Pear sorceress

Forming an orchard, the summer resident tries to plant more trees that are unpretentious in care, which bring abundant harvests. One of the popular pear species is the summer variety Kudesnitsa, which bears fruit in the third year after planting.

Pear Kudesnitsa is the result of the work of Belarusian breeders. The variety was obtained by crossing three pear species - Lagodnaya, Sapezhanka and Druzhba. The fruit tree is zoned in the Grodno region, but the geography of growth has rapidly expanded. On the territory of the Russian Federation, the pear has been included in the State Register since 2011 and is recommended for cultivation in the southern strip.

The fruit crop is a vigorous tree, reaching a height of 3 to 5 meters. The pear is characterized by a wide-pyramidal crown shape, medium thickening of emerald-green foliage, strong and flexible branches. During the flowering period, the tree is covered with fragrant white flowers (flowering lasts 2 weeks in May). The fruits are formed on simple and complex ringlets, as well as on spears.

Pear Sorcerer belongs to the class of medium-fruited. The average weight of the fruit is 160 grams. The fruit is endowed with a truncated-conical shape, greenish color with a slight blush on the sunny side. The rind of the fruit is of medium density, dryish, smooth and shiny. Transporting the fruits is poor, and their keeping quality is short - from 2 to 3 weeks. You can increase the shelf life if unwashed pears are wrapped in newspaper and wrapped in cling film, pumping out the air.

Pears have a universal purpose - they are eaten fresh, canned in slices, processed into marmalade, jam, mashed potatoes. A feature of the variety is the composition of the fruit pulp, which contains a lot of fiber, as well as vitamins E and C.

The fruit has a delicious, balanced taste. Creamy fruit pulp is moderately oily, fine-grained, very juicy, tender, of medium density. The taste is dominated by sweetness, perfectly complemented by light sourness. The aroma of the pear is not very intense, but pleasant.

The pear tree belongs to the summer varieties. The tree begins to bear fruit in the 3rd year after planting. Fruits ripen from the end of July, but most of the ripening occurs in August. The tree bears fruit annually. The consumer period continues throughout August.

The fruit tree yields are excellent. On average, up to 40 kg of aromatic pears can be harvested from one tree during the fruiting period. On an industrial scale, the indicators are as follows: about 20 tons of fruit from trees planted per hectare.

It is possible to grow the Kudesnitsa pear in the European part of Russia, as well as in the southern regions of the country. In addition, the variety has gained popularity in Ukraine and is massively grown in Belarus.

The tree does not really need pollinators, but different varieties of pears planted in the same area with a similar flowering period will contribute to an increase in yield.

It is better to plant a tree in autumn: September-late October (3 weeks before frost). Before planting, organic fertilizers are applied to the soil, and then the soil is well dug up. When planting, it is recommended to maintain the correct distance between seedlings - from 3 to 4 meters.

This variety is not very whimsical to growing conditions. It is recommended to grow trees in the southwestern or western part of the garden plot. The site should have loose, fertile and well-drained soil without moisture stagnation, since the Kudesnitsa pear does not like excess moisture and dampness. In addition, the tree should be protected from wind and drafts.

Comprehensive care consists of a number of activities, thanks to which the tree develops and gives a bountiful harvest. Fruit crops need watering, loosening of the near-stem soil so that moisture penetrates deeply, organic and mineral fertilizing, as well as protection from insects and viruses.

Do not forget about sanitary pruning of branches (removal of excess and dry branches). Crown formation is best done in early spring or late autumn. For the winter, it is recommended to insulate the tree a little, using mulching and winding.

The sorceress has moderate resistance to diseases and pests, therefore, preventive spraying is recommended. It is forbidden to process trees during the period of fruit ripening. The most dangerous pests are gall mites, flower beetles, moths, itching and aphids, which will help to protect against spraying with insecticides and acaricides. As for diseases, the tree is sometimes exposed to scab, fruit rot, powdery mildew and sooty fungus.

The stress resistance of the fruit crop is average. The tree loves the sun, but is not very resistant to excessive drought and heat. In addition, the variety is winter-hardy, quickly adapts in conditions of sharp temperature changes.

This pear variety has long won the respect and love of gardeners and farmers. This is due to the fact that the tree is not capricious in agricultural technology, consistently gives excellent yields, and quickly adapts to the soil and climatic conditions of growth.

In addition, pears have excellent taste and versatility, which undoubtedly captivates many housewives. Along with the numerous advantages, it is worth pointing out the disadvantages, among which the most significant is the short keeping quality of the fruit.