Content
- 1 Description of the pear variety Krasulya
- 2 Fruit characteristics
- 3 Pros and cons of the Krasulya variety
- 4 Optimal growing conditions
- 5 Planting and caring for Krasulya pear
- 6 Pollinators of Krasulya pear
- 7 Productivity
- 8 Diseases and pests
- 9 Reviews from gardeners about the pear variety Krasulya
- 10 Conclusion
The description of the Krasulya pear presents this variety as a variety of very early ripening. The parent varieties of the species are the Little Joy pear and the Late pear, and it received its name for the rich color of the fruits - as they ripen, they change color from pale pink to a bright crimson hue. The Krasulya pear is zoned primarily for cultivation in the Urals, however, it bears fruit well in many other regions of central Russia. The key characteristic of the variety is the tree’s high cold resistance, which makes it possible to cultivate this variety in unfavorable climatic conditions.
Description of the pear variety Krasulya
Krasulya pears belong to the medium-sized category - the height of mature trees rarely exceeds 4 m. As the pear grows, it forms a spreading, rounded crown. The branches of the tree grow almost parallel to the ground, slightly bending their ends upward.
The trunk of the Krasulya variety has a slightly curved shape. The tree bark is peeling.
The leaves of the variety are round, wide, with jagged edges.The leaf blade is not pubescent, unlike the shoots and petioles. Flower buds are large, elongated in shape. Fruiting of the Krasulya pear is mixed - the tree produces fruits both on young shoots and on last year's branches.
The flowers of the variety are large, white, reminiscent of a bowl in appearance. The Krasulya pear blossoms abundantly. It starts in mid-May.
Fruit characteristics
The fruits of the Krasulya pear variety are round in shape, but slightly flattened. Their weight varies from 85 g to 120 g. The fruit of the Krasulya pear does not have a funnel, typical of most varieties. Instead, there is a small growth on the fruits, by which this variety can be recognized.
The ripe fruits of the Krasulya pear have an attractive appearance, which formed the basis for the name of the variety. The skin of pears is smooth to the touch, glossy and very delicate.
The color of the fruit is light green with a yellow tint, however, over time, the pears take on red and crimson tones. At the same time, tiny dark dots are visible on the skin.
The pulp of the fruit is tender, slightly loose. Reviews often emphasize the creamy texture of pears and the light oiliness of the fruit. The taste is moderately sweet, without cloying notes.
Pros and cons of the Krasulya variety
In reviews, gardeners mostly note the following advantages of the Krasulya variety:
- attractive appearance of the fruit;
- early stages of ripening;
- excellent taste;
- high winter hardiness;
- good immunity - the pear is resistant to diseases such as scab, fire blight and gall mite;
- high yield rates;
- high sugar content of fruits - during cooking and canning, the amount of additional sugar is reduced significantly.
Despite the rather extensive list of positive qualities of the Krasulya pear, this variety is also not without its disadvantages, which include:
- relatively small fruit size;
- the sweet taste of the fruit may seem cloying to some people;
- the presence of thorns on the shoots;
- short shelf life of the harvested crop - the fruits must be sold or processed within 1-2 weeks.
Optimal growing conditions
When choosing a site for growing Krasulya pears, you should focus on sunny places, reliably protected from gusts of strong wind. It is also important to pay attention to the level of groundwater in the selected area - it must be at least 2 m below the ground surface.
The composition of the soil is not particularly important, however, plantings, of course, develop better on fertile, loose soils. The planting hole for the pear is dug 2 weeks before planting.
Planting and caring for Krasulya pear
Caring for the Krasulya pear variety involves standard procedures for a gardener:
- weeding;
- loosening the tree trunk circle;
- regular watering;
- timely pruning;
- whitewashing the trunk and skeletal branches;
- preventive measures against pests and diseases;
- cleaning the tree trunk circle from debris and fallen leaves;
- shelter for the winter.
The Krasulya pear variety is planted in the spring, in April.In this case, you should wait until the weather is consistently warm, since the last winter frosts can cause the roots of the seedlings to freeze.
Landing rules
Krasulya pears are planted both in spring and autumn. It is recommended to plant trees at a distance of 3-5 m from each other. The variety develops best in areas with loamy and sandy loam soil. Soil acidity should be moderate.
The optimal size of the planting hole is 70-90 cm in diameter and 1 m in depth.
The landing procedure looks like this:
- A nutrient soil mixture is placed at the bottom of the planting hole. It is made independently by mixing earth dug from a hole with humus (2 buckets), sand (1 bucket), potassium chloride (0.5 kg), ash (1 kg), superphosphate (0.5 kg) and dolomite flour (half a bucket) . Fill the hole 1/3 with the resulting mixture.
- After 4-5 days, a small peg is driven in a little from the center - it should be at least 50 cm above ground level.
- A mound of earth from the garden plot is poured into the center of the hole. The roots of the seedling are laid on top of this mound.
- The root system is covered with soil and lightly compacted, without pressing the soil too hard. The root collar should be above ground level.
