- Authors: Kuznetsov A. A. (State Budgetary Institution of the Samara Region Research Institute of Horticulture and Medicinal Plants "Zhigulevskiye Sady")
- Appeared when crossing: Volozhka x Bergamot Moscow
- Year of approval: 2021
- Fruit weight, g: 111,7
- Ripening terms: late summer
- Fruit picking time: from mid-August
- Appointment: dessert
- Growth type: medium height
- Height, m: up to 4
- Crown: medium density, wide pyramidal
Most gardeners believe that the most unpretentious fruit tree can be called a pear. During flowering, the branches are covered with a large number of buds and become a bright decoration of any land plot. Then, in their place, tasty and healthy fruits are formed, from which you can prepare a juicy dessert, compote or other delicacy. This variety turns out to be a pear Marshal Zhukov.
Description of the variety
The pears of this variety have received a dessert purpose. Medium-sized trees reach a height of up to 4 meters, but sometimes you can find plants up to 5 meters high. The crown is wide and shaped like a pyramid. The density is average. Shoots are straight and grow at an acute angle, heading up. Shoot thickness is medium. The color is brown-brown. The shape is slightly curved. The color of the shoots may differ slightly from the standard one.
The color of the leaves is light green. The surface is smooth with a gloss. The foliage is short, with a pointed end, the length is medium. They are attached to the branches with strong legs.
6 years after planting, the trees begin to bear fruit. This characteristic indicates a prolonged start of the productive period. In comfortable weather conditions, the variety is capable of self-pollination, but if possible, additional plants can be planted near the garden for better pollination. When grown in depleted soil or in unstable weather conditions, fruiting should not be expected.
The buds are round in shape, slightly curved at the base. In the upper part of the shoots, a large number of medium-sized lentils are observed.
Fruit characteristics
The fruits have a standard pear-shaped shape with an extended lower part. In weight, the fruits gain an average of 111.7 grams. The sizes are marked as large. The main color of the fruit is green-yellow, the integumentary color is brownish-scarlet. Bright hues become visible in summer when exposed to sunlight. Blurred color spot. In the upper part of the fruit, in the area of the stalk attachment, rustiness is clearly visible.
The ripe oily pulp becomes very juicy and tender, the density index is medium. The color of the pulp is white with a slight yellow tint. The smell is pleasant, but weak. Duchess notes are noticeable. Pears form on straight, short and thick stalks. On ripe pears, subcutaneous points are clearly visible. They are large in size and gray in color.
Taste qualities
The taste of dessert fruits is sour-sweet. He is very gentle and pleasant. High gastronomic qualities were noted by the tasters, who assigned the grade's harvest 4.7 points out of 5 maximum. Chemical composition: sugar content - 9.8%, acidity - 0.32%, dry matter - 11.8%. The harvested crop can be stored in the refrigerator for a long time throughout September, while maintaining marketability.
Ripening and fruiting
Pear Marshal Zhukov belongs to varieties with late summer ripening.Harvested around the middle of the last summer month. Periodicity - not abruptly periodic. Early maturity - 6-7 years.
Yield
The yield is considered average and amounts to 29.5 centners per hectare of land.
Landing
The above variety is unpretentious in growing and keeping conditions. Trees can grow in different types of soil. And also the variety does not respond to changes in harsh weather conditions. The planting process is practically independent of the universal approach.
The land plot must be prepared in advance. The variety does not tolerate acidic soil very well. Limestone is added to the soil to neutralize acidity. The planting hole is made out at least a week before planting young trees. Its optimal depth is slightly less than one meter, and its width is about 80 centimeters. A drainage layer must be laid on the bottom.
The soil dug out of the hole is mixed with organic components and mineral dressings.
Growing and care
The process of caring for trees affects their appearance, as well as the attractiveness and taste of the fruit. After transplanting, the root soil is tamped tightly. The area around the trunk is covered with mulch. The most commonly used mulch is compressed compost and sawdust. Organic matter not only has a protective function, but it also feeds the earth during decomposition.
Water the fruit trees regularly and systematically. Pouring the pear should not be, given that the Marshal Zhukov variety demonstrates sensitivity to dry weather. With high humidity, the root system begins to rot, so moisture stagnation should not be allowed.
Cut off shoots in autumn or spring. With the arrival of spring, the crown begins to form. Branches damaged during the winter are removed. And also excessive density is eliminated. In winter, the removal of diseased and broken shoots is performed. Thus, the trees are prepared for the upcoming wintering. Before and after the start of flowering, preventive treatment is performed.
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.
