- Authors: Yakovlev S.P., Gribanovsky A.P., Chivilev V.V. (Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution Federal Scientific Center named after I.V. Michurin)
- Appeared when crossing: Bere winter Michurina x Svetlyanka
- Year of approval: 2015
- Fruit weight, g: 135
- Ripening terms: winter
- Fruit picking time: from the end of September
- Appointment: dining room, preparation of compotes, preparation of dried fruits
- Growth type: medium height
- Yield: high
- Height, m: up to 4
Any gardener would like to acquire promising varieties that will allow you to get good results. However, it is not enough just to choose the right plant variety. It is also necessary to carefully study the most complete information about him, about how to cultivate a specific type.
Breeding history
Pear Novella was created at the Michurin Scientific Center. The project was supervised by breeders Yakovlev, Gribanovsky and Chivilev. To obtain the culture, the varieties Bere Zimnyaya Michurina and Svetlyanka were used. The plant was put into practice in 2015.
Description of the variety
The tree is medium-sized and can reach a height of 4 m. Its crown resembles a narrow pyramid. Thick shoots are characterized by a direct direction of development. They are kneeling and yellow in color. Leaves of this variety:
wide;
similar in shape to an egg;
painted green;
have a smooth surface;
shine.
Fruit characteristics
The fruits, short-pearly in shape, weigh an average of 135 g. They are large in size. A greenish basic color and a pink integumentary color are characteristic; it is blurred on a small part of the fruit in the manner of a weak tan. Medium-sized subcutaneous points are perfectly visible even with a cursory glance. The pulp is cream colored.
Taste qualities
The Novella pulp is divided into granules. It has a medium density and is extremely juicy. She has a typical sweet-sour combination of flavors. Spicy notes are noted, but astringency is completely absent; the tasting score is 4.3 points. The aroma is medium in strength; the sugar content reaches 8.9%, and the proportion of acids is 0.51%.
Ripening and fruiting
This variety belongs to the category of winter pears. You can collect them in the last September decade. The first fruits will appear in the 6th year of development. Important: under the conditions of a conventional fruit storage, you can save the harvested crop for 150 days.
Yield
Pear Novella is high-yielding. Productivity can reach 146 centners per 1 ha. This efficiency is possible only with excellent competent agricultural technology. You will have to carefully choose the site and take into account the influence of the weather.
Growing regions
The tree was zoned in the Central Black Earth Region. It can theoretically be planted in the North Caucasus and on the coast of the Sea of Azov. However, such a decision is always made at your own peril and risk. In regions with more difficult climates, cultivation is difficult.
Self-fertility and the need for pollinators
Pear Novella is self-fertile. There is simply no need to plant any other trees nearby.
Landing
Good lighting and a decent level of soil fertility are very important for this variety. It can be planted both in spring and autumn. The second option is preferable in warm areas. The well is prepared at least 14 days before planting. Preparation involves adding a fertile mass (obtained from simple soil by mixing with compost, sand, humus and wood ash).
The seedlings must be placed in the holes so that after filling the roots, the neck remains above the surface at a level of about 5-7 cm.It is advised to drive wooden stakes into the pit to tie the trunk and prevent its curvature. Naturally, it is advised to water the planted fruit crop. After watering, the root zone should be mulched with sawdust. In addition to retaining moisture, it helps the plant by curbing the development of weeds.
Growing and care
Novella is considered an unpretentious culture. But it still needs regular, orderly watering. In dry seasons, the tree should be watered once every 14 days. Even in spite of stable immunity, the prevention of pathologies is necessary. Trunks and skeletal branches must be whitened to prevent sunburn and frost cracking.
The tree should be pruned not only for the formation of the crown, but also for the prevention of pathologies. In autumn, all fallen leaves must be collected and burned outside the site. Fertilizers are applied to the root zone. In the spring, fertilizing is carried out with nitrate and urea, and in the phase of active flowering and laying of fruits, phosphorus-potassium compositions are preferred. When winter approaches, organic matter, including manure, is embedded in the soil.
Disease and pest resistance
Such a plant is almost never affected by scab and fungal pathologies. Much depends on, however, how correctly the requirements of agricultural technology are followed.
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
This variety is very resistant to winter cold. The likelihood of damage from drought is also not very high. Both of these properties should not be overused, however. It is very important to monitor the state of the plantings and exclude its deterioration. Before the onset of winter, shelter is useful, and against the background of drought, intensive watering.
