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The Talgar Beauty pear was born in Kazakhstan from the seeds of the Belgian Forest Beauty pear. Breeder A.N. Katseyok bred it by free pollination at the Kazakh Research Institute of Fruit Growing and Viticulture. Since 1960, the variety has undergone state tests, and only in 1991 the pear was zoned in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic.
Description of the crown
The pear tree is a southern plant and Talgarka is no exception. This variety of pears grows best in the southern regions of Russia. Stavropol region, Krasnodar region, Caucasus, Crimea are the habitat of this pear tree. The territories of Ukraine and Moldova are well suited for this variety of pears.
It is better to start the description of the pear variety Talgarskaya beauty with a photo of the crown of a pear tree.
The crown of a pear tree is pyramidal in shape with a wide base. The tree is of average height - 3 m. The crown density of a tree of this variety is average. Branches of the second or more orders are hanging. Fruits are mainly formed on the ringlets.
The bark on the standard tree trunk and first order branches is gray. During the growth process, the old “tight” bark comes off the tree trunk and branches in scales. Shoots of the second order with brown bark, medium size, pubescent.The buds are large, conical, pubescent.
The leaves of the tree are dark green, smooth, large. The leaves are ovoid in shape with an elongated pointed tip. The leaves are slightly concave in the middle. The edges of the leaves are jagged. The leaves are planted on long petioles.
Talgarka belongs to the autumn group of fruit trees. Pear trees of other varieties, also belonging to the autumn group, are planted next to Talgarka: Kucheryanka, Hoverla, Lyubimitsa Klappa, conference and others.
Description of fruits
The description of the Talgar beauty pear fruit can begin with photos and reviews about it from those who have tried these fruits. As you can see in the photo, the Talgar pear has an irregular “one-sided” shape of the fruit.
Fruit buyers are often concerned about this irregular shape of pears. In this case, there is no reason to worry. But there is also a reason why the fruits of the Talgar beauty pear become ugly. Not just irregularly shaped, but ugly. Cause: pear tree disease - scab. If scab affects fruits at an early stage of development, the fruits grow disfigured. If the fruit is damaged at a late stage, a dark brown, almost black, spot appears on the pear, under which suberized tissue forms. As long as the fruit is small and there are no cracks on the spot, the fruit is not in danger. As the size of the fruit increases, the spot cracks, and pathogenic bacteria penetrate into the pear through the cracks.
The weight of an average-sized fruit is 170 g. Sometimes pears can grow up to 250 g. By the time of picking, the color of the fruit should be light yellow.Most of the surface of the pear skin is occupied by a bright dark pink blush. The skin of a ripe pear is shiny, smooth, and of medium thickness. Small dots are visible on the inside of the pear skin, green on the main color and white on the “blush”. The fruit pulp is creamy, medium-density, granular.
The pear stalk is curved, medium in size. The cup is open, the saucer is smooth, narrow, and deep. The funnel is small in the fetus and may be completely absent. The core of the fruit is elliptical, medium in size. The seeds are closed, small.
Reviews about the taste of the Talgar beauty pear are extremely positive. Talgarka's specific pear aroma is weak. The pulp is sweet and crispy.
Sugar in pear is 9%, and acid is only 0.37%. The fruits are very juicy and are well suited for making juices.
Gardeners highly appreciate the productive characteristics of the Talgar beauty pear, since this pear tree does not have lean years due to its “fault.” Talgarka begins to bear fruit at the age of 5 years.
Peculiarities
The ripening period for the Talgar beauty pear is early September in the southern regions. To the north, the dates may shift to a later time. But according to reviews from experimental gardeners, the Talgar beauty pear in the Moscow region freezes out in cold winters. The only way to save the tree is to graft it onto a frost-resistant rootstock. This measure also does not guarantee that the pear will not freeze in winter, but its chances of survival increase.
Since in cold regions the growing season begins later and ends earlier than in the southern regions, in central Russia the ripening period of the Talgar pear shifts to the time of autumn frosts and the fruits must be harvested prematurely in order to preserve the harvest.
Ripening
The issue of ripening applies more to Talgar beauty pears grown in the Moscow region. The produce of fruit trees is not considered capable of ripening after being picked from the branch. It is always better if the pear ripens on the branch. But due to bad weather or the imminent onset of frost, especially in the northern regions, the harvest sometimes has to be harvested ahead of time. If the difference between the time when the Talgar beauty pear should have been harvested and the date of the actual harvest is small, the pears can ripen with the correct storage technology.
If the pears were not even picked at the stage of technical ripeness, but earlier, then it is important to know how to properly ripen Talgarka green pears. The ripening technology is simple, but with a large harvest, proper storage of fruits can be problematic.
How to set up a ripening area
To ripen fruit, you will need a lockable box with a layer of newspaper or toilet paper. You can use a plastic bag. Fruits are placed in a box/bag so that there is a possibility of free air exchange between them. Toilet paper is placed in the bag along with the fruit. Paper is needed to absorb moisture that will be released when the pears “breathe”. Along with green fruits, place 2-3 ripe fruits in a container.
Ripe fruits and vegetables release ethanol gas, which speeds up the ripening process.Without ethanol, green fruits may not ripen at all.
The box is closed and the bag is tied to prevent loss of ethanol. The fruits are checked periodically. If necessary, replace wet paper with dry paper.
