Pear Prominent

Pear Vidnaya is an unpretentious variety, time-tested and well-proven among gardeners.

The variety was bred in the Russian Federation in 1958 through the efforts of Yu. A. Petrov and N. V. Efimova. A new selection was obtained by pollination of hybrid VI-53-67 with a mixture of pollen from southern pear varieties.

The new universal hybrid has a different name - Bumpy. It is associated with the peculiarities of the texture of the fruit.

The hybrid turned out in full accordance with the expectations of the authors, so in 1972 it was ranked among the elite varieties. The plant has shown resistance to the realities of Russian winters. The culture gained particular popularity in the Moscow region and nearby regions.

The tree stretches in height by 5-6 meters. A young pear has a lush crown, gradually acquiring a pyramidal shape. Strong trunk with powerful branches, densely covered with jagged, shiny foliage and many annelids. The trunk diameter can be up to 25 cm.

The pears are medium to large in size. One fruit on average reaches 130-150 g. Some specimens grow more than the declared weight.

They differ in shape symmetry, elongated, with a ribbed surface. Light brown petioles are short and slightly curved.

Unripe fruits are green in color, and as they mature, they become yellow. On some areas of the skin, an orange "tan" may appear, which is quite acceptable.

The pulp of the pear is juicy, but quite dense. Milky in color, slightly nutmeg in taste, with pleasant sourness. Unusually tasty and aromatic.

Ripening dates - late summer. The tree pleases with fruits for the fourth year from the time of planting. Fruiting begins from August to mid-September.

The yield of this fruit variety is high. It is possible to harvest up to 50 kg on average from one fruit tree.

Vidnaya is a representative of self-fertile varieties with a late but generous harvest. But, despite the self-fertility, it is recommended to plant a pollinator near the tree, for example, the Rogneda pear variety. Thus, it will be possible to obtain extremely large and numerous fruits.

The landing algorithm consists of the following stages.

• The roots of the plant are immersed in a biostimulator or in a 3% solution of potassium permanganate for 24 hours. After that, clay with a mullein is applied to them for a couple of hours, until it dries.

• A stick is set in the center in the hole, in size one and a half times higher than the seedling. It will serve as a support for the tree.

• Before lowering into the hole, the roots must be straightened.

• The root collar should be placed 7-8 cm above the ground.

• Cover the seedling with earth, tamp it and tie the pear tree to the support.

• A groove is formed around the tree at a distance of half a meter from the trunk.

• The seedling is watered with warm water, using about 40 liters per watering.

If you plan to plant a plant in the southern region, it is better to do it at the end of September or in the first days of the month following it. During the winter season, the seedling will get stronger and will be able to take root well. With the onset of spring and an increase in air temperature, the tree will grow.

In changeable or cold climates, planting should not be done until mid-April. The soil is already warmed up by the spring sun and saturated with moisture from melt water. However, planting should be done promptly, as long as there are no buds on the plant.

A spacious and sunny garden plot is suitable for Vidnaya. If you plant it in the shade, you can get tasteless fruit. And also this will entail a decrease in yield at times.

It is advisable to plant the pear so that there is a fence from the north of it, protecting it from being blown by cold winds.

And also a pear does not tolerate stagnant water and perishes in wetlands. If it is planted in a lowland, you will have to provide drainage or plant a tree on a small hill. It is important to remember that groundwater should not come closer than 2 m to the surface.

The Vidnaya variety shows itself better on black soil, sandy loam and slightly acidic soil.

You need to prepare the site 6 months before planting. For a particular variety, the following rules are recommended.

• The planting hole is dug about 1 m deep and 80 cm in diameter.

• The upper soil layer (about 20 cm) is mixed with rotted manure in an amount of 25-30 kg, a kilogram of superphosphate, 0.08 g of potassium nitrate and about 1 kg of wood ash are introduced.

• The soil mixture is stirred and a hole is poured, forming a mound.

Caring for a pear tree consists of timely pruning, moderate watering and periodic feeding. Formative pruning plays an important role in the development of the tree. It is produced in early spring.

A young seedling needs a weekly watering of 18-20 liters of warm water. For an adult tree 3-5 years old, irrigation is required every two weeks. The volume of water is reduced to 60-70 liters. A fruit tree 6 years old and older can get by with several waterings throughout the year. Sprinkling is considered the most effective method for pears.

If all the recommendations are followed during planting, fertilizers will be needed no earlier than a couple of years after planting.

Fertilizers with nitrogen, for example, urea (ammonium nitrate), are required only in the spring, when the shoots are growing. Normally, the consumption is about 35 kg / ha. Organic matter is applied once every 2-3 years. Humus is suitable for this purpose, but the use of compost will produce the same effect. Top dressing with potassium and phosphorus is applied in the fall.

Pear Vidnaya is to be fed up to 3 times a year. The procedure is performed during or after it.

It is resistant to scab and powdery mildew infestation, but there are many other hazards to this fruit tree. It is easier to prevent infection than to treat the tree later. For this, prevention is carried out in spring and autumn.

For processing, you will need insecticides or components to combat folk methods. During the active growing season, the tree is treated with a finely dispersed stream of a mixture of water and laundry soap with wood ash, with soda ash. The procedure is required once every 14 days. The solution with ash also has a nutritional function due to its beneficial mineral composition.

The fruit is usually eaten fresh, unprocessed, dried. In addition, pieces of fruit are added to baked goods, they are used to prepare jam, homemade compotes, aromatic jams and gummy marmalade.

There are not so many cons of the hybrid variety Vidnaya. Fresh harvest is stored for up to 7-9 days. Pears are characterized by uneven ripening, so it is advisable to collect them in several stages. The difficulty sometimes lies in reaching for the branches, since the tree is tall and spreading.

Vidnaya attracts with its rich taste and fruit stability. An unpretentious tree can be grown even by an inexperienced gardener. In addition, a frost-resistant culture can grow even in harsh climates.