Pear Memory of Zhegalov: description of the variety, photos, reviews

Content

1 Description of the variety
2 Productivity of the variety
3 Boarding order
- 3.1 Preparing the site
- 3.2 Sequence of work
4 Variety care
5 Reviews from gardeners
6 Conclusion

Memory Zhegalov is a late autumn variety of pear named after the famous Russian geneticist. The variety was bred by S.P. Potapov and S.T. Chizhov by crossing pears Forest beauty and Olga. Since the 80s of the twentieth century, the variety has become widespread in the Central region.

Description of the variety

According to the description of the variety, photos and reviews, the Memory of Zhegalov pear has a number of features:

medium-sized trees;
the variety grows quickly;
sparse spreading crown;
in a young pear the shape of the crown resembles a funnel;
during the fruiting period the crown has an oval shape;
the location of the skeletal shoots is vertical with a slope;
the tree trunk is gray;
the branches are distinguished by a light gray tint;
weak tendency to form shoots;
curved shoots;
dark green elongated leaves;
one brush contains 5-7 inflorescences.

The fruits of the Pamyat Zhegalova variety have a number of distinctive features:

weight 120-140 g;
individual fruits on the tree reach a mass of 200 g;
smooth surface;
obovate pear shape;
thin glossy skin;
greenish or bright yellow color of the fruit;
sometimes a dull reddish blush appears;
small numerous dots on the peel;
the number of seeds in the fruits is from 5 to 7;
juicy and aromatic pulp of white or yellowish color;
sweet and sour taste, astringency is felt.

Productivity of the variety

The pear variety Memory Zhegalov is classified as early fruiting. The tree produces a stable harvest. Up to 40 kg of fruits are harvested from one tree. Sometimes there is fruit shedding. The color of the seeds indicates their ripeness. If it is white, then after a week you can start harvesting.

Pear ripening occurs in the fall at the end of September. The fruits can be stored in a cool room for a month. At zero temperature the shelf life is up to 120 days.

Important! The taste of the variety appears best after being removed from the tree and stored in room conditions for 7-14 days.

The variety Memory of Zhegalov has universal application. It is used fresh for making preserves, jams, compotes and other homemade preparations. Transportability of fruits remains at an average level.

Boarding order

Planting work is carried out in spring or autumn. The pear is planted in well-lit areas. The soil must first be dug up and fertilized. The tree is placed in pre-prepared holes. Particular attention is paid to the quality of the soil, which must remain loose and fertile.

Preparing the site

Pear prefers areas without shade, constantly illuminated by the sun. The tree is removed from buildings by 3 m or more. If you plan to plant different varieties, then leave 5 m between them.

It is best to choose a flat place where there is no stagnant water. Groundwater should lie at a level of 3 m and below.

Advice! Before planting, the area is dug up, humus (1 bucket) and superphosphate (0.5 kg) are added.

The soil under the pear should remain loose, absorb moisture well and be saturated with air. The tree grows slowly on clay soils. It is not recommended to plant it next to rowan trees, since they are only attacked by pests.

Sequence of work

The procedure for planting a pear Memory Zhegalov includes a number of stages:

In the fall, a hole is prepared, the dimensions of which depend on the size of the young tree. On average, the depth of the hole will be 0.8 m and the diameter will be 1 m.
Place 2 buckets of soil, compost and peat at the bottom of the hole. Adding wood ash will help increase soil fertility.
In the spring, a wooden support is driven into the center of the hole and the soil is loosened.
A pear at the age of 2 years is selected for planting. Before planting, dry and damaged shoots are removed from the seedling. If a tree with a closed root system is purchased, then planting is carried out with an earthen clod. There should be no buds on the seedling if planting is carried out in the spring. When carrying out work in the autumn, the leaves should fall from the tree.
The tree is placed in a hole, the roots are straightened and covered with soil.
The soil must be compacted and watered abundantly.
The plant is tied to a support.
The soil is mulched with peat, sawdust or humus.

Variety care

According to the description, photos and reviews, the Memory of Zhegalov pear is characterized by average winter hardiness and the ability to tolerate extreme climatic conditions.

The variety needs care, which includes watering, fertilizing and pruning the tree. For prevention, it is recommended to treat the garden against diseases and pests.

Watering pears

Memory of Zhegalov pear seedlings are watered using the sprinkling method, which involves spraying a stream of water. You can introduce moisture into the tree trunk circle under the root.

