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Late pear varieties have their own characteristics. They are valued for their long shelf life. The following are photos and names of late varieties of pears. Hybrids are intended for planting in temperate climates.
Pros and cons of late-ripening pear varieties
Autumn and winter pears are distinguished by later fruiting. The harvest is harvested from September to October, when the fruits are not yet ripe. They usually have dense flesh and a greenish color. During storage, the fruits become softer and more tasty, and the skin acquires a yellowish tint. The storage period ranges from 110 to 150 days.
The main advantages of late-ripening pears:
- the ability to harvest when the main fruiting season is over;
- long shelf life, including until the New Year;
- good taste, which manifests itself within 1-2 months;
- high transportability;
- not prone to shedding;
- universal purpose.
Disadvantages of late varieties:
- long period of harvest ripening;
- eating fruits at the stage of technical maturity;
- providing conditions for ripening.
Late varieties of pears for the middle zone
The middle zone includes regions located in the central European part of Russia. Until recently, it was believed that the crop was not suitable for planting in such a climate. However, breeders managed to obtain varieties that are resistant to frost, high humidity and temperature fluctuations.
Varieties of late pears photo with name for the middle zone:
- Belarusian late. The variety was bred by Belarusian breeders. A tree of moderate growth, with a dense crown. The fruits are regular in shape, reach 110 g. The skin is dry and rough, green in color with a pink blush. The pulp is oily, fine-grained, the taste is sweetish, and very refreshing. The harvest is ready for harvest in the late period: in mid-September. The variety is characterized by productivity, but is susceptible to scab.
- Novella. Late hybrid with a sparse crown. The fruits are enlarged, even, weighing 180-260 g. The harvest is tightly held on the branches until harvesting. The main color is grey-green, becoming yellow with reddish spots when ripe. The pulp is sweet with a sour taste and produces a lot of juice. The variety is fast-growing, resistant to diseases and frost. The main disadvantage is the average yield.
- Otradnenskaya. A standard type tree with a spreading crown. A medium-sized pear, yellowish in color with a blurred blush. Otradnenskaya is resistant to sudden changes in weather (cold temperatures, drought), and is not susceptible to scab and other diseases. Productivity is high and stable. Otradnenskaya is used for processing; they are well stored and transported. The variety is characterized by winter hardiness and early fruiting.
- Extravaganza. Tree up to 3 m high. Late fruiting variety, bears fruits up to 200 g. Inside they are white, juicy, slightly dense. The taste is sweet, without tart or sour notes. The pear bears fruit for 5 years.The harvest is harvested from the second half of September. Extravaganza is resistant to diseases, is rarely damaged by pests, and tolerates extreme weather conditions. The purpose is universal.
- Yuryevskaya. Refers to early winter hybrids. A vigorous tree with a pyramidal crown. Pear fruits weighing up to 130 g, shortened in shape. The skin is green-yellow with a brown blush. The pulp is greenish in color, juicy, sweet and sour. Tasting properties are rated 4.5 points. The harvest from Yuryevskaya is ready for harvest in early October. Storage until the last days of December.Advice! To extend shelf life, pears are kept in wooden boxes. Paper is placed between the fruits.
- Hera. Late variety with a compact sparse crown. The fruits grow up to 200 g. The skin is greenish and has reddish spots. The pulp has small grains, sweet with sour notes. Fruiting starts after 4 years. Resistance to diseases and frost is high. Technical maturity occurs at the end of September. Storage duration is up to 5 months.
- Miraculous. Late fruiting variety. A tree with a spreading crown. Fruits weighing 130 g, slightly flattened. The color is green-yellow, there is a red blush. Inside the pear is tender, slightly granular, sweet and sour. Ripens at the end of September. Increased winter hardiness, the tree is slightly susceptible to diseases and pests. The harvest is stored for 150 days.
- February souvenir. A vigorous, late-bearing pear. The fruits are large, reaching 130-200 g, and have a regular elongated shape. When ripe they turn yellow. The pulp is tender, produces a lot of juice, and has a sweet and sour taste. The harvest is harvested in the second ten days of September. Storage period - up to 150 days.The variety is resistant to diseases, winter hardiness is average.
Late pear varieties for the Rostov region
The Rostov region occupies an intermediate position between the warm south and the middle zone. The region is characterized by fertile soils, a warm climate, and an abundance of sunny days. This allows gardeners to grow different varieties of pear.
The latest pears for growing in the Rostov region:
- curé or Williams winter. Early winter hybrid of unknown origin. The tree is large and spreading. Pear weighs 200 g, sometimes grows up to 500 g. The pulp is white, sweet with a sour taste. As it ripens, the skin changes color from green to light yellow. The pear is stored for storage at the end of September. To increase winter hardiness, Curet cuttings are grafted onto quince rootstock.
- Talgarskaya Beauty. A hybrid of Kazakhstani selection has become widespread in the southern regions. Medium-sized pear, pyramidal crown. Fruits weighing 170 g, smooth, with smooth skin and a bright spot. The pulp is juicy, crispy, very sweet, and has a table purpose. The harvest is ready for harvest at the end of September, after 1-2 months it reaches consumer maturity. The variety is early-bearing, resistant to drought and winter cold, and unpretentious in care.
