Fairytale pear is appreciated for its unpretentiousness in care, undemanding to soils and resistance to severe frosts. The article describes the intricacies of planting, growing pears and caring for the plant. The merits and demerits of the variety are also noted.
Pear "Fairytale"
Fruits of the correct pear-shaped form. The color of pears at the time of picking is green. The subcutaneous dots are gray, clearly visible.
Selection history
The pear variety Fairytale was developed by outstanding breeders - V. I. Putyatin, E. A. Falkenberg, M. Mazunin. For breeding, two varieties were crossed - Povislyaya pear (autumn variety, characterized by a good rate of keeping quality) and Tenderness (winter-hardy variety, giving from 1 tree up to 40 kg of fruit).
The variety was bred in the organization FSBIU UNIISK - a research organization that studies and creates new forms of agricultural plants. The Institute began its work in the early 30s of the last century and to this day does not stop working on the cultivation of new varieties.
Fairytale pear bred specifically for the harsh climate of Siberia. The pear became especially popular in the Urals. It is recommended to grow this variety in the Central and Volga-Vyatka regions. The gardeners of Nizhny Novgorod, Krasnodar, Irkutsk, Moscow, Omsk, Yaroslavl, Leningrad regions give preference to pear. Fairytale pear is often found not only in Russia, but also in Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova.
More information about the varieties of pears near Moscow can be found here.
Description and characteristics of the "Fairytale" pear
Trees grow tall, reaching 4 meters. They are characterized by a narrow, dense, pyramidal crown and straight, sprawling branches. The ends of the stems are directed to the top of the plant. The bark of the trunk and skeletal stems are brownish, there is also a slight peeling. The shoots are even, smooth, without pubescence, dark burgundy. The kidneys are small, curved, oval-round in shape, the surface is flat. The leaves are small, elongated with a pointed surface and uniform edges, emerald color.
The fruits have a characteristic shape, average size, reach a weight of 180-200 g. Good care and rich top dressing of the plant helps to produce larger fruits weighing up to 250 g. In high-yielding years, the fruits grow uniform, without defects. The peel is dry, dense, pale. When harvesting, it has an emerald hue; when fully ripe, it becomes an amber-emerald color. There is a slight blush, weakly expressed integument.
There are bright hypodermic points of a silvery shade. Pears have elongated, arched, wide stalks and a small, narrow funnel with minimal rust. The fruits have large, brown seeds in the shape of water lilies. The white flesh is oily, medium in density, fine-grained and juicy. The scent is barely noticeable. The finish is sweet, pleasant.
The tree begins to bloom in late May and early June. The variety attracts good precocity. Harvest can ripen already for 1-2 years after planting - about 3 kg of fruits can be collected from one plant. With age, the yield indicator becomes higher. The tree enters full fruiting for 4-5 years after planting, then gardeners collect up to 10 kg of fruit. After full ripening, pears keep well on the stems, do not fall to the ground.
Pros and cons of the variety
The variety of pears Fairytale has its advantages and disadvantages. Of the advantages distinguish such factors:
- Frost resistance. The variety is permissible to grow even in the northern regions of Russia, where the temperature drops to -48 degrees.
- External features of the fruit. Ripe pears are attracted by a regular and beautiful shape. The fruits are large, without any defects.
- High yield. One tree manages to get 10-15 kg of fruit. The annual yield of the plant increases. In addition, fruiting occurs already in the second year after planting.
- Resistance to drought. The variety is able to withstand a hot summer, while the yield does not fall.
- Early ripening. The fruits ripen in late summer.
- Good fruit fastening. Pears hold on to the stalk and do not fall.
- Taste qualities. When ripe, the fruits acquire a sweet and spicy taste, become juicy and soft.
- Unpretentiousness. The variety is well established on any type of soil, does not require special care.
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What are the disadvantages of the Pear Fairytale variety:
- The crop is stored for no more than 10 days, then the fruits begin to deteriorate.
- The tree grows too high, which may cause difficulties in harvesting.
- Pears should not be transported - the fruits are easily damaged, so they begin to quickly deteriorate, lose their external and taste.
Where and when is the pear planted?