- The trunk of the seedling is tied to a peg.
- Along the edge of the trunk circle, at a distance of 30 cm from the plant, a small hole is dug for watering. 5 liters of water are poured into it.
- The planting procedure is completed by mulching the seedling. Peat or compost can be used as mulch.
Watering and fertilizing
The Krasulya variety is watered regularly, however, the plantings cannot be flooded - stagnation of water in the soil leads to rotting of the tree root system. The recommended frequency of watering is 2-3 times a month, however, you should largely focus on weather conditions. If it often rains in the growing region, then reduce watering. During periods of abnormal heat and prolonged drought, plantings are watered more often.
One tree uses an average of 3 buckets of water.
They begin to feed the Krasulya variety in the 2nd year of life. After this, fertilizers are applied to the soil every 3-4 years. In the spring, preference is given to nitrogen-containing organic fertilizers, however, at the end of summer and autumn, gardeners switch to fertilizing with phosphorus and potassium.
Trimming
In order to form the correct crown, seedlings are pruned immediately after planting. The growth of young shoots is stimulated by cutting shoots to 1/3 of the total length.
In a pear about 2 years old, the second largest shoot is shortened by 2/3. The remaining branches are cut by 1/3.
Trees older than 3 years are pruned exclusively for sanitary purposes. Shoots growing inside the crown are cut off from pears, and broken and dried branches are also removed.
Whitewash
It is recommended to cover the pear trunk with whitewash in November or December. This is done in order to provide the tree with protection from frost damage and sunburn in the spring, when the snow begins to melt.
Preparing for winter
Krasulya pear is a winter-hardy variety that is not insulated in central Russia.This does not apply to young seedlings, which are still too weak to survive low temperatures. It is better to cover trees under 2 years of age for the winter by first sprinkling the tree trunk with mulch.
Covering the trunk with spruce branches will provide protection from rodents.
Pollinators of Krasulya pear
Krasulya pear is not a self-pollinating variety. In order for the plantings to bear fruit, other varieties of pears should be planted nearby for cross-pollination. The best candidates for this role are the pear varieties Severyanka and Raduzhnaya.
Productivity
One of the leading features of the Krasulya variety is its consistently high yield. Fruiting of this species begins in the 5th year of life.
From 1 adult tree, from 35 kg to 50 kg of fruits are collected. Pears ripen by early August.
Diseases and pests
The Krasulya pear is quite resistant to pests and rarely gets sick. This not only makes it easier to care for garden crops, but also allows you to save on chemical and natural treatments for fungus and other infections.
On the other hand, this does not mean that the Krasul pear is never affected by diseases. In particular, the variety is quite vulnerable to the following diseases:
- powdery mildew;
- fruit rot;
- rust.
The fact that pears have been affected by powdery mildew is indicated by whitish spots on the leaves of the trees. The risk of plantings being damaged by powdery mildew can be minimized through preventive measures in the spring months.The disease is prevented by timely treating the tree with a solution of colloidal sulfur every 2 weeks. 2-3 sprayings per spring are enough. In autumn, the variety is treated with Bordeaux mixture.
If the pear does get sick, the fight against powdery mildew is carried out using potent chemicals. The following drugs are suitable for this:
- "Topaz";
- "Skor";
- "Vitaros";
- "Previkur".
Fruit rot overtakes Krasulya pear plantings during periods of high humidity - in the summer, when it rains too often. The first signs of the disease are the appearance of brownish spots on the pulp of the fruit.
Prevention of fruit rot involves treating trees with Bordeaux mixture and urea solution.
Krasulya pears are sprayed against rust with the following fungicides:
- "Strobe";
- "Home";
- "Medex";
- "Azofos".
Treatments are carried out both before and after flowering.
Pests practically do not bother this variety, however, the most likely threats to plantings can be identified:
- leaf roller;
- pear sucker;
- pear moth.
Any industrial insecticide is suitable to combat these insects. Well proven:
- "Karbofos";
- "Fitoverm";
- "Iskra-M";
- "Kinmiks";
- "Decis".
There are also traditional ways to protect plantings from pests:
- Leaf roller larvae are destroyed using an infusion of tobacco and shag. To do this, 200 g of tobacco is mixed with 200 g of shag and poured with 10 liters of water. The resulting solution is kept for 2 days, filtered and diluted with another 5 liters of water. The infusion is used to spray pears.
- Adult pear worms are repelled by fumigation of trees with tobacco smoke.
- In the spring, the pear moth is caught in special fishing belts that are attached to tree trunks.Butterflies are caught using baits.
Reviews from gardeners about the pear variety Krasulya
Conclusion
Description of the Krasulya pear attracts both professional farmers and amateur gardeners.This variety is especially valued in regions with unfavorable climatic conditions, since Krasulya is able to withstand fairly low temperatures without harm to subsequent fruiting. The unpretentiousness and precocity of this species also formed the basis of its popularity, although it was bred quite recently. Finally, the attractive appearance of the fruits of the Krasulya pear allows the variety to be grown for sale - the harvest is quickly sold out.
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