Many fruits, including pears, grow in the Urals. Some trees are better and more resistant to the conditions of this region, some of them give a greater yield than other fruit plants. Varieties of pears for the Urals, which were bred by selection, are now more suitable for growing under such conditions than before.
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The most popular is the variety "Sverdlovsk". Besides the fact that it is most often grown in the Urals, it is also known in most of Russia. It is grown in Omsk, Abakan, Saratov and other cities. It differs from all varieties in that it simply does not have any special flaws. The fruits are large, sweet, with a rich taste, bear fruit in the summer, almost not affected by disease. Storage is possible for about a month and a half, during the cold summer the Sverdlovsk can be grown more safely on high boles or skeleton formers.
For planting and the best growth of any kind of pears for the Urals, and the above, too, choose higher places, and that it was just the eastern slope. This is due to the fact that this region is characterized by severe climate conditions. So that the west winds could not reach the trees, choose eastern elevations.
Some varieties of pears for the Urals require shortening of branches. For example, "early Sverdlovsk." It has long branches, and this adversely affects fertility, so they should be pruned at a young age, then the crown will be compact, and the wood will be prolific. When transporting seedlings, you need to be careful not to dry the roots of the tree, otherwise after planting such a plant may not grow and give the desired result.
There are not many varieties resistant to winter in the Urals, but work is underway to develop them. The best varieties of pears that have adapted to these conditions have already spread throughout the region and are popular with gardeners. These include "september", "early Sverdlovsk", "careful". All of them are quite winter-hardy and fruitful.
Varieties of pears for the Urals differ in shape and maturity. In the “early ripening”, for example, the fruits are more like apples, and they ripen earlier than others, so for those who can’t wait for the harvest, it is better to choose this option. For those who are not in a hurry in this matter, another one will be suitable - “careful”. This variety bears fruit every year, and very abundantly, despite growing in harsh conditions.
Many varieties are well suited for winter harvesting - jams, compotes, dried fruits. And almost all Ural pears will work for making wines. These drinks have a rather tart and rich taste. If you need additional information in order to plant Ural gardens, the catalog of pear varieties, which is updated every few years, will be very useful to you. If you want to get an excellent result - stay tuned for updated information. Before you plant trees in the garden, study the characteristics, since the variety you like may not take root in the existing conditions.