Pear - a fruit that is loved by almost all segments of the population, in addition to excellent taste, has a lot of useful properties.
Pear: so tasty and healthy
Fiber, vitamins, organic acids, calcium, iodine, copper, phosphorus and other mineral substances contained in it contribute to the strengthening of immunity, have general strengthening properties.
Such a fruit has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, improves blood composition, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, and has an antipyretic effect. The use of pears, which is loved by both children and adults, has a positive effect on the action of the digestive system, stimulates the work of the kidneys, liver and bladder, and helps to eliminate toxins. Both dried and fresh, these fruits, which have antipyretic and antitussive effects, help in the fight against colds. A bright representative of aromatic fruits is Veles pear.
Description of Veles variety
The result of crossing varieties Forest Beauty and Venus is characterized by fragrant greenish-yellow fruits with a surface orange color that do not stand out against the background of dark green foliage. Gardeners appreciated all the advantages of this variety: Veles pears are smooth, with a flat surface, the average weight of one is 150 grams, for large specimens - about 200 grams. The shape of the fruit is wide pear-shaped, the stalk is somewhat curved, long, of medium thickness. To taste, the Veles pear variety is sweet and sour, with juicy-tender, creamy, semi-buttery pulp of medium density. She just melts in her mouth.
Veles is a pear of autumn ripening. The tree is characterized by a spreading crown, of medium density, formed by long curved branches. In the process of growth, the Veles pear takes on a wide pyramidal shape. Shoots are thick, medium, brownish-brown. Leaflets are smooth, medium in size, with wavy finely serrated edges. Petioles are thin and long, have lanceolate stipules.
When to harvest?
Harvesting occurs in August - early September. Veles is a pear whose ripening is simultaneous. However, it is recommