Nutritious and healthy variety of pears Elena in our garden
No land plot can be imagined without fruit trees. The heat-loving pear variety Elena is adapted to fruiting in the southern regions. Thanks to the painstaking work of scientists, a variety was developed with the possibility of acclimatization in the Central regions of the Russian Federation. Now amateur gardeners and summer residents living in climatic conditions of temperate latitudes can enjoy rich beneficial trace elements and fragrant fruits.
The rich microelement composition of this variety strengthens the immune system and improves digestion. Excellent taste characteristics of a slightly dense pulp are actively used for the preparation of fruit salads. A full set of pectins, vitamins, tannins and biologically active components can be preserved by preserving in the form of jams, preserves, juices or compotes, and are also ideal for the production of baby and dietetic food or as a filling in a variety of baked goods.
Description
On medium-leafy branches and strong, thick stalks, fruits appear. In appearance, they are short, but rounded pear-shaped, weighing about 150-210 grams. The palatability of juicy pulp with semi-oily notes and fine graininess is assessed on a 5-point scale at 4.7-4.8 points. Sweet and sour taste of fruits with low density has a delicate aroma and low astringency.
The self-fertile variety pear Elena does not need pollinators and is able to set the crop on its own.
A dull color is represented by a greenish color with a slight manifestation of warm yellow tones. On the surface of the fruit, a small number of rusty spots appear and subcutaneous dots of gray color rarely appear. By the end of the summer season, with the onset of full maturity, an insignificant cover color acquires a reddish-brown tint.
In addition to a detailed description of the pear, Elena, a photo selection will help determine the preferred characteristics of fruit trees that he wants to see on his site.
Distinctive features of this variety are abundant harvests - up to 40 kg. Winter hardiness of flowers allows to withstand frosts, therefore strong immunity makes it possible for the fruits to hold out on the branches until the end of September - early October.
Overripe fruits quickly fall off, so for storage they should be picked 7-10 days before the end of the ripening period.
Thanks to this technique and the dense structure of the fruit, you can achieve high keeping quality and transportability for 4 months without compromising consumer qualities.
Planting and leaving
One- or two-year-old seedlings of the Elena pear variety stand in April-May or autumn. To do this, select areas with loamy soil. Avoid planting in areas with a water level of less than 2 meters, as flooding will kill the root system.
Additional grooves, creating hilly terrain or planting on a higher ground will help avoid problems with seedling flooding.
To form a compact crown, it is initially grafted onto a low-growing stock. For a young seedling, they dig a hole more than 0.7 m deep with a diameter of 1.0 m. Regardless of the seasonality of planting, it is better to prepare the hole in advance, preferably in the fall. During the winter, the hole will settle and it will be possible to exclude the deepening of the seedling neck, which has a detrimental effect on the tree's survival procedure.
When planting in clayey areas, the soil is fertilized compost, and to increase air permeability it is diluted with peat and coarse river sand. Sandy soil is enriched by adding compost, peat and humus.
Excessive and good watering:
- allows young seedlings to gain height intensively;
- necessary for the formation of ovaries and juicy fruits;
- in the absence of natural precipitation in the pre-winter periods, it increases the winter hardiness of trees.
In addition to the correct planting of the pear, Elena will need care, which consists in creating an optimal living environment. Pruning measures make it possible to form the crown of the tree, regulate the condition, fruiting and the degree of thickening.
For the development of a functional crown, it is necessary to carry out thinning pruning. Sanitation of dried and dead parts is carried out as needed.
In order to exclude the disease, spraying is carried out in the spring between April and May. Chemical processing in summer is carried out in the presence of obvious signs of disease and requires termination one month before the expected harvest.
When planting young seedlings, it is necessary to apply fertilizers, which will be required after 3-4 years of planting. Top dressing in the spring season requires the introduction of nitrogen-containing substances - urea and nitrate. In the summer, foliar processing is carried out. Trees need thorough feeding in autumn.
On the eve of winter, it is necessary to introduce phosphorus-potassium preparations:
- humus;
- organic waste;
- ash;
- burnt limestone or table salt.
Pear immunity and morbidity
The resistance to various diseases of pears of the Elena variety makes it possible to distinguish this species among the majority. Such trees are not susceptible to the effects of septoria and fungal parasites. In the absence of prophylaxis, the appearance of infectious diseases is possible - rust, fruit and stem rot, powdery mildew.
Significant damage to the variety is caused by the moth butterfly, tick, green aphid or leafworm. In order to eradicate the symptoms in the future, it is necessary to dig the areas in the crown area of the tree, destroy the foliage and maintain proper care.
The Elena pear variety is famous for its yield, stability, high immunity and unpretentious care. Therefore, if you are thinking about planting a pear, then this is a great option!