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Many gardeners, choosing julienne for their plot, they want the future fruit tree to be unpretentious and produce a lot of tasty, juicy fruits every year. Considering the variety of pear varieties, choosing one single option that meets all the requirements is quite difficult. Therefore, for those who today are looking for “their” seedling, we will try to tell you about the long-known, time-tested pear variety “Yakovlev’s Favorite”. Just a few years ago it was grown in gardening farms. Today, nurseries offer these seedlings for growing in private backyards. For a closer acquaintance with the culture, we offer in our article a detailed description of the pear variety “Yakovleva’s Favorite,” photos and reviews about it. Perhaps, after studying the information provided, even more seedlings will find their owner.
Detailed description of the variety
Many years ago, the famous Soviet scientist-breeder Pavel Nikolaevich Yakovlev, in a genetic laboratory in Tambov, developed a new variety of pear, which was named “Yakovlev’s Favorite” in honor of its creator.
To develop a new variety, two well-known pears were crossed: “Blankova’s Daughter” and “Esperen’s Bergamot”.The resulting new variety combined the best qualities of its ancestors and became widely in demand among experienced and beginning farmers. “Yakovlev’s Favorite” was used for industrial cultivation of fruits on collective farms. Breeders, in turn, used the variety to further develop even more advanced types of pears.
Today, the “Yakovlev’s Favorite” pear is familiar to almost every experienced gardener. It is zoned in several regions of Russia at once, in particular in the Central, Central Black Earth and Middle Volga regions. In industrial farming, the variety was eventually replaced by modern types of crops, but for domestic cultivation, the variety “Yakovleva’s Lyubimitsa” is still in demand and is widely popular. Many gardening nurseries offer seedlings of this pear.
Plant characteristics
The variety “Yakovlev’s Favorite” is tall. Its fruit tree grows up to 4 m, and sometimes up to 5 m. The plant reaches its impressive dimensions quite quickly. The skeletal branches of a tree extend from the main trunk at right angles. They are covered with gray smooth skin. When properly formed, the numerous branches and crown of the pear take on the shape of a pyramid. The foliage of the fruit tree is assessed as average. The leaves of the plant have a round, ovoid shape. Their color is green or dark green.
In early spring, pear buds actively awaken. They are pointed, tightly pressed to the branches. Numerous inflorescences consist of 7-10 simple flowers, white in color. The double petals of the flowers make the plant decorative.
Despite the many flowers formed in spring, the pear is characterized by low self-fertility. Only 10-25% of ovaries are formed with the help of their own pollen.Because of this feature, some farmers call the variety self-sterile and, in order to obtain good yields, recommend planting a pollinating variety near the pear. Based on numerous tests, it was concluded that the Lyubimitsa Yakovleva variety demonstrates maximum productivity in combination with the Duchess Summer variety.
A tall fruit tree has not only a lush crown, but also a well-developed root system. This must be taken into account when placing the plant on the site. It cannot be grown near residential buildings and outbuildings. A huge pear can shade low-growing shrubs or dwarf trees with its crown.
When choosing a pear variety for your garden, you must pay attention to the external description and characteristics of the tree itself in order to take into account the existing characteristics of the plant and create the most comfortable conditions for it during the growing process.
Characteristics of fruits
The unique taste of pears is the main advantage of the Yakovleva Lyubimitsa variety. Ripe fruits contain a lot of sugar (8.6%). The sweetness of the fruit is combined with a slight sourness, which displaces blandness from the taste.
Pears of the proposed variety have homogeneous, slightly oily, juicy pulp with a unique quince aroma. The internal cavity of the fruit has a yellowish or creamy tint. The skin of pears is so thin that it is barely noticeable when eaten fresh. Unfortunately, a negative point when assessing the quality of fruits is the presence of a certain amount of hardened cells. They stand out unpleasantly from the overall consistency of the pulp. Such cells are formed, as a rule, in dry years, therefore, when growing Yakovlev pears, it is recommended to pay special attention to watering.
In addition to sugar, fruits contain a large amount of ascorbic acid and P-active substances, which makes fruits not only tasty, but also very healthy. They also contain a large amount of dry matter and a number of vitamins.
The external description of the fruit of the “Yakovlev’s Favorite” variety is excellent. The fruits, weighing approximately 150 g, have a classic pyramid shape with a wide base. The skin of pears is matte, gray-green with a yellowish tint. After long-term storage, ripe pears acquire a bright yellow color. Some fruits may develop a slight blush from the sunny side of the tree. Numerous green subcutaneous spots are clearly visible across the entire surface of the fruit of this variety.
Yakovleva pears have a juicy, but at the same time quite dense consistency. This makes them ideal for long-term transportation and storage. Fresh fruits of high marketability can be successfully grown for subsequent sale. In general, the purpose of pears is universal. They can be used to make jam, preserves or compote. If desired, the fruit can be dried.
Fruiting period and crop yield
A seedling of the proposed variety, after planting in the ground, quickly grows skeletal branches, shoots and crown, becoming a full-fledged fruit tree. Already 3-4 years after planting, the pear begins to bear fruit. The first harvest is usually only a few kilograms. By the age of 7, the fruit yield is 20-30 kg. As the tree matures further, the yield of the tree increases to 200-220 kg.
The fruits ripen in early autumn and can be harvested as early as early September. Ripe pears retain their freshness for a long time and can remain on the branches of the tree until the November frosts. Numerous fruits can later be used for processing, sale, and long-term storage in bins.
Numerous photos and descriptions of the pear variety “Yakovleva’s Favorite” give every gardener the opportunity to get to know the proposed crop as closely as possible. Based on this information, some conclusion can be drawn, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of the variety.
Advantages and disadvantages
Speaking about the positive qualities of the Yakovleva variety, it is necessary to emphasize the high yield, amazing external quality of the fruit, high marketability and transportability of pears. The interesting taste of fruit can be both an advantage and a disadvantage of a variety, since many farmers claim that it is, as they say, “not for everyone.” The obvious advantages of the variety are also:
- the ability to store fresh fruits in cool conditions for 3-4 months;
- high winter hardiness of the variety;
- resistance to adverse external conditions, including drought;
- decorative effect of a tall tree.
The disadvantages are also worth mentioning for an objective assessment of the variety:
- formation of rough pulp cells during the dry season;
- low level of self-fertility;
- the need for a pollinator near the main plant.
Thus, if there is enough space on the plot and there is a desire, the opportunity to plant two pears at once, varieties “Yakovleva’s Lyubimitsa” and “Duchess Summer”, then you can choose the proposed seedlings without hesitation.This will allow you to harvest a huge harvest of fruits of different flavors with different ripening periods, thereby providing the family with an endless stream of fresh, healthy fruits throughout the season.
Planting a seedling and caring for the plant
It is possible to preserve all the main characteristics of the variety only if it is planted correctly and takes the necessary care of the plant. So, the pear “Yakovlev’s Favorite” must be planted on a well-drained, sunny piece of land. Flooded areas are not at all suitable for the plant, and a lack of sun can significantly reduce the sugar level in the fruit.
The soil for pears should preferably be black soil or loamy. It is recommended to increase soil fertility before planting with organic matter. Rotted compost or manure should be added to the planting hole 2-3 weeks before planting the seedling. At the same time as organic matter, add 2 cups of lime and a little rust to the soil.
During planting, the seedling must be placed in the planting hole so that its root collar is slightly above ground level. The tree trunk of the seedling should be watered abundantly and mulched. The process of planting a pear seedling is described in detail in the video:
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Caring for an adult tree involves regular watering and loosening the soil around the trunk. Every year in the spring, before the buds break, it is necessary to prune the pear, removing diseased and excess branches, slightly shortening the fruiting shoots. Also in the spring you need to fertilize the plants by adding 2 buckets of humus to the tree trunk circle for every 1 m2 soil. Preparing a seedling for wintering involves applying whitewash to the trunk and covering it.Geotextiles or burlap should be used as a covering material.
The fruit tree of the “Yakovleva’s Favorite” variety has low immunity to various diseases, therefore, when growing this pear, it is recommended to pay special attention to preventive measures to combat diseases. To do this in the spring, even before the buds open, you need to spray the tree with a 3% solution of iron or copper sulfate. Bordeaux mixture is also highly effective. Autumn treatment of pears should consist of spraying the branches and crown with a 10% urea solution. The same composition can be used to fertilize the soil in the tree trunk of a plant.
In general, planting and growing Yakovleva pears, as a rule, does not cause any difficulties for gardeners. The only peculiarity in this case is the need to plant the pollinator near the main pear.
Conclusion
Growing a good harvest of pears is not at all difficult: you just need to choose the right variety and put in some effort. To do this, you can use the time-tested fruit tree “Yakovlev’s Favorite”. In combination with “Summer Duchess”, this plant will delight you with a lot of tasty and juicy, beautiful and healthy fruits. Their purpose is universal, which means not a single fruit will be wasted. Summer Duchess pears will also be a tasty find for a gardener.
If Yakovlev’s favorite pear is not treated with Bordeaux mixture on time, the fruits quickly turn black and so do the leaves. The variety requires careful care and careful pruning. I think that this variety is not suitable for a lazy and novice gardener. You need to start with more modern varieties. Low maintenance.
I grew three pears and, unfortunately, they were all summer pears: Nyaryadnaya Efimova, Chizhovskaya, and Kosmicheskaya. Everyone feels great, they are 20-30 years old. But! I also want to grow an autumn-winter variety. I haven’t made a decision regarding the variety yet, but the rootstock is growing in its place, it’s already two years old. What do you advise?
Good afternoon, Old Man!
It is very difficult to give you advice regarding any specific variety of pears.When choosing a variety, you need to focus on the climatic conditions of the region in which you live, your personal requirements, such as yield, taste of the fruit, and area of application of the fruit in the future. When choosing a variety, it is also necessary to take into account the following characteristics: frost resistance, resistance to diseases and pests, fastidiousness/unpretentiousness in care, drought resistance of the variety. In addition, each variety has both advantages and disadvantages. We bring to your attention several varieties that have received excellent ratings from gardeners.
Lyra: Harvest ripening period is September. The variety is distinguished by its unpretentiousness, high yield, and excellent resistance to pests and diseases. However, frost resistance leaves much to be desired. The fruits are well stored for 3-4 months.
Kondratyevka: high-yielding, frost-resistant variety, ripening period - early to mid-September.
Pervomaiskaya: the variety does not require care, is characterized by good frost resistance, resistance to pests and diseases. The fruits retain their taste excellently for 8-8.5 months.
Pass-Krassan: does not have good frost resistance, the variety is demanding on lighting. With a lack of light, the taste of fruits decreases. Ripening period is mid to late October. The fruits are perfectly stored until spring.
Domestic: harvest ripening period is early to mid-October. When the conditions are created, the shelf life reaches 4-5 months. The variety is highly resistant to diseases and pests. It has high frost resistance and is easy to care for.
Dessert Rossoshanskaya (late): ripening period - early-mid September. The variety is characterized by high productivity.
You can also pay attention to the following varieties of pears, which are distinguished by later ripening periods: Olivier de Serre, Belorusskaya late, Chudesnitsa, Hera, Velesa, Pamyati Yakovlev, Krasnobokaya. As you can see, the range of late-ripening pear varieties is very large. So the choice is yours.
We wish you high harvests!