Full description of the Krasulia pear variety

Today, breeders have bred over 300 different varieties of pears. All of them differ in the taste of the fruit, the size of the tree and the peculiarities of cultivation and care.

In this article we will talk about an interesting and tasty Krasulia pear variety, talk about its description and main characteristics.

Description of the variety Krasulia

The Krasulia pear variety belongs to the summer varieties, it was bred by crossing the Black and Little Joy species. E.A. Flankeberg worked on the new development at the South Ural Research Institute of Horticulture and Potato Growing. Today, the Krasulia pear variety is grown both on an industrial scale and in summer cottages.

The height of the tree on average reaches more than 4-5 m. The branches are spreading, tend upward, which allows the sun to penetrate to the lower part of the tree. The crown is brown, one of the features of the variety is that there are small thorns on the tree trunk that make it difficult to harvest.

The barrel is cone-shaped. The leaf plate is wide, dense, rounded with pointed ends. Young leaves have light green shades, during the summer they change color to dark green tones, with yellowish veins. The variety blooms in mid-May, with large, white inflorescences, with a tart aroma.

The fruits of the pear are small both in size and in weight, on average, the mass of a pear does not exceed 90 g. The fruits of this variety have a beautiful color, at the time of ripening, the pear acquires green-light green shades. During the summer, the fruits change tones to yellow-green. And the side of the pear, on which direct sunlight fell, turns red-orange by the end of summer. The fruit is oval in shape, similar to a pomegranate.

Many people fell in love with the Krasulya variety because of its taste, the pear has a thin skin, fleshy, juicy pulp. In addition, the variety is sweet, has a pleasant aroma. The fruits ripen in mid-August, remain on the tree for no more than 2 weeks, after which they become soft and fall off. Plucked fruits are also stored for a short time, about 2 weeks open, and no longer than 3 weeks in the refrigerator. Besides the Krasulia pear variety is not intended for winter storage.

The yield of the variety is high, fruiting begins already in the 5th year, on average, more than 40 kg of harvest can be harvested from an adult tree over the summer with proper care. Often, so that the branches do not break off under the weight of the fruit, "Krasuli" requires special supports that will support its branches.

It is interesting to form ovaries on a pear, Krasulia refers to a mixed type of fruiting, therefore, ovaries on it are formed not on short fruit twigs, but on last year's growths, the more interesting and unusual this pear variety.

One more a feature of this variety is its resistance to frost. Krasulia easily tolerates cold and harsh winters, cold and bad weather.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of this type are:

• winter hardiness of the variety (Krasulia perfectly tolerates winters);
• disease and pest resistance;
• the compactness of the tree, despite the spreading branches, Krasulia does not take up much space in the garden;
• high yield (an adult tree bears fruit every year);
• fruits ripen quickly during the summer.

Of course, there are some disadvantages of the variety:

• Small size of fruits (by weight 1 pear does not exceed one hundred grams);
• In a cool summer, the pear changes its taste, becomes tart and not sweet;
• Fruits are not stored for a long time (1 week without a refrigerator and 2 weeks in the cold), they also cannot be stored until winter.

Selection of seedlings

The high yield of the variety directly depends on the quality of the seedlings. When choosing young animals, first of all, you should pay attention to the roots of the tree. They should not have rotten parts, roots with signs of disease. It is necessary that the root part of the tree is dry, brownish in color.

When choosing a pear seedling, it is necessary to inspect the branches, they should not be broken or damaged. You can buy a tree both in early spring and autumn.

Choosing a landing site

For the growth of a seedling, it is also important to choose the right site for planting. The Krasulia variety prefers to grow in the sun, where there is a lot of sunshine during the day. But because of its spreading branches, the pear does not "like" close proximity to other trees, it prefers to grow separately, on the sidelines. This variety is not recommended for planting under large trees, they will not provide enough sunlight for the pear to grow.

The soil

As for the soil, the "Krasul" variety is not capricious and easily takes root on any soils, clayey, sandy. However, you should not plant seedlings in wetlands where groundwater is close.

Due to excess moisture in the soil, pear roots can rot the plant itself loses its growth rate, and the fruits become soft and quickly fall off. Any soil is suitable for planting, black earth, sandy or slightly clayey.

Time to board

The Krasulia pear can be planted both in spring and autumn. In spring, it is better to plant a tree in mid-April or early May, when frosts have passed and the soil is warmed by the sun.

If the planting occurs in the autumn, then it is important to have time to plant the seedling before the onset of the first frost, and preferably a month before the onset of cold weather. Suitable time for planting from late September to early November... Before the cold weather, the tree will have the opportunity to settle down in a new place and survive the first winter.

Landing technology

Planting a Krasulia pear is not difficult, the variety quickly takes root in a new place, does not need special care.

1. Planting pears should be started by preparing the pit. Its size depends on the root system of the seedling, the larger it is, the wider and deeper the hole will be needed. Before planting, you also need to inspect the roots of the tree, if they are tangled, they can be safely shortened or cut, but not too much.
   Before planting, it is recommended to lower the pear roots into a bucket of potassium permanganate solution. This will not only neutralize the roots, but also save the tree from many diseases.
2. Further put sawdust on the bottom of the pit, small stones, humus. The soil should also be loose, moist, without lumps and roots of other plants.
3. After the drainage is laid, you need to pour a bucket of water and wait until the earth absorbs moisture and settles.
4. Then nand the bottom is neatly stacked with roots, the tree should stand strictly upright. The roots are covered with earth, after which the pear must be watered with 2-3 buckets of water.
5. After planting, the ground around the tree should be well mulched.so it will retain moisture longer. The next watering of the tree will be required in a day, 1-2 buckets of water will be enough.

