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Kupava pear belongs to the category of crop species that are able to fully develop and produce crops in regions with difficult climatic conditions. The variety is also valued for its high beneficial properties and excellent taste of the fruit. But in order for this pear to maintain its high life potential for as long as possible, it is necessary to study the features of its planting and further care.
The Kupava variety is able to adapt to any climatic conditions
History of selection
Work on breeding this variety was carried out by employees of the Research Institute named after. Lisavenko in Barnaul. The goal of the creation was to obtain a pear that could consistently bear fruit in the northern regions of the country and have a high level of endurance. For this purpose, the Tema variety was pollinated with pollen from Klapp's Lyubimitsa. Of the resulting seedlings, one was selected as a result of selection. He managed not only to absorb the best qualities of his ancestors, but also to surpass them in certain characteristics.
The authors of the Kupava variety are the breeders: I. A. Puchkin, I. P. Kalinina, E. P.Karataeva, M. I. Borisenko. It was officially registered in 1971, and entered into the State Register after successfully conducted variety trials in 2000.
Description of the Kupava pear variety with photo
The appearance of the Kupava pear tree and fruit has some peculiarities. Knowing them, you can accurately determine the variety. Therefore, you should study the main differences in order to avoid mistakes when purchasing.
Tree
Kupava pear is a medium-sized tree, the height of which reaches 4 m. The crown is round in shape, densely leafy. The branches are numerous, extending from the main conductor at an acute angle. The bark is grey-brown, flaky. Young shoots of the Kupava pear are thin, upright, yellow-brown in color.
The leaves are medium-sized with a shiny surface, concave in the center. They are dark green and shiny. The plates of the Kupava pear are rounded, on thin elongated petioles. The variety mainly forms fruits on complex and simple ringlets, 3-5 cm long.
The flowers of the Kupava variety are medium in size, up to 2.5 cm in diameter. They consist of five oval petals, the pistil and stamens are located at the same level. The buds are collected in racemose inflorescences of 3-5 pieces. The Kupava variety blooms in early May and lasts up to two weeks.
The pear has an average growth rate, annual growth is about 40 cm
Fruit
Kupava's fruits are smaller than average in size, very lumpy, weighing 88-100 g. They are pear-shaped, slightly beveled, with a sharp slope to the top. The skin is thin, oily, shiny, and cannot be felt when eaten.When Kupava pears ripen, they acquire a golden-yellow hue with a bright red blush, which occupies a third of the entire surface. Subcutaneous dots are greenish, weakly expressed, small.
The saucer of Kupava pears is wide and grooved. The funnel is not expressed. The heart is bulbous, medium size. Seed chambers are closed type. The pulp is white, moderately juicy, dense. The seeds are small, ovoid, brown in color.
Kupava pears are suitable for fresh consumption and processing
Characteristics of the variety
You can determine the productivity of the Kupava pear if you familiarize yourself with its characteristics. This will allow you to compare the variety with other types of crops and identify its strengths and weaknesses.
Taste qualities
Kupava fruits have a sweet and sour taste with a moderate aroma. The sugar content in them reaches 11.5%, and the mass fraction of ascorbic acid is 11 mg per 100 g of product. Tasting score of the Kupava variety is 4.2 points out of a possible five.
Ripening time
Fruiting of the variety is extended. The first fruits ripen at the end of August, at the beginning of September. Collection is recommended to be carried out in several stages over two weeks.
Productivity
The Kupava variety begins to bear fruit 4-5 years after planting. With proper care, the pear produces a harvest every year. Its volume is 35-40 kg.
Frost resistance of Kupava pear
This variety is highly resistant to low temperatures. Kupava can withstand frosts down to -30 °C. And even if it freezes in winter, it has the ability to quickly recover within one season.
Pollinators of the Kupava pear
Kupava belongs to the category of self-fertile varieties.Therefore, this pear does not need close planting of pollinating trees. This guarantees fruit set even in unfavorable weather conditions.
Growing regions
The Kupava pear is recommended for cultivation in the West Siberian region. But, judging by the reviews of gardeners, this variety also shows good performance in the central regions.
Disease resistance
Kupava pear has high natural immunity, so it is little susceptible to common fungal diseases. But the tree is susceptible to attack by the pear moth. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly inspect the crown, apply insecticides as a preventive measure and when the first signs of damage appear.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Kupava pear variety has many advantages, which is why it has become popular among gardeners. But it also has certain disadvantages that need to be taken into account when choosing.
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Main advantages:
- good presentation;
- balanced taste;
- frost resistance;
- low susceptibility to fungal diseases;
- fruiting is stable;
- does not require pollinators.
Flaws:
- suffers from pear moth;
- the surface of the fruit is lumpy;
- demanding on soil composition.
Landing rules
It is recommended to plant the Kupava pear in a permanent place in early spring before the start of active growing season. For the variety, it is recommended to choose a sunny, open place, protected from cold gusts of wind. It is important that the groundwater level in the area is at least 2.5 m.
This variety prefers loamy soil or black soil with a neutral acidity level. Two weeks before the procedure, it is necessary to prepare a planting hole measuring 80 by 80 cm.Place a layer of drainage 10 cm thick at the bottom, and fill the rest of the space with a nutritious soil mixture consisting of turf, sand, humus and leaf soil in a ratio of 2:1:1:1. You also need to additionally add 40 g of superphosphate and 25 g of potassium sulphide to the hole, and then mix the fertilizer thoroughly with the soil.
Procedure:
- Make a slight elevation in the center of the hole.
- Place a wooden support 1-1.3 m high nearby.
- Place the seedling on a raised platform and straighten the roots.
- Water it generously.
- Cover the roots with soil and fill any voids.
- Compact the soil at the base of the tree.
- Tie the pear to the support with soft twine.
After planting, the root collar of the seedling should be at the level of the soil surface
Further care
Growing Kupava pears does not cause difficulties even for novice gardeners. Since caring for a tree involves performing standard care measures.
This variety of pears should be watered as needed. Immediately after planting, this should be done once a week at the rate of 20-30 liters of water for each seedling. After a month, it is recommended to reduce moisturizing to once every two weeks. An adult tree needs to be watered only during prolonged drought. Moisturizing is especially important for it during flowering and fruit set.
Kupava pear needs to be fed three times a season. It is recommended to apply fertilizer for the first time in early spring at the beginning of the growing season. At this time, it is important to use urea at the rate of 30-60 g per 10 liters of water, depending on the age of the pear. A second feeding is recommended after flowering. For it you can use chicken manure 1:15 and mullein 1:10.And the third time you need to fertilize the pear is during the formation of the fruit. During this period, it is recommended to add 40-80 g of superphosphate and 25-50 g of potassium sulfide per 10 liters of water.
Throughout the growing season, it is necessary to remove growing weeds in the root circle and loosen the soil surface. This will preserve nutritional components and air access to the roots.
The Kupava pear is able to independently form the correct shape of the crown. But in order to stimulate its development, it is necessary to shorten the main conductor immediately after planting to a height of 50-60 cm. In the future, it is enough just to pinch young shoots in the summer and periodically clear the crown of broken, damaged and thickening branches.
After planting for three years, the seedling needs shelter for the winter. Therefore, in late autumn, you need to lay a 5 cm thick layer of humus in the root circle, and wrap the crown several times with agrofibre.
Collection and storage
It is recommended to harvest Kupava at the stage of technical maturity. This will keep the fruits fresh for as long as possible. To do this, they need to be cut from the branches with scissors and placed in wooden or cardboard boxes, overlaying the layers with paper.
Recommended storage conditions: temperature +3-4 °C and air humidity at 60%.
Fruits retain their consumer properties when kept cool for up to four weeks
Conclusion
Kupava pear is a variety with high vital potential, which allows it not only to develop, but also to regularly bear fruit in regions with risky farming. But in order to maintain a high level of tree hardiness, it is necessary to provide proper care taking into account the requirements of the crop.
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