- Bere Russian. The pear is late ripening and has the appearance of a pyramidal tree. Fruits up to 160 g, conical in shape. The color is golden yellow with a burgundy spot. The pulp is sourish-sweet, the taste is rated 4.7 points. Fruiting begins in the 7th year. The harvest reaches technical ripeness in mid-September and is stored for 3 months. Winter hardiness is average. It has high resistance to scab and powdery mildew.
- Honey. Late ripening pear. The tree grows up to 2 m and has a compact pyramidal crown.Ripening in mid-September. The pear is large, weighing from 300 to 500 g. The skin is smooth, thin, yellow-green in color. The pulp is very sweet and juicy. Taste quality was rated 5 points. It is partially self-fertile and has high productivity. The pear tolerates severe frosts, does not crumble, and begins to bear fruit in the 2nd year. Important! The harvest is harvested in dry weather; gloves must be worn.
- Saint Germain. An old French hybrid. The tree is tall with a wide crown. The fruits are elongated, with a strong skin, yellow in color. The whitish pulp releases a lot of juice. The harvest begins at the end of September. The storage period in cool conditions is until January. Fruiting is abundant. Prefers fertile soil with good moisture. Requires constant spraying against scab.
- Verbena. Standard type tree with a pyramidal crown. The fruits are one-dimensional, regular in shape, lemon-yellow in color. The pulp is sweet and sour, with a spicy flavor, fine-grained, medium juicy. Fruiting is abundant, the harvest has commercial quality. Verbena is resistant to fungal diseases, but has below average winter hardiness.
Late pear varieties for the Voronezh region
The Voronezh region is located in the center of the European part of Russia. More than 80% of the region's territory is covered by chernozem soils - the most fertile on Earth. The sum of active temperatures reaches 2700-3000 C. This is enough for growing late varieties.
For the Voronezh region, the following varieties are chosen:
- Memory of Zhegalov. The pear bears fruit in late autumn. The tree quickly grows its crown. The fruits weigh up to 140 g, have thin skin and a uniform green or yellow color. The pulp is whitish, sweet and sour with a tart aftertaste.The pear is harvested from the second half of September and stored for 4 months. Memory of Zhegalov valued for regular fruiting, resistance to scab and weather changes.
- Nika. A late-fruiting variety, it looks like a medium-sized tree. Pear weighing from 135 to 200 g, regular shape. It is picked green; as it ripens, it becomes yellow with a burgundy blush. The pulp is sweet and sour, with a nutmeg aroma. Pear harvesting begins at the end of September. It has high frost resistance and quickly recovers when frozen. The tree needs pruning, otherwise the fruits will become smaller.
- Autumn Yakovleva. The pear is late ripening, grows quickly and forms a powerful crown. The pulp is dense, with nutmeg notes. Fruits weighing 150 g, green-yellow color. Taste qualities are rated 4.8 points. The harvest is harvested in September. Fruiting is abundant year after year. Universal use: consumption of fresh fruits and processing. Winter hardiness is satisfactory.
- In memory of Yakovlev. A low-growing late hybrid, grows up to 2 m. The pear is golden in color, weighing from 150 to 200 g. It tastes sweet, without tart notes. Fruiting at the end of September, they hang on the branches for a long time and do not fall off. The variety is self-fertile and serves as a good pollinator. Resistant to diseases and winter cold. The first harvest is harvested at the 3rd year of life.
- Rossoshanskaya is beautiful. The tree is medium-sized, bears late fruits weighing 160 g. The color is light yellow with a faint blush. The inside is juicy and sweet. Harvest in early September. The purpose is universal. Productivity is high, fruiting starts from 5 years. Pear has a high immunity to scab.
- Kieffer. A hybrid of American selection, obtained at the end of the 19th century. The tree grows quickly and forms a dense crown.The skin is dense and turns yellow-golden when ripe. The pulp is rough, juicy, tart-sweet taste. The fruits weigh 150 g, sometimes reaching 200 g. Fruiting is annual and abundant. The Kieffer pear is harvested in late October. It is unpretentious to growing conditions, but is sensitive to severe frosts.
Features of caring for late ripening pears
Late ripening pears are provided with regular care. The tree is watered before and after flowering, and additional moisture is added during drought. After watering, loosen the soil and mulch it with humus.
The crop is fed 3 times per season. In spring, use a solution of mullein or urea. Fertilizer is poured under the root. Nitrogen promotes the growth of new shoots and leaves. After flowering, they switch to feeding with superphosphate and potassium sulfate. For 10 liters of water, 40 g of each substance is required. In late autumn, dig up the soil and fertilize it with humus.
Preparing the tree for winter begins in October-November after harvest. Most late varieties have good winter hardiness. The tree is watered and mulched with humus. To protect the trunk from mice and hares, it is wrapped in a metal mesh or casing.
To combat diseases and pests, spraying is performed. In early spring, treatment with Bordeaux mixture or Nitrafen is effective. Cleaning leaves in the fall, whitewashing and stripping the trunk helps to avoid damage.
Conclusion
Photos and names of late varieties of pears will help you choose the appropriate option for planting. For the middle zone, hybrids adapted to the climate of the region are used.To obtain a high yield, the pear is provided with care.