Detailed description of pear variety Conference

Pear is the most common fruit tree. It is quite unpretentious, so it can be grown in different climatic zones. The fruits are tasty, juicy and healthy, thanks to which every gardener wants to have the best variety.

In this article we will talk about the description of the Conference pear variety, find out its advantages and disadvantages and understand how to deal with pests.

Description of pear variety Conference

Conference is a variety of pears. The fruit got its name thanks to a conference on pear cultivation, which took place in Britain. Mass acquaintance with this variety took place much later.

Fruit ripening occurs in the second half of September. Fruits are elongated and large in size. The color is greenish-yellow, the skin is hard with a matte shade, with inclusions of small brown spots. The pulp is juicy, aromatic, soft and melts in your mouth. The variety has a tart taste due to the tannin content in the skin.

The crown of the tree is wide and dense, reminiscent of a cone. The fruit can not ripen only if the summer is cool. The variety hibernates badly.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of the variety:

1. Abundant and regular fruiting.
2. Self-pollinated.
3. The variety does not need pollinating trees. The pear tree takes up a lot of space, so it can serve as a pollinator for other pear varieties.
4. Excellent taste of the fruit, make it possible to grow pears for sale.
5. You can store the conference pear variety for six months, just put them in a cellar or refrigerator. It will not lose its taste and aesthetic qualities.

Flaws:

1. Weak winter hardiness, temperature drops below 20 degrees will negatively affect the state of the variety.
2. Fruiting can be influenced by weather conditions. Cold, rain and wind will prevent the fruits from ripening well, and this will affect their taste. The sun contributes to the correct ripening of the fetus.
3. Unpresentable appearance, but this is not the main thing, because taste is more important.
4. Susceptibility to diseases caused by fungi.

The fruit does not ripen on the tree, so the crop must be removed and stored in a cool, dry place. After lying down for several days, the pear will ripen, begin to gain aroma and delicate taste.

The advantages include flexibility to heat treatment without loss of taste and beneficial properties. You can make jam and other delicacies from it. Due to the fact that it contains acids that help improve digestive processes.

The calorie content of a pear is quite low, only 42 kcal per 100 grams of product. They are recommended to be included in various types of diets.

Landing rules

Planting in the garden begins with choosing a place. The variety loves loose soil, but at the same time, it must retain moisture. Loose loam or black soil is well suited for growing pears.

Pear loves sunlight, but does not like strong winds. In winter, winds can cause freezing, in summer and spring - it knocks down ovaries and fruits... Therefore, place the Conference in a sheltered place from the wind.High humidity can cause harm to the tree, therefore, do not choose lowlands for planting.

Heat resistant variety... Remember that the correct location of the tree will help you get a good harvest faster. The mature plant is large enough that there should be no perennials around it.

Young seedlings are planted in autumn. Planting pear varieties The conference is best at the end of September. A young tree will have time to gain strength, root and prepare for winter. Before the onset of frost, it is necessary to shelter the tree from rodents and frost.

For planting, choose only annual seedlings with a developed root system. The branches of a young tree must be elastic. Before planting the plant, it must be soaked in clean water with the addition of a growth stimulant for 12 hours.

Landing

1. Pit preparation... It must be at least 1 m deep and wide. This depth promotes good root development. Drainage is laid out at the bottom of the pit, then covered with earth that was dug out of the pit. You can add peat, humus to the soil. From mineral fertilizers, use superphosphate or dolomite flour. You should not use fresh manure, it decomposes poorly and can burn young roots.
2. After preparing the ground make a small mound in the center of the piton which you want to put the seedling. Carefully spread the root system and cover it with earth. Remember that the root collar of the tree should be 3 cm higher from the soil level.
3. Trample the ground and form a circular shaft.
4. Water the plant well. As moisture is absorbed by the ground, mulch with straw or grass. For a more secure planting, the tree can be tied to a peg, which is placed 15 cm further than the tree.
5. A young plant is afraid of direct sunlight, therefore, it must be shaded, otherwise the leaves will constantly turn yellow, blacken and fall off.

Spring and autumn care

Spring care consists in removing the winter shelter and inspecting for damage. All damage must be disinfected. For this, you can use copper sulfate. The lower part of the trunk is whitewashed with a solution of lime with the addition of PVA glue. In this way, you can destroy pests and pathogens. Around the tree, the soil is well loosened, as a result of which bacteria, spores and pest larvae are destroyed.

Before flowering, the tree is sprayed with a solution of urea, or vitriol. In autumn, the tree is fed with nitrogen-containing fertilizers. Top dressing should be carried out immediately after harvesting, otherwise the plant will not have time to prepare for winter.

Preparation for wintering is a rather important undertaking. In November, the tree must be covered. Cover the roots and the lower third of the trunk with soil about 25 cm thick.

Harvesting

The first harvest from a young tree will be after about 5 years of life in one place. About 40 kg of fruits are removed from one adult tree. Harvesting begins at the end of September. It is better to remove unripe fruits, since they will not be able to gain juiciness and softness on the tree.

Harvesting is necessary only in good weather, it must be dry. In order to avoid damage to the fruit, collect them in baskets, then spread them out in a ventilated area for several days. This is necessary so that unnecessary moisture evaporates from them, which prevents long-term storage.

Diseases and pests

The conference pear is susceptible to various pests and diseases. Watch the tree and in case of any changes, immediately solve the problem radically.

1. White or brown spots on the leaves - this is a sign of manifestation of entomosporia or septoria. The disease can affect not only leaves, but also shoots and fruits. The disease leads to deformation of the fruit, the shoots grow poorly, and the leaves fall off. Deal with the problem by spraying the tree with Bordeaux mixture or other fungicides. For example, Kuprostat, Skor, Champion. For prophylaxis, every spring it is necessary to treat the trunk circle with Nitrofen.
2. The scab sometimes affects the fruit and leaves. It is furry to the touch, brown in color. The spots are small, but over time they spread to the entire fruit. As a result, it deforms, the skin cracks, it is not recommended to eat such fruits. You need to deal with the problem radically. At the first appearance of infection, the infected area is cut off and burned.
   

   

   For prevention, you can use a solution of urea or a solution of Bordeaux mixture.
3. Rust on the leaves. In case of defeat, all foliage is removed and burned. If the tree is severely affected, its crown must be treated with chemicals that contain copper and sulfur.
4. Fruit rot. It affects the skin of the fruit and the pulp, as a result of which it becomes mealy and an unpleasant odor appears. This fruit should not be eaten. In case of damage, all fruits are destroyed, and the tree is treated with Biomix.
5. Powdery mildew manifests itself as a grayish bloom on the leaves. The affected leaves curl and dry out. To combat, use a solution of manganese or a solution of soda ash. To keep the solution well on the tree, you can add laundry soap to it.
6. Black spots which are able to cover the trunk, branches, fruits. As a result, the infected areas begin to dry out. We will fight with lime with the addition of copper sulfate. The branches and the trunk are whitewashed every spring.
7. Aphid covers the inside of the foliage. Fight by spraying the tree with such preparations: Agroverin, Iskra-Bio.

Gardeners reviews

Tatiana, Moscow region: I can say with complete confidence that the conference pear has been growing at my summer cottage for a long time. She survives the winter well, gives a good harvest.

Marina, Rostov on Don: The conference is the taste of my childhood. My grandfather's pear was growing in the shade. They collected a good harvest every year, the fruits were eaten until spring. If we compare the fruits with the store ones, we have them a little smaller, and even better in taste. The tree is not very tall, although it froze out last year, but we are inclined to believe that a mulberry tree was planted next to it, most likely it influenced the development of the pear.

Katerina, Sumy: A pear has been growing in my summer cottage for many years. Bears fruit every year. They waited for the first harvest for almost 10 years, the harvest on the tree does not ripen, so he removes the pears and puts them on the cupboard. The taste of this variety is extraordinary. I'm happy with the variety and recommend it to everyone.

Pear Conference is the most fruitful and unpretentious variety. The key to a good harvest depends on proper planting and timely disease control. Pay attention to the variety, and you will get a rich and healthy harvest.