One of the most popular varieties of pears is Klapp's Favorite or, as it is commonly called, Pear Favorite. It was bred for a long time, and during its existence the variety managed to win the love of summer residents.
A bit of history
The pear was bred in America by breeder T. Klapp in 1960. To obtain it, crossed seeds of the Forest Beauty were used.
The plant is zoned. It is successfully grown in the North Caucasus and Lower Volga regions. In addition to Russia, Pear Favoritka is successfully grown in Moldova, Belarus, Ukraine, and some Asian countries.
Description
According to the description, Favorite pear is a tall tree reaching a height of more than five meters. In an adult plant, the shape of the crown is wide-round, and in a young one, it is pyramidal. The main branches are very thick, extending from the main stem at a right angle.
Favorite pear is characterized by a bark with weak peeling on the main trunk. On the branches it is smooth. All outgoing shoots are thick, with a large number of gray lentils. The leaf at the tree is oval, pointed at the base. It is not lowered, finely serrated along the edge.
The plant blooms with white flowers, collected in inflorescences of five pieces each. The plant has no aroma; it is considered to be self-infertile. For pollination, pears of other varieties are needed.
Fruit
According to the description of the variety, the Favorite pear gives large fruits of a beautiful oval-elongated shape. As they ripen, their skin turns yellow. The peel itself is smooth, without roughness. The variety is characterized by small black dots located on the skin.
On some fruits, a beautiful reddish blush may be observed. Under it is a light flesh. She is very juicy, pleasant sweet and sour taste.
The fruits ripen in late August. They are collected and processed, since pears are not stored for more than two weeks.
If the fruits are not collected on time, then they will crumble. Harvested crops can be transported. At the same time, its external characteristics do not change and remain at a fairly high level.
Productivity
The best pollinators for the Favorite are varieties Williams or Bere Gifar.
The first crop can be harvested from a tree in the seventh year after planting. If you follow the rules of agricultural technology from one plant, you can get more than thirty kilograms of delicious, fragrant pears.
Advantages and disadvantages
Pear Favorite has strengths and weaknesses. The advantages include the following:
- Early ripening. Fruits can be harvested in the second half of August.
- High frost resistance. According to reviews, the favorite pear is successfully grown in the Urals.
- Unpretentiousness. The plant grows well and bears fruit even on poor soils. However, the best crops are harvested on light and fertile lands.
The disadvantages include only that the plant is self-infertile and gives the first crop in the seventh year, which is quite late.
Growing
Pear Favorite belongs to those varieties that are undemanding to the conditions of agricultural technology, but still require compliance with certain simple rules for growing.
- On poor and medium in fertility soils, at least three kilograms of organic fertilizer with the addition of nitrate (about 50 grams) must be applied annually.
- The soil on which the plant will be grown must be loose. This will allow the roots of the plant to breathe and develop properly.
- In the southern regions, seedlings are recommended to be planted in a permanent place at the age of one year. When planting a tree in the more northern regions, it is recommended to use planting material with an age of at least two years.
- When landing, it is necessary to properly prepare the landing pit. On clay soils, it is recommended to make a hole for fruit trees with a depth of at least a meter and a diameter of about 80 centimeters. A smaller pit is made on peat soils.
- To facilitate rooting, the bottom of the landing pit loosens to a depth of twenty centimeters. This action also contributes to the rapid adaptation of the tree after transplanting.
If it is planned to plant Favorite pear in the spring, then the landing pit is prepared in the fall. During planting, it is necessary to ensure that the roots are straightened, and the root neck of the tree is located above the ground by three centimeters or a little more, but not less.
Immediately after planting, the pear is abundantly watered, pouring at least three buckets of water under one plant.
Care
To get a plentiful even crop, the plant must be looked after. The complex of measures includes not only loosening, regular mulching, but also fertilizing, pruning, watering.
- When watering, you need to use so much water so that it penetrates to a depth of at least eighty centimeters.
- In the first year after planting, it is necessary to use about three buckets of water per tree. Water the pear at least four times per season.
- During the growing season, the pear must be fed twice. Nitrogen fertilizers are applied during the period of active growth of the crown (approximately until the beginning of September). In the fall, phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are applied under the tree, which help to develop the root system and prepare the plant for the rest period.
According to the rules of care, the pear must be cut annually. This will form the crown correctly. As a result of formation, you can get more yield than with the growth of the tree "at its discretion."
Tree pruning is carried out according to the general rules applicable to all types of fruit trees.
Opinions of gardeners
Almost all gardeners who cultivate or grow this pear variety in their plots have positive opinions about it. The favorite compares favorably with other varieties with her lack of demand for soil and growing conditions.
The favorite belongs to the varieties that bring the crop for the seventh year, and in some growing conditions - even later. To get the crop earlier, summer residents recommend giving more power to the tree and properly preparing the landing pit. This helps to bring the fruiting period to a couple of years.
When grown on heavy clay soils, the pear comes into fruition later. In arid regions, it gives small fruits, but without loss of taste.
Pear Favorite, whose photo is presented in this article, is unpretentious in comparison with other varieties of pears.
Disease
The favorite can be affected by a variety of diseases and pests. Of the pests, the plant most often affects aphids. To fight it, you can use any drugs available in the summer shop.
Of the diseases, the pear is most often affected by scab. To combat this disease, it is necessary to timely treat the plants on the site with existing preparations for fungal diseases.
With proper care, the plant will produce stable, large yields every year. Will not hurt. Juicy fruits can be enjoyed until the fall.