Advice! 30 liters of water is enough for one tree.

The intensity of watering an adult pear depends on the time of year and weather conditions. In spring, the tree is watered when the top layer dries. Typically, fruit trees are watered twice during the spring.

In summer, two waterings are enough. The first of them is held in early June, the next one in mid-June. If the weather is dry, additional watering will be required in August. In autumn, one watering in early September is sufficient.

Feeding scheme

In the spring, the Pamyat Zhegalov pear is fed with nitrogen fertilizer, which promotes green growth. You can use natural fertilizer in the form of bird droppings. A 10-liter bucket of water takes 0.5 kg of litter. It is infused for 24 hours, after which the pear is watered at the root.

In summer, the tree requires phosphorus and potassium to produce fruit. These microelements are introduced by spraying the plantings. The first treatment is carried out in mid-July, the subsequent one – after 3 weeks. Add 15 g of superphosphate and potassium sulfide to a large bucket of water.

Advice! Spraying must be carried out in cold summers, since under such conditions the root system absorbs nutrients more slowly.

In the fall, phosphorus and potassium are reapplied under the pear tree. Under one tree, 30 g of superphosphate and 15 g of potassium salt are embedded in the soil. You can prepare a solution from these components and pour it over the pear.

Pear pruning

Proper pruning promotes the formation of the tree crown and increases productivity. During the season, the pear tree is pruned several times:

In the spring, branches growing vertically, as well as broken or frozen shoots, are removed. Several fruit buds are left on the skeletal branches.
In summer, minimal care is provided for the crown.If the tree has grown greatly, then you need to thin out the branches.
At the end of August, damaged and dry shoots are removed from the pear. Annual branches are cut by a third to leave a few buds. Next year new shoots will grow from them.

Important! The cuts are made at right angles using pruning shears, then treated with garden varnish.

Main pollinators

The pear variety Memory of Zhegalov is self-sterile and therefore requires the presence of pollinators. It is best to plant varieties next to it Bergamot Moscow, Elegant Efimova, Marble, Yakovleva's Favorite. In cold regions it is recommended to plant Chizhovskaya pear, which has good winter hardiness.

Pear pollination is carried out by bees, which fly only in clear weather. The wind does not carry pollen because pear pollen is quite heavy. Pollinators are planted as close to each other as possible. Another option is to graft different varieties on the same tree.

Protection from diseases and pests

The Pamyat Zhegalova variety is characterized by increased resistance to scab and other diseases. To prevent diseases, plants are sprayed with 1% Bordeaux mixture. The procedure is carried out in the fall after the leaves fall or in the spring before the buds open.

The pear is attacked by various pests: gall mite, copperhead, scale insect, etc. To repel pests, colloidal sulfur is used, the trees are treated with Karbofos or Nitrafen.

Reviews from gardeners

Egor, 58 years old, Moscow

The Memory of Zhegalov pear has been growing on my plot for 10 years. A tree with many leaves, grows very quickly. I learned from reviews, photos and descriptions of the Memory of Zhegalov pear that it should produce fruits weighing 110 g. However, I collect fruits from 200 g.Probably, the constant fertilizing has an effect, and my place for fruit trees is good, always illuminated by the sun and protected from the wind.

Olga, 35 years old, Samara

Memory Zhegalov is a very good variety, constantly producing high yields. Last year there were so many fruits on the tree that we had to put up supports. As a result, more than 15 boxes of harvest were collected. I decided that next year few fruits would be born, but after a harsh winter, the pear again pleased me with its harvest. True, the fruits turned out to be smaller, weighing about 90 g.

Svetlana, 55 years old, Kursk

Several years ago I planted the Pamyat Zhegalov pear based on the description of the variety, photos and reviews on the Internet. The variety turned out to be winter-hardy and very productive. I collect the fruits at the end of September. I liked that the fruits last until January. This is usually typical for apples, but pears are quickly eaten. Next to the Memory of Zhegalov there are other trees for pollination: Cathedral and Pava.

Conclusion

The Memory of Zhegalov pear is characterized by medium-late ripening. The fruits of the variety are distinguished by good taste and juiciness, suitable for personal use, processing and sale.

The pear is planted in prepared holes in illuminated areas with fertile soil. A special feature of the variety is its resistance to adverse weather conditions, winter frosts and diseases. Pollinator trees are planted in close proximity to the variety.