Pear Carmen

Choosing a pear look for planting on a personal plot, summer residents prefer summer varieties with mouth-watering fruits. These include the Carmen summer table pear, which is most fertile when grown in central Russia.

This pear variety was developed by a group of domestic scientists-breeders of the All-Russian Research Institute of Genetics and Breeding of Fruit Plants named after V.I. I.V. Michurin in 1992. To create a variety, two species were crossed - Williams red and Daughter of Blankova. The fruit crop has not yet been entered into the State Register, since it is being tested. It is recommended for growing pears in different climatic zones, but the variety is still popular only in the Central Black Earth Region.

Carmen is a fast-growing tree, the height of which does not exceed 5 m. The fruit tree is characterized by a narrow-pyramidal and compact crown with an average leafiness of greenish-reddish leaves with a pronounced sheen, strong branches extending from the trunk at an acute angle, and a brown-brown color of the bark. Conical pear buds grow, clinging to the shoot. The lifespan of the Carmen fruit tree is 25-50 years.

Pear Carmen belongs to the medium-fruit category. By providing proper tree care, pears weighing 200 grams can be grown. The shape of the fruit is correct, short pear-shaped. Ripe fruits attract attention with an unusual color - at the stage of removable maturity, pears are covered with a burgundy color, and in a state of consumer ripeness, they are brownish-red. The skin of the fruit is dry, of medium density, with a slight sheen and roughness. On the surface of the fetus, subcutaneous points of a light color are clearly expressed. Fruits keep on thickened and short stalks without crumbling.

Pears can easily be transported and can be stored under the right conditions for up to 100 days. The purpose of the fruits is universal - they are eaten fresh, used in cooking, processed into compotes, marmalades, jams, and can also be preserved in slices.

The fruit tastes excellent. Creamy white flesh is fleshy, semi-oily, moderately dense and quite juicy. The taste is sour-sweet without the slightest astringency. The aroma of the fruit is not pronounced, but very pleasant.

Pear belongs to summer varieties. Yields a fruit tree in the 5th year after planting. Fruiting in the culture is regular. You can taste the first juicy pears in mid-August. The tree's peak fruiting occurs in the second half of August - early September.

The variety is characterized by average yield indicators.Correct agricultural practices and favorable weather conditions are a guarantee of a good harvest. On average, up to 30 kg of sweet and juicy fruits can be removed from one tree during the fruiting period.

The pear is partially self-fertile, therefore, the yield can be increased by planting donor trees in one area, observing the alternation. The best pollinating trees, the flowering times of which coincide with the Carmen pear, are: Conference and Williams summer.

Planting a pear seedling can be carried out both in spring and autumn. For spring planting, it is better to choose the end of April - the beginning of May, when the air and soil are well warmed up. When planning to plant a tree in the fall, it is better to do this at the end of October - 3 weeks before possible frost. Since the tree is compact, there is no need to keep long distances. More than 1000 seedlings can be placed on 1 hectare.

The fruit tree does not require special and complex care, but it grows productively only on high-quality soils. The site is recommended to choose a clean, level, well-lit and not shaded by buildings or fences. The tree loves soil that is drained, fertilized, moisture and breathable. Experienced summer residents recommend planting pears in black earth, sod-podzolic or loamy soil. In addition, it is worth paying attention to the depth of passage of groundwater, since the tree does not like excess and stagnant moisture.

Fruit crop care consists of a number of activities: watering, feeding, sanitary pruning of branches, crown formation, winter insulation (mulching and winding), protection from rodents, as well as the prevention of viruses and insect infestations.

The tree's immunity allows it to resist a number of diseases, in particular, scab and septoria. Treatments with special preparations - insecticides - can protect against pear mites, flower beetles and moths. In addition, the pear is very attractive to mice and hares, which can be protected from the trunk by using coniferous branches.

The pear quickly adapts to the climatic features of the growing region and temperature extremes. The frost resistance of the variety is moderate, but the tree tolerates short drought, heat and shade perfectly.

Pear Carmen is popular among summer residents living in central Russia. This is due to the fact that the tree quickly gets used to the climate and soil, gives abundant harvests and is easy to transport. Many housewives are captivated by the incredible taste of the fruit, as well as their universal purpose.