Storage
Talgar beauty pears are stored in a cool place with a temperature of about 10°C. Fruits are laid out on straw or sawdust. If you need to place fruits in several rows, they must be covered with straw. The pears should not touch each other. Talgarka, picked at the stage of technical ripeness, can be stored until the end of winter. If the fruits are ripened on the tree, they last no longer than a month, although such pears are tastier. Therefore, everyone answers the question “when to remove the Talgar beauty pears” for themselves. Depending on your desires. If you need to preserve fruit for a long time, they are picked before full ripeness. If you plan to make jam, liqueur, or just eat now, it is more profitable to wait until the fruits are completely ripe.
Advantages
In the description of the Talgar Beauty pear, the advantages of the variety include its early ripening, good keeping quality of fruits, high taste, good transportability, disease resistance, and frost resistance.
But reviews about the Talgar Beauty pear variety are quite contradictory. Some people like the cloying sweetness of the fruit, while others find the taste bland. Therefore, a large amount of sugar can be attributed to both advantages and disadvantages. Much depends on how the fruit is used.
Frost resistance, judging by the reviews about planting and caring for the Talgar beauty pear, is also a controversial point and largely depends on the clone that the summer resident is trying to grow. At the same time, it is not possible to find out the origin of the seedling.Because of this, in the middle zone, buying this variety turns into a lottery. Maybe you'll be lucky and the seedling will be quite hardened. Or maybe not.
Flaws
The main disadvantage of the Talgar beauty pear, judging by the description and photo, is the appearance of dark spots on the pulp if the fruit harvest is late. This happens because the ripe fruit is soft and is damaged by the slightest pressure. Fruits at the technical stage of ripeness do not have such a disadvantage.
Also, not everyone may like the crispy pulp of fruits at the stage of technical maturity. But this is a matter of personal preference.
Growing
Talgarka is an unpretentious variety and takes root well almost everywhere, except for clay, sandy or waterlogged soil. Other types of soil are considered suitable for this pear tree.
The description of the Talgar beauty pear, as well as photos and reviews of planting seedlings of this variety, unanimously agree that the best time for trees with an open root system is autumn. In the time before frost, the tree's root system will have time to adapt to new conditions, and in the spring it will actively begin to grow. When planted in the fall, pear seedlings already form and open buds in the spring. If time is lost, you can plant a pear tree in the spring, but in this case, the full development of the seedling will begin only next year.
Ideally, young trees are not allowed to bloom for a couple of years so that the root system can develop fully.
Selecting a location
Pear trees require good lighting, therefore, when choosing a place for Talgarka, you need to allocate an area open to sunlight on the south, west or southwest side of the dacha. In this case, the tree will receive enough sunlight to set a sufficient number of fruits, and the fruits will acquire the blush characteristic of Talgarka.
When purchasing seedlings from a nursery, it is better not to skimp and take a little more young trees than you plan to leave in the garden. Some seedlings may not take root.
The permissible distance between mature Talgarok pear trees is 4-5 m. To ensure that the space between the pears is not empty, it can be planted with berry bushes.
How to plant a pear seedling:
- A hole for a pear tree is dug 2 weeks before the planned planting of the seedling. The top fertile layer is removed first and laid in one direction, the bottom one in the other. The size of the hole is determined by the size of the pear seedling, but the average size is: 0.6 m deep, 1.5 m in diameter;
- Fertilizers are added to the soil before planting. Only the top fertile layer of soil is used, to which about 3 to 4 buckets of rotted compost or manure are added. If the soil is highly acidic, 1 – 2 cups of ash;
- the resulting mixture is poured into the hole, making a mound. A support stake is driven into the top of the mound. Stake length 1.4 m, diameter 5 cm;
- The pear seedling is prepared for planting by inspecting and trimming dry and rotten roots. If the root system of the seedling has dried out during storage, the pear tree is placed in water for a couple of days;
- It is better to plant a pear tree together, while one holds the pear seedling, the other fills it with fertile soil around it;
- after planting the pear tree, the soil is carefully compacted by hand;
- penultimate planting point: watering the pear seedling with 2 - 3 buckets of water;
- In order to retain moisture in the soil longer, the hole under the pear seedling should be mulched with dry leaves, straw or sawdust.
Watering
Pear trees need watering in spring and summer. The amount of water and frequency of watering depends on specific weather conditions and the tree’s need for water. Average water consumption: 30 – 40 liters per 1 m². Water consumption increases in dry and hot weather. At the beginning of fruit ripening, watering is slightly reduced to give the fruits the opportunity to gain sugar.
Trimming
When pruning, the crown of pear trees is formed, preventing overcrowding and disease, as well as providing the set fruits with sufficient sunlight. If you do not regularly prune pear trees, the branches, as they grow, will no longer receive enough light, and the yield will begin to fall.
The first pruning of a pear tree is carried out after planting. The skeletal branches of a two-year-old pear seedling are cut off.Not all, but 4 of those located at approximately the same distance. The side branches of a 2-year-old pear tree are also shortened by a quarter. An annual seedling is cut to a height of 55 cm.
An adult pear tree is pruned every spring, thinning out the branches and removing diseased and old branches that rob the tree of its vital juices. Dry branches must be removed.
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Conclusion
Talgarka is a pear variety with good taste, suitable for making juices, jams and fruit mixtures. But when growing fruit, gardeners may be faced with the inability of pear trees of this variety to withstand severe frosts.
