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Kokinskaya pear is a relatively young variety that continues to win fans among amateur gardeners throughout Russia. This variety is also successfully cultivated in farms engaged in industrial cultivation of crops. The combination of excellent taste qualities of the fruit with keeping quality and transportability make Kokinskaya an extremely attractive variety.
History of origin
The Kokinskaya pear was bred in the early 2000s by a group of Russian breeders led by A. A. Vysotsky. The work was carried out at the VSTISP stronghold in the village of Kokino, Bryansk region.
Two famous varieties were used as initial ones - Curé and Popular.
Description of Kokinskaya pear with photo
Kokinskaya pear is a slender fruit tree of medium height. Its relatively dense crown is formed by skeletal branches growing at an angle of approximately 45° to the trunk.The crop bears fruit in medium to large pears with a classic pear shape.
The size of the pears depends on the quality of care
Tree
The tree of the Kokinskaya variety is medium-sized, up to 4 m high. The wide-pyramidal crown is medium dense, its circumference reaches 2.5–3 m. Skeletal branches are sparse. The annual growth of shoots is average.
The leaf blade is large, dark green, bright, oval, pointed. Small jagged edges are visible along the edge of the leaf.
Fruit
The size of Kokinskaya fruits ranges from medium (100–120 g) to large (up to 250 g). The shape is classic, pear-shaped. The skin of a fruit that has reached harvest ripeness is green and has a red-brown blush. A fully ripe fruit changes color to yellow-green with a bright dark pink blush. The surface is smooth, even, dry, with a large number of green dots.
The pulp is medium dense, tender, cream or white in color, with a lot of juice. The stalks are somewhat curved, long, thickened.
Characteristics of the variety
Kokinskaya belongs to the mid-autumn varieties. This is a productive frost-resistant variety with an early onset of fruiting. The fruits have excellent consumer qualities.
Taste qualities
The taste qualities of the Kokinskaya pear during tasting were rated 4.7 points out of 5. The pulp has a delicate consistency, lack of astringency, and a predominance of sweetness with a slight sour note. The taste is dessert, typical of pear.
Consumer characteristics allow Kokinskaya to be used both for fresh consumption and for preparation. Due to their hypoallergenic nature, these fruits can be introduced as first complementary foods to children.
Ripening time
Like other early autumn varieties, the fruits of Kokinskaya begin to ripen in early September. In cold, short summer conditions, ripening may be delayed, then the harvest should be expected closer to mid-September.
Productivity
The variety is early ripening. The first harvest is obtained 3–4 years after the seedling is planted in a permanent place, and from the age of seven the tree reaches maximum productivity. The number of fruits increases with each season; from an adult pear you can collect up to 100 kg of fruit. The period of most effective fruiting continues until the tree reaches 30 years of age.
Frost resistance of Kokinskaya pear
Kokinskaya pear is considered a frost-resistant variety. The tree can withstand temperatures down to -30°C. During particularly frosty winters, overall growth may be reduced, but the plant has an excellent ability to regenerate. Some danger is posed by return frosts, which sometimes harm young buds.
Young trees planted in a permanent place need insulation for the winter.
Pollinators of Kokinskaya pear
Despite the fact that Kokinskaya is a self-fertile variety, to increase productivity it is recommended to plant a seedling of the Lyubimitsa Yakovleva or Bergamot variety next door. These varieties are the best pollinators for Kokinskaya.
Growing regions
This garden crop is traditionally considered southern, but due to its frost resistance, the Kokinskaya variety can be grown almost everywhere. It is successfully planted not only in the central part of Russia, but also in the northern territories, the Urals and Siberia.In harsh climates, trees need shelter for the winter; their yield may decrease, but they still bear fruit well.
Disease resistance
Kokinsky pear is resistant to some crop diseases. Its fruits are practically not affected by scab, but the disease can still damage the leaves and stems.
Scab is often one of the causes of another disease of pears of this variety - monilial burn, which affects the fruit.
Advantages and disadvantages
Kokinskaya is classified as a variety that has not only excellent taste, but also excellent keeping quality. If the rules are followed, the fruits can be stored until mid-November.
The key to excellent keeping quality is the selection of only undamaged fruits for storage
Pros:
- pleasant taste;
- high productivity;
- precociousness;
- frost resistance;
- self-fertility;
- immunity to many diseases.
Minuses:
- bearing smaller fruits after a productive year;
- susceptibility of leaves to scab.
Landing rules
For planting Kokinskaya pears, choose elevated areas protected from the winds with heavy but well-drained soils. Loams are best suited as a substrate; it is on them that the variety shows maximum productivity.
The tree must receive enough sunlight. When planning a pear garden, you should take into account that each seedling must have at least 20 square meters. m. area. Therefore, pears are planted in a 5x4 pattern.
It is not recommended to plant this crop next to rowan.This will help avoid cross-infection of trees with common diseases and pests.
Pears are planted in open ground in early spring or late autumn. Planting is carried out according to the usual rules:
- The roots of the plant are placed in water for a day, to which a growth stimulator can be added.
- The top and roots of the tree are slightly trimmed.
- Planting is done in a pre-prepared hole, partially filled with a mixture of fertile soil and humus. The substrate is also enriched with superphosphate.
- The seedling is immersed in the hole and sprinkled with the remaining soil.
- The surrounding area is well watered.
- The tree is tied to a peg.
Features of care
Caring for the Kokinskaya pear is not much different from caring for other fruit trees. This drought-resistant crop can survive without watering under normal summer conditions in the Central region. In especially dry seasons, the crop needs soil moisture, especially during periods of active growth, flowering and ovary formation. Usually 2-3 waterings per summer are sufficient. After each moistening, weeds should be removed and the surrounding circles should be loosened.
Mulching will make tree care much easier. It will not only retain moisture and protect the soil from weeds, but will also prevent the formation of a dense soil crust around the trunk.
An equally important procedure is proper pruning, which involves forming the crown, removing damaged branches and rejuvenating the old tree.
Twice a season the pear is fed with organic and mineral fertilizers.
You should also regularly carry out standard work to prevent diseases and pests.
For the winter, an adult Kokinskaya pear tree is covered only in regions with very harsh climatic conditions.It is recommended to insulate young immature trees in milder climates. With the onset of cold weather, the seedlings are wrapped in burlap or spruce branches, and the tree trunk circles are mulched.
Collection and storage
The Kokinsky pear reaches harvesting maturity in the first week of September. Fully ripened fruits spoil quickly, so it is important to harvest before the end of the month. Pears collected during the period of technical maturity ripen during storage. To keep fruits for as long as possible, they should be removed on a dry, sunny day. It is especially important not to damage the fruits when harvesting.
The ripeness of pears is indicated not only by their taste and color, but also by the ease with which the fruit separates from the branch.
Properly harvested Kokinskaya pears are stored in a cool place for up to two months.
To keep the fruits longer, it is better to wrap each one in thin wrapping paper.
Conclusion
Kokinskaya pear is a promising variety, especially attractive for growing in harsh climates. Thanks to frost resistance, keeping quality, transportability and excellent taste, Kokinskaya can increasingly be found not only in gardens in the Moscow region, but also in farms in the northern territories of the country.
Reviews from gardeners about the Kokinskaya pear
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