Description of the best pear varieties for Siberia, planting and care

Siberia is considered the largest territorial region of Russia. The main feature of the region is its climatic conditions, which are not suitable for growing many vegetables and fruits. Therefore, people who are going to plant pear seedlings will have to choose the most suitable pear varieties for Siberia.

Features of choosing a crop for cultivation in Siberia

It is recommended to understand in advance the main features of choosing pears for growing in Siberia. When choosing a fruit, consider the following:

• Precocity. Experienced Siberian gardeners recommend planting early-ripening varieties of pears in gardens, which ripen in mid-summer. Self-fertile crops ripen the fastest, so it is better to plant them.
• Frost resistance. It is no secret that the region often experiences frosts and temperature changes. To grow tasty and sweet fruits, you will have to plant pears that are resistant to sudden temperature changes.
• Resistance to elevated temperatures. Summer in Siberia can get quite hot, so it's best to look for varieties that can tolerate high temperatures.
• Productivity. Another factor that is taken into account when choosing a crop is yield. Experts recommend planting high-yielding plants that bear fruit in any climatic conditions.

Popular varieties of varieties with name and description

Before planting pears, it is necessary to take a closer look at the best varieties that are suitable for planting in Siberia.

Taiga

This is the newest pear, which was bred by crossing the Povislaya and Tenderness varieties. Taiga is classified as an early-ripening fruit whose harvest ripens in mid-July.

The pear tree grows up to three and a half meters. Fruiting begins four years after planting. The weight of ripened fruit reaches 100 grams. The advantages of the Taiga pear include the taste of juicy and fleshy fruits. The harvested crop is suitable for making wine, compote and freshly squeezed juice.

Myth

A distinctive feature of the variety is considered to be tall trees with a height of more than five meters. They have a narrow pyramidal crown with medium-sized shoots.In spring, small oblong green leaves appear on the trees.

At the beginning of summer, fruits are formed that ripen within 40-50 days. They are covered with a rough skin with a yellow tint. The advantages of the harvest include its keeping quality, which allows you to store the collected fruit for 3-4 months.

Uralochka

A tall tree growing up to four and a half meters. Uralochka has a sparse crown with rounded, geniculate shoots. The leaves have a perfectly smooth surface and are colored dark green. A characteristic feature of the variety is the miniature fruits, which weigh 40 grams. They have thick, rough skin that is golden in color. The pulp of the fruit is juicy, fleshy and aromatic. Collected pears are not stored for long - 30-40 days.

Fabulous

Another tall variety that is popular among Siberian gardeners. With proper care, tall trees grow up to three and a half meters. They have dark red shoots, on which round buds appear in the spring.

The fruits of the Fairy Pear grow up to three hundred grams. They are dark green in color and have a rough surface. The harvest will be ripe at the end of August or in the first half of September. Delicious compote, jam or juice are prepared from ripe pears.

Decabrinka

Decabrinka belongs to the tall varieties of pears, as its trees grow up to six meters. Due to the fact that the branches of the plant grow crookedly, its crown has a rounded shape. Dekabrinka's leaves are oblong and have a green tint.

The variety has medium-sized fruits, which weigh 100-150 grams after ripening. They have a smooth surface and a perfect pear shape. Ripe fruits are covered with golden skin with a pale blush.

Lukashovka

Khabarovsk variety, bred by Russian breeder Lukashev. Lukashovka is resistant to low temperatures, dangerous pests and diseases. Due to their frost resistance, such trees are grown in all parts of Siberia.

The main advantage of Lukashovka is its high yield, which allows you to get 100-150 kilograms of fruit from each tree. The ripe harvest is very juicy and aromatic. It makes good jam and compote.

Severyanka

Among the compact Siberian varieties of pears, Severyanka is distinguished, the height of which reaches one and a half meters. The crown of the tree is wide, dense and has a pyramidal shape. The leaves have pointed ends and a round wide base.

The Severyanka crop is covered with yellowish skin. The flesh of ripe pears is light and juicy. Housewives often use the fruits to create fruit compotes and jams.

The main disadvantages of Severyanka include:

• crumbling;
• small fruit sizes;
• poor protection against pests.

Lel

In Eastern and Western Siberia, many people grow the Lel variety. This tree grows up to five and a half meters. The advantages of Lel include productivity, which allows you to collect 50 kilograms of fruit from each plant. The fruits weigh 150-170 grams and are yellow with an orange tint. The characteristic features of ripe pears include their sweetish taste and juiciness.

The harvested crop cannot be stored at room temperature for a long time, as it spoils within 7-10 days after harvesting.

Svarog

One of the most popular Siberian varieties of pears, which was bred in the 60s of the last century.

The plant has average fruiting, and therefore the yield is only 15-20 kilograms per tree.The first fruits appear only four years after the seedlings are planted in the garden. Ripening lasts 3-4 months and therefore the harvest is harvested no earlier than September. The weight of each ripe pear is 70-80 grams. Svarog fruits are suitable for processing and fresh consumption.

Perun

This hybrid pear variety was bred for cultivation in Siberia. Perun has a strong root system that tolerates temperature changes and severe frosts. A characteristic feature of the fruit is its large fruits weighing 200-300 grams. They have a pleasant aroma and sweetish taste. Pears are not very juicy and therefore compote or juice is rarely prepared from them.

Autumn Dream

Low-growing fruit with high yield and frost resistance. In spring, green fruits appear on the trees, which ripen until the end of August. The harvested Autumn Dream harvest cannot be stored at room temperature, as it will quickly spoil. In cool rooms, fruits are stored for 2-4 months.

How to grow a pear in Siberia

In order to grow pear trees on a personal plot in Siberia, you need to become familiar with the peculiarities of cultivating the fruit. When planting seedlings, you need to remember the following:

• The pear is considered a heat-loving and light-loving plant, and therefore planting should be done in a well-lit place.
• Chernozem soils are best suited for growing pear trees, as they contain many nutrients.
• Siberian varieties should be watered abundantly in mid-summer, during the active phase of fruit ripening.
• Planting should be done in the spring, when the temperature is above zero.
• Before planting, the area is fertilized with mineral and organic fertilizers.
• In the spring, all trees are treated with lime mortar for additional protection against pests.

Specifics of caring for Siberian pears

Caring for planted pear trees is as follows:

• Watering. Experts advise using a sprinkler irrigation system, as it is the most effective. If this is not possible, you will have to moisten the soil manually. Watering is carried out 2 times in spring and summer, during the ripening period of the crop. Each tree consumes 15-20 liters of water.
• Feeding. Pears, like other fruit trees, need fertilizer. It is recommended to use organic fertilizers no more than once per season. Mineral fertilizers are used more often - 2-3 times. To increase productivity, potassium chloride, humus and urea are added to the soil.
• Prevention of diseases. Siberian pears often die from sooty fungus, fruit rot and scab. To protect trees from these diseases, they are sprayed with fungicidal solutions.

Preparing Siberian pears for winter

Winter-hardy varieties of pears also need to be prepared for winter. During this it is necessary:

• get rid of overripe fruits remaining on the trees;
• cut off all dried branches;
• add phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to the soil, which improve frost resistance;
• carry out hilling.

Conclusion

The pear is a popular fruit grown by many gardeners. Before planting pear trees in Siberia, you need to read the description of the known frost-resistant Siberian varieties.