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Self-fertile pear varieties are also called self-pollinating. They provide harvest even in the absence of other representatives of their species in the neighborhood. There are many self-fertile varieties with different characteristics.
What does a self-fertile pear mean?
Regular pears require cross-pollination to bear fruit. It involves at least two trees and insects that carry pollen. Self-pollinating pear varieties do not need this. They produce harvests even without the proximity of other trees of their species.
The degree of self-fertility varies. In some cases, without pollinators, yields will be too low.
The best self-fertile pear varieties with descriptions and photos
Breeders regularly develop new varieties of pears, including self-fertile ones. Among them, we can highlight those that are especially attractive according to certain criteria.
August dew
The summer ripening variety has been listed in the State Register since 2002. Its characteristics:
- small height;
- fast growth;
- the crown is slightly drooping, the density is moderate;
- medium sized fruits;
- the color when picked is green, at consumer maturity it is greenish-yellow with a faint blush and many subcutaneous dots;
- fine-grained juicy pulp, white, sour-sweet;
- yield up to 20 tons per 1 ha;
- bearing fruit from four years of age.
The self-fertile variety Augustow dew has good winter hardiness and immunity to scab.
Tenderness
This variety is early autumn. The trees are medium-sized - they reach a height of 4 m. Main characteristics:
- sparse but voluminous crown;
- cube-shaped fruits 150 g each;
- the color is first bright green, then yellowish-greenish with a slight pink blurry cover;
- the pulp is juicy and tender;
- sweet and sour taste;
- fruiting from the fourth year;
- yield up to 40 kg per tree.
The self-fertile pear Tenderness has good immunity to scab and excellent winter hardiness in the Moscow region.
Lada
This summer self-fertile representative of the culture has been in the State Register since 1993. Her description:
- medium-sized standard trees;
- the crown is first funnel-shaped, then pyramidal, density and foliage are moderate;
- obovate fruits 105 g each;
- color is light yellow with a faint reddish blush;
- The yellowish-white pulp has a fine-grained structure, moderate juiciness and density;
- the taste is sour-sweet;
- fruiting from 3-4 years;
- one tree brings up to 50 kg of harvest.
The Lada pear is considered partially self-fertile, therefore for a good harvest you need pollinating varieties in the neighborhood
Rogneda
Late summer variety in the State Register since 2001. Its description:
- moderate growth vigor;
- sparse round-oval crown;
- round fruits of 120 g each with smooth and shiny skin;
- light yellow color with many small subcutaneous dots;
- sweet taste;
- The juicy, slightly oily pulp has moderate density and a beige-white color;
- pronounced nutmeg aroma;
- Fruiting starts from 3-4 years.
The self-fertile Rogneda pear is immune to scab and fruit rot.
Prominent
This summer variety has been on the State Register since 2001. Main characteristics:
- vigorous tree;
- the crown is spreading, pyramidal as it matures, the foliage is moderate;
- elongated pear-shaped fruits weighing 150-180 g;
- color greenish-yellow with a faint reddish-orange tan;
- The juicy, oily white pulp has a yellowish tint and a dense structure;
- sour-sweet taste, there are nutmeg notes;
- fruiting from 4-5 years;
- yield 50 kg per tree;
- high winter hardiness;
- good immunity to fungal diseases.
The self-fertile Vidnaya pear is harvested in 2-3 doses, since ripening does not occur simultaneously
Cathedral
This summer variety has been listed in the State Register of the Russian Federation since 2001. Its description:
- average height;
- regular conical crown, moderate density;
- pear-shaped fruits 110 g each;
- the surface is lumpy;
- the color is greenish-yellow, at consumer maturity it is light yellow with a weak, blurry red cover;
- taste sweet and sour;
- The tender and juicy semi-oily pulp has a fine-grained structure, moderate density, and white color;
- yield 8.5 tons per 1 ha.
The self-fertile Cathedral pear is immune to scab and has good winter hardiness.
Chizhovskaya
Late summer variety in the State Register of the Russian Federation since 1993. Main characteristics:
- standard type, medium height;
- the narrow crown in fruiting age gives way to a pyramidal one;
- pear- or obovate fruits, 130 g each;
- color yellow-green, possible faint blurry pink blush;
- The melting semi-oily pulp has medium juiciness, almost white or light yellow color;
- sour-sweet taste with refreshing notes;
- the aroma is weak;
- yield up to 50 kg per tree, the first one 3-4 years after grafting.
The self-fertile Chizhovskaya pear has high winter hardiness, immunity to scab and other diseases.
In memory of Yakovlev
Early autumn variety in the State Register of the Russian Federation since 1985. Main characteristics:
- small trees;
- rounded crown;
- wide-pear-shaped fruits of medium size;
- the color is first light, then golden yellow with an orange cover and a few subcutaneous inclusions;
- The juicy, semi-oily pulp has a creamy tint;
- the taste is sweet;
- fruiting for 3-4 years;
- yield over 22 tons per 1 ha.
The self-fertile pear Pamyati Yakovlev is highly resistant to frost and scab, but not enough to drought
Elegant Efimova
An autumn variety, listed in the State Register of the Russian Federation since 1974. Main characteristics:
- large trees;
- the crown is pyramidal, growth is fast, density is moderate;
- elongated pear-shaped fruits 90-120 g;
- the color is first greenish, then light yellow with a red cover and many pronounced subcutaneous dots;
- the dense but tender semi-oily pulp has good juiciness and a whitish-cream color;
- the taste is sour-sweet;
- the aroma is weak;
- yield up to 30 tons per 1 ha.
The harvest of the Naryadnaya Efimova variety can be stored for 2-3 weeks
Veles
Autumn variety in the State Register of the Russian Federation since 2001. Main characteristics:
- medium-sized trees;
- the crown is first spreading, then broadly pyramidal;
- wide pear-shaped fruits 150-180 g;
- greenish-yellow color with a slight reddish tan;
- the creamy, juicy and tender pulp has an average density, semi-oily structure;
- the taste is sour-sweet, dessert;
- fruiting from 5-7 years;
- good immunity to fungal diseases.
It is recommended to harvest the self-fertile Veles pear before it is fully ripe, so that it can be stored until November
Decor
This late-summer variety is a self-fertile dwarf pear and is columnar. Its description:
- height up to 2 m;
- narrow crown of vertical type, tendency to thicken;
- pear-shaped fruits 200-300 g;
- color yellow with red blush;
- sweet taste;
- pronounced aroma;
- high frost resistance.
It is recommended to harvest the self-fertile Decorah pear in several stages as it ripens, so that the fruits do not fall off
Sapphira
This variety is columnar. Its main characteristics:
- height up to 2-3 m (dwarf rootstock only);
- pear-shaped fruits with pronounced heterogeneity - from 50 to 350 g;
- color yellowish-green with pink-burgundy blush on the south side;
- creamy white juicy pulp;
- sweet and sour taste;
- fruiting from 3 years;
- yield 10-15 kg from a 6-year-old tree;
- frost resistance up to -25 °C;
- immunity to scab, bacterial burn.
Sapphire pears ripen by early October
Grand Champion
This is an autumn variety of American origin. Its main characteristics:
- medium-sized trees;
- compact pyramidal crown;
- elongated pear-shaped fruits, 180-220 g;
- golden-rusty color with many small bright brown subcutaneous dots;
- The tender and juicy pulp has an oily texture and a creamy color;
- the taste is sweet and sour, excellent;
- fruiting from 3-4 years;
- yield 14.5 tons per 1 ha (at the age of 10-15 years).
The self-fertile Grand Champion pear is immune to scab and has average resistance to frost.
Banquet room
The variety is late-autumn and is undergoing state testing. Main characteristics:
- average height;
- dense, wide-pyramidal crown with strong foliage;
- round fruits 260 g each;
- dull greenish-yellow color, possible blurry crimson tan from the sunny side;
- The juicy and tender pulp has an oily texture and a white tint;
- the taste is sour-sweet, dessert;
- fruiting from 3-4 years when planted with one-year-old seedlings;
- productivity is high;
- Store in the refrigerator until January.
The self-fertile Banquet pear has high drought and winter hardiness, and average immunity to disease.
Marble
An old summer variety, included in the State Register of the Russian Federation back in 1965. Main characteristics:
- growth strength is average;
- crown broadly pyramidal;
- round-conical fruits 165 g each;
- greenish-yellow color with marbled orange-red blush;
- tender coarse-grained pulp has increased juiciness, white or cream color;
- taste sweet;
- fruiting from 6-7 years after budding in the nursery;
- average yield 20 tons, maximum 42 tons per 1 ha;
- high resistance to scab and powdery mildew.
The self-fertile Marble pear is not drought-resistant enough, winter hardiness is optimal for the Central Black Earth Region
Features of cultivation
Self-fertile pears are grown in the usual way. An important point is to choose the right place, which must meet the following requirements:
- sufficient lighting, preferably south side;
- remoteness from buildings, tall plantings;
- protection from northern winds;
- fertile, air- and moisture-permeable soil.
If the pear is partially self-fertile, then pollinators are needed. Without them, the yield will be significantly lower. Pollinator varieties are selected with identical flowering periods. It is optimal to use 3-4 varieties, planting trees no further than 10-15 m from each other.
Many self-fertile pears are distinguished by their impressive dimensions, so the shape of the crown is important. Systematic pruning is required to prevent it from thickening. All damaged and dried branches are also removed.
In spring, care should be taken to prevent diseases and pests. It is appropriate to use drugs and folk remedies.
To ensure that the branches do not suffer under the weight of the fruit, supports are installed in a timely manner. If necessary, the yield is normalized.
Conclusion
Self-fertile pear varieties should bear fruit even without the presence of pollinators, although some varieties still need them. Such representatives of the crop differ in terms of ripening, size, taste and color of fruits, yield, resistance to drought, frost, and disease.
Reviews of self-fertile pear varieties
