“Bere Bosk” is a pear that is distinguished by its high palatability. Compared with other varieties, it does not require special climatic conditions or increased care. Due to its qualities, it is popular among gardeners around the world. The variety is zoned for virtually all regions of Russia.
Pear variety "Bere Bosk." Description
The fruits of this tree are juicy and sweet, stored for a long time, well tolerate transportation. In order to fully appreciate all the qualities of this variety, you need to carefully consider its characteristics.
Tree
At a young age, it is actively growing and already by the age of 6-7 it begins to bring a full-fledged crop. In height, the tree is medium in size, characterized by a thick asymmetrical crown, its branches are long, with a large number of knees.
Shoots and leaves
Shoots are thick, light brown in color. The leaves of the tree are large and smooth, ovoid, dark green, located on a short petiole. The flowers also differ in their large sizes, in one inflorescence you can count from 10 to 20 pieces.
Fruit
The fruits are sweet and aromatic, have a very delicate and juicy taste with almond notes. Pear variety "Bere Bosk" unlikely to leave anyone indifferent. As for appearance, by the time of full ripening, the fruits acquire a golden-copper, even slightly rusty hue, which distinguishes them from other varieties of this garden culture, which are mostly represented in yellow-green color. The skin is thin, cream or white flesh, the average weight of one pear is about 180-200 grams. They have an elongated shape. The peduncle is long and thick, slightly curved. Pears hold fast on the branches, crumble extremely rarely, even with full ripening and strong winds.
Productivity
Already at 9-11 years of fruiting, the average yield of the variety “Bere Bosk” (pear) is 150 centners per hectare, after 12-14 years, the yield of the tree is doubled.
Ripening time
Like all later varieties of pears, the fruits of the “Bere Bosk" fully ripen only in the second half of September and early October. They are stored for about one and a half to two months, their preservation depends on the conditions: the cooler the room, the higher the shelf life of the fruits. If the fruit is stored for longer than two meats, they lose their taste. Well tolerate transportation.
Growing conditions.
The tree is unpretentious: undemanding to the composition of the soil, the number of sunny days, top dressing. But it requires constant watering, because it does not tolerate drought. I also want to note the low winter hardiness of this variety. As for the diseases, the variety “Bere Bosk” (pear) is resistant to scab, while there is a risk of leaf damage by burns.
Origin
This variety was bred in France in the 18th century, and absolutely by accident. The famous botanist Bosque, after whom the pear was named, planted seeds of unknown origin. Of these, a tree soon grew, bearing wonderful fruits. Unusual colors, very sweet and juicy pears very quickly gained popularity around the world.
Seedling Selection
The availability of the crop and the health of the tree as a whole largely depend on what the planting material will be, therefore, there are certain recommendations for its selection. An annual tree should be about 1.2 meters tall, but as for a two-year-old pear, its trunk should be at least one and a half meters, while the length of the main branches should not be less than 20 centimeters.
The roots should be strong and strong, without damage.
Landing
All later varieties of pears are planted according to one pattern, and “Bere Bosk” is no exception. To get a good harvest and tasty fruits, you need to follow some rules.
Gardening is best done in April, before the buds swell, or in October, when the foliage completely falls off the seedling.
This garden tree does not like moving, so you need to be serious about choosing a planting location so that the plant is comfortable and cozy there. Most often pear planting It is carried out in the western or southwestern part of the garden, where a large amount of sunlight penetrates, which is necessary for the rapid growth of the tree. It is also important to protect the tree from gusty wind and moisture.
Despite the love of moisture, “Bere Bosk” needs to be planted in places where groundwater does not reach a two-meter level, it is still not recommended to choose low-lying areas in which snow or rain accumulates. Otherwise, there is a high probability of flooding the plant or provoking its freezing.
Best tree will grow in loose soil. Therefore, the aeration properties of heavy clay soil are improved by mixing it with one bucket of coarse sand and one glass of fluff-lime to achieve the effect of lightness and airiness.
Also, before planting, it is necessary to make the soil more fertile by digging it with mineral fertilizers, peat, rotted manure or wood ash. This procedure is necessary so that the young tree takes root better and does not hurt due to a lack of nutrients.
"Bere Bosk" is a pear that has medium height and a lush crown, so when planting it is necessary to maintain the distance between the seedlings. Trees should be 3-4 meters apart. The pit should be about a meter deep and 60–80 centimeters wide; such large sizes are needed for the root system to grow best.
Planting a pear requires careful adherence to technology. In the prepared recess, it is necessary to build a mound, about 3-5 centimeters above the main soil, a tree trunk is installed on it, and the roots are neatly distributed in a circle. It is also necessary to drive a peg, which will serve as a support for the tree in the first years of life. Before sprinkling seedlings with soil, it is necessary to fill the recess with a large amount of water, about ten liters.
In the place where the pear grows, the soil surface must be carefully laid with mulch to preserve the desired amount of moisture and protect the soil from drying out.
Watering
These pears are very fond of moisture. It is best to water the tree with a special summer nozzle on the hose, which can create the effect of rain, evenly distributing water throughout the earth around the trunk. If this is not possible, then it is most advisable to dig a small canal, about 15 centimeters wide, next to the root system, and pour water directly into it. During droughts, the frequency of watering should be increased. The norm is 3 buckets of water per square meter of land.
Fertilizer
The amount of material introduced directly depends on the condition of the tree and its growth. In a young plant, shoots should add about 40 centimeters per year, and in an adult - 20 cm. If these indicators are reduced, then it is necessary to help the tree grow and develop, further enriching the soil. Pears are fertilized in spring and autumn, starting from the second year of life.
Fertilizing organic origin is enough to be done once every three years, but mineral trees may be needed more often by many trees, including the “Bere Bosk” variety. The pear will grow well and bear fruit when you make 20 grams of ammonium nitrate per square meter of land.
Tree pruning
As soon as the tree is 2 years old, it is necessary to form its crown, for this 3-4 main branches are selected that are at the same distance from each other and are shortened by about a quarter of their growth. In this case, the trunk should rise by 20-30 centimeters above the rest of the growth. The annual procedure should be the removal of patients or branches growing inside.
Winter preparations
Do not forget that many garden varieties have poor frost resistance, and the Bere Bosk pear also belongs to them. Reviews from experienced gardeners say that for insulation it is best to wrap the trunk of the plant with straw or paper and sprinkle such a structure with snow. In this case, sensitive roots will be protected as much as possible from cold temperature and sudden gusts of winter wind.
“Bere Bosk” is a pear, the characteristics of which are described in the article. With a large number of pluses, this variety has a minimum number of disadvantages, which can only be attributed to poor frost resistance and demanding watering. All other qualities, such as the taste of the fruits, their appearance, preservation, transportability, productivity and minimal need for care, will please any gardener. Perhaps that is why Bere Bosk is so popular in many countries around the world.