivated in the territory of the Russian Federation. It has a universal purpose, the fruits are well stored for 1-2 months. Most often it is grown on the rootstock of quince or forest pear.

A variety of French origin. It has been known since the second half of the 18th century; it has been cultivated in Russia since 1947 after passing state tests. A plant in the form of a random seedling was discovered in the forest by Curé Leroy. It is thanks to him that the variety got its name. The priest did a lot to spread this variety of pears in European countries.

For pears of this variety, the formation of tall, vigorous trees up to 5-6 m in height is characteristic. The crown is wide-pyramidal, dense. Branches without fruit are directed upward at an angle of 45-50 degrees, droop under load. They are abundantly leafy. The flowers are white, with anthers of a dark pink hue, large in size, fruiting occurs both on the pods and on the branches for 3-4 years.

In these pears, at the stage of removable maturity, the skin remains green, numerous small subcutaneous points appear on it. The surface of the fruit is smooth, thickened, without shine. The pulp is white, juicy, with a pronounced fine grain. The seed nest has stony cells. With the onset of removable maturity, the skin color changes to light yellow, a slight pinkish blush may appear.

Fruits are large in size, classic elongated pear-shaped. The average weight of each reaches 160-250 g. On some fruits there is rustiness, a strip stretched from the calyx to the stalk.

The tasting score of the fruits is average, from 3 to 3.5 points. The taste is slightly tart, sweet and sour, with a faint aroma. As it matures, it improves. Pears are used in a variety of ways, they can be eaten fresh, canned, processed and dried.

The variety belongs to the winter, the fruits are removed from September 25 to October 8, then sent to storage and ripening. Fruiting is periodic. The timing of its onset depends on the rootstock. On a quince, this happens for 4-5 years, on a forest pear after 5-6 years from the moment of disembarkation to a permanent place.

The variety is suitable for growing on an industrial scale. Gives up to 150-250 c / ha. It is considered high yielding.

The variety is zoned for cultivation in the North Caucasus, Krasnodar Territory and Stavropol Territory. It is successfully cultivated in Central Asia, Armenia, Moldova. When favorable conditions are created, it can be grown in temperate climatic zones.

Pear Curé (Williams winter) is self-fertile.In the garden next to it, it is necessary to have pollinating plants. Pears of the varieties Lyubimitsa Klappa, Williams are suitable. Flowering occurs in early spring.

Pears of this variety require a lot of space on the site. Light, well-moistened soils are best suited for planting, but in general, plants are able to take root on different types of soils. It is important to take her the most sunny part of the garden, hidden from through winds and other dangers. If the groundwater is high, the plants are placed on a hill or embankment is formed to help avoid waterlogging of the roots.

The basic rule of planting is to maintain a given distance - at least 4 m between adjacent trees and up to 5 m between rows. The holes are formed with a diameter of about 0.7 m, with the same depth. A small mound is arranged inside, fertilizers and organic matter are laid. The fertile substrate promotes good growth and development of the root system.

A seedling is installed on a mound in the hole. The roots are straightened, sprinkled with earth so that it does not cover the neck. The soil is slightly compacted. Each seedling is subjected to intensive watering.

At the stage of growth and development, pears of this variety need regular moisture. Watering is especially important during periods when the tree is beginning to bear fruit. It is important to ensure that there is sufficient supply so that the ovaries form abundantly. At the same stage, it is necessary to provide top dressing. In the spring, nitrogen is introduced, which stimulates the growth of green mass, phosphates in the fall, and potash fertilizers in the summer.

The variety does not need intensive pruning. It is enough to periodically remove branches thickening the crown. It is enough just to shorten the shoots of the continuation a little. Sanitary pruning is carried out with the onset of spring, before the sap flow begins. It is important to remove dried branches, damaged or frozen shoots in a timely manner.

Among the important activities for every gardener, you can highlight the whitewashing of pear trunks. It is performed in the autumn and spring months to protect trees from insect pests and fungal diseases. It is sufficient to apply a lime solution up to a height of 1 m above the ground.

The variety has medium scab resistance.

Pear Kure (Williams winter) is distinguished by sufficient winter hardiness, drought resistance. In case of temperature changes, flowers and ovaries do not crumble. In the years with cold summer months, the fruits do not manage to get enough sugars. When freezing, plants exhibit intense regeneration capabilities.