In general, the Krasulia pear quickly takes root in a new place, especially if the seedling is healthy. With proper planting, the pear takes root after a couple of weeks, or even earlier. And the first leaves in a month are a sure sign that the seedling has taken root and began to grow. Now, only proper care will help to harvest the pounds of the crop.

Pear care Krasulia

Watering

Pear Krasulia loves moisture, but, like most plants, it is important not to overflow. 2-3 buckets of water once a week will be enough for her.Its branched root system is able to "extract" moisture for itself. You need to increase watering in 2 cases:

• -in too dry and hot weather;
• during the ripening period of the fruit.

Young seedlings need a lot of moisture, but even here a measure is needed.

Too moist soil threatens the development of many diseases of the root system, the roots of the tree can rot.

Top dressing

Generally adult the tree is able to provide itself with the necessary substances and vitamins... But he also needs vitamins for growth, but they must be applied extremely carefully, based on the characteristics of the tree itself. If it began to bear fruit early, then, of course, it needs fertilizers. But, if it forms only shoots, then you should not spend additional fertilizing on it.

Every year, it is better to apply fertilizers under a pear in early spring, it can be organic fertilizers, a mixture of ammonium nitrate and urea, superphosphate, potassium sulfate, or ordinary ash. Nitrogen fertilizers are used for feeding, they stimulate the growth of young shoots.

Trimming and aligning the crown

It is not uncommon to notice that the tree begins to fall on its side. To level it, it is necessary to remove the topsoil without damaging the roots. Then a stake is driven in from the opposite side of the slope and a tree trunk is tied to it. Leveling a tree is not much different from planting, so it needs good care after leveling.

The variety needs annual pruning. This is necessary so that the young growth does not clog the fruit-bearing branches. In spring, it is best to prune the pear before the leaves open. Broken branches damaged by diseases and young growth are cut off.

Diseases and pests

The variety tolerates various diseases quite persistently, pests are not afraid of it, but it is often susceptible to other misfortunes, for example, powdery mildew. This disease damages the leaves of the tree, the leaf plates turn brown, curl, fall off, and the tree itself slows down.

Usually young leaves and shoots are susceptible to the disease. But inflorescences are also damaged, they are covered with a white bloom, dry up and do not give ovaries.

The disease can destroy more than 70% of the crop and cause significant damage to the tree. To combat this disease, it is good to use a solution of colloidal sulfur (2-3 treatments with an interval of 2 weeks). It is also necessary to cut off all infected branches in the fall.

Fruit rot most often occurs in Krasuli during the rainy season. The disease affects not only the leaves, but also the fruits. Initially, small brownish spots appear on them, the core becomes soft, brown in color and such fruits are unusable. Sick pears must be removed from the branches and from the site, and for prevention, you need to spray the tree with either a urea solution or a burgundy liquid.

Rust - the cause of the development of this disease is a pathogenic microscopic fungus. It covers the leaves of the pear, they turn dark brown and fall off. This disease spreads not only to the leaves, but also to the bark of the tree.

For prevention, it is necessary to spray the tree with a solution of ash and soap, in the spring, before flowering. In the fall, it is necessary to spray the tree with a gray or burgundy liquid.

Cytosporosis or stem rot affects the bark of a tree regardless of its age. Sunburn, drought or severe frosts contribute to the development of this disease. The disease manifests itself on the trunk of a tree, the bark of which becomes dark brown, gradually dries up and dies off.

If the disease has just begun to spread, then with a sharp knife you need to cut off the affected areas, treat them with copper sulfate. But in order to prevent disease, it is better to whitewash the tree trunk in the spring.

But not only diseases slow down the growth of the tree, but also pests, for example, green aphids. This insect sucks out all the juice from the leaves and young shoots. In addition, green aphids secrete mucus, which contributes to the development of a sooty fungus.... To combat aphids, it is necessary to spray the tree repeatedly. The first time before the leaves bloom in the spring, the second time before flowering and the third time before fruit formation. Purchased chemicals such as Kinmix or Iskra will do.

Pear moth - or rather a butterfly that lays eggs on sheets. During the summer, caterpillars emerge from them, devouring the fruits. This pest especially loves to live on young pear trees. You can fight the butterfly with the help of the drug "Kinmix" or "Agravertin".

Pear mite - another pear pest that lives in the bark of the tree and in the scales of the buds. This parasite is activated in spring, sucks juices from young leaves, after which they are deformed. The tree stops growing, the branches take on bizarre shapes, the fruits are not proud to eat. You can fight the pear mite with the help of chemicals, or use a solution of colloidal sulfur.

Many gardeners fell in love with the Krasulia Pear variety because of its high yield, because more than a dozen fruits can be removed from one tree per season. In addition, the pear of this variety has excellent taste characteristics, sweet fruits, with a pleasant aroma. The tree is unpretentious and in care, does not require much attention, but simply pleases gardeners with its beautiful and tasty fruits.