Gardeners recommend choosing a suitable place where there is a flat plot, and there are no buildings. The variety loves good lighting. For planting, choose a place so that there is no layer of clay at a depth of up to three meters. The site should be with a low level of groundwater.
If you plant a pear close to the house, in the future the roots of the tree can cause the destruction of the foundation, which will lead to a deterioration in the strength of the building.
Acquired seedlings are planted in mid-autumn - around the end of September and early October. This is due to the fact that the plant is sleeping, and during the wintering period it will be protected from negative influences. It is allowed to plant a tree in the spring, but this must be done before the sap flow begins. If you bought a seedling at any other time, it is better to plant it in a large pot and leave it for a while in the garage or shed where the light penetrates.
Site preparation
Although the variety is undemanding to soil fertility, it is advisable to fertilize the site before planting to obtain the maximum yield indicator. Gardeners claim that the Pear Fairytale pear grows best on light soils lacking humus. If you cannot fertilize the entire area, prepare the hole for planting correctly.
Dig a hole under the seedling a month before planting - this is necessary so that the soil has time to settle. After this, mix the soil removed from the pit with humus and potassium-phosphorus fertilizers. In too acidic soil, add lime or wood ash.
Landing Features
The correct planting of a seedling does not end on the preparation of the substrate. In order for the tree to take root well, plant it carefully in the ground without damaging the roots or weak shoots.
What requirements to adhere to when landing:
- Before lowering the seedling into the pit, rinse the roots with warm water and carefully inspect. When you see rotten or diseased roots, remove them. After that, shorten excessively long roots so that the root system has a spherical shape.
Treat the cut sites with crushed activated carbon. If the roots are very dry, immerse the seedling in water for 24 hours - this helps soften. In the same situation with the stem and leaves, immerse the whole plant in water. - Inspect the shoots - if they are dry, cut them.
- Land when the weather is calm, without wind. So the plant will not freeze, and the roots will not begin to rot from a sharp excess of moisture.
- Dig a hole 80x150 cm in size. Remove the bottom layer of the earth, and leave the top one with fertilizers for falling asleep of a landing hole.
- Before diving into the pit, straighten the roots so that they occupy the entire area. You must do this so that the root of the neck is not covered by the substrate. Pouring the earth into the pit, shake the seedling a little to remove the "air pockets".
- Fill the roots with the remnants of fertile soil, tamp well.
- Drive a wooden stake near a tree at a distance of 25-30 cm.
- After planting, make a near-stem circle and pour in a lot of water, but to moisten the soil, and not turn it into a swamp.
Pollination Features
The variety is self-fertile, but if you plant together the Skazochnaya pear with Severyanka, Rainbow, Krasuli, the yield indicator becomes much higher. Trees are quick-growing, they need only a couple of years to root, already for 4-5 years after planting, they harvest the first crops, which gradually increase. By the year 10, the variety enters full fruiting.
Fairy Pear Care
Pear Fairytale does not require scrupulous care, but when creating favorable conditions, you will receive rich harvests, and the tree will not suffer from diseases and pests. At the same time, the care procedures will provide the plant with a long life.
Watering
With abundant watering, you will receive juicy fruits. Therefore, regularly water the tree during flowering and fruiting. If the weather is very dry, moisten the plant daily, pouring water under the root. The amount of water depends not only on the age of the plant, but also on the type of soil and the climatic conditions where it grows.
Do not use a sprayer for watering. If water constantly gets on the leaf plates, there is a possibility of burns, which can adversely affect the development of the plant.
Fertilizer
Even the most fertile soil is prone to losing its properties over time. If the growth of the tree slowed down in the second or third year after planting, you will need to enrich the soil with ammonium nitrate. In addition, every autumn with light loosening of the soil, apply humus and mineral fertilizers in small quantities.
In spring, pear this variety with special fertilizers, which you can purchase in a specialized store. To maintain acidity, regularly apply lime to the soil.
Pruning
Trimming the crown is an important procedure that should be performed correctly. The formation of the crown contributes not only to giving an attractive shape, but also to better growth and fruiting. Perform the scheduled procedure in early spring, when the air temperature reaches 5 degrees:
- Remove branches that extend from the main trunk of the plant at an angle of 90 degrees.
- Close the places of cuts with clay - this will protect the tree from diseases.
- File in the lower, then in the upper part of the branch, the diameter of which is more than 3 cm.
- After the procedure, after 30 days you can make fertilizers.
By autumn, the tree will surely delight you with juicy fruits with a pear aroma.
Disease and Pest Control
The main advantage of this pear variety is its resistance to various diseases. The variety is resistant to scab, gall tick, black cancer, fungal diseases. But due to improper care, a tree can be affected by such diseases and pests:
Disease / Pest | Symptoms | Fighting / Prevention |
Soot fungus | A disease that damages the leaves and fruits of a pear. A black coating is formed on them, outwardly similar to soot. Initially, weak trees and those that lack minerals suffer. The fungus is not afraid of severe frosts, hides under the bark of a tree. The main carriers are insects. | Calypso insecticide is used to prevent the disease. For treatment, treat the tree with fungicide Fitoferm. |
Lightning or fruit rot | Brown growths appear on the fruits and taste qualities are lost. It is difficult to notice this disease, since it manifests itself during the ripening period. Damaged fruits dry or fall off. | To prevent the disease, in spring and autumn, treat the plant with a solution of lime in a ratio of 1:10. |
Powdery mildew | With a disease, a powdery-white coating forms on inflorescences and leaves of the tree, in the future it acquires the color of rust. Damaged parts begin to dry and fall away. | To prevent the disease, remove the damaged leaves and burn. Use also folk remedies - spray the tree with a solution of potassium permanganate 1%. |
Leaflet | A caterpillar that penetrates the kidneys when they swell. The pest threatens that it eats the kidneys, and then eats leaf juice. | To combat the pest, treat all the trees in the garden with Karbofos, dissolving 30 g of the drug in 10 liters of water. Perform the procedure until the buds open. |
Shield | This is a pest, because of which dark cherry-colored tubercles appear on the branches and trunk of the tree - liquid flows out of them. Shoots dry and die. | Destroy the shield. Whitewash the tree with lime, combining it with copper sulfate - per 1 kg 100 g. Spend treatment with Tarstar or Clipper twice during the growing season. |
Pear picking and storage
Harvest from a tree is already harvested at the end of August, but if the weather is warm, there is no rainfall, it is not necessary to rush to gather. On a tree, ripe pears do not deteriorate. For the reason that plucked pears are stored for no more than 10-12 days, juices, preserves or compotes are made from them.
The fruits are harvested in warm weather, it is advisable to do this at a time in order to do without crop losses. After collecting, be sure to inspect the pears, so as not to put “healthy” fruits with rotten, broken and damaged fruits.
When the fruits begin to deteriorate, their flesh becomes dark. During transportation, experienced gardeners recommend stacking pears in one row, otherwise the fruits may choke. It is permissible to freeze the fruits in whole or in crushed form. So the taste and vitamin composition of the fruits are preserved. At a temperature of 2 degrees, fruits can be stored in the refrigerator for about 1 month.
Reviews about the variety Fairy Pear
Most gardeners respond positively to the variety, citing its resistance to diseases and pests.
Valery, 44 years old, gardener. For all the time that I have grown three trees of this variety in the garden, they were not affected by scab or gall mite. But once my plants were struck by a soot fungus, but I managed to save the trees in time. I collect fruits large, juicy, tasty. I like this variety because it is unpretentious.
Margarita, 34 years old, housewife. Planted a pear 4 years ago. In general, I like everything about it, but there is a drawback: when harvesting, there is a difficulty due to the fact that the tree grows tall. It is also not very convenient to transport the fruits, because they are prone to damage. For commercial purposes, it’s not very good that pears are not stored for long, but for me it’s enough.
Konstantin, 32 years old, beginning gardener. I bought a pear variety Fairytale three years ago, the seller recommended it to me. The fruits are very large, weigh up to 200 g. The peel is dense, but it is damaged very easily. Pears are juicy, tasty, smell good. I like to cut them into slices and pour honey - a delicious treat. Such a dessert makes me happy every fall, in addition, I recharge with useful vitamins.
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Fairytale pear variety is a variety that most gardeners choose. Even with minimal care, the plant will bear fruit annually. And timely watering, regular top dressing and pruning of branches will increase yield indicators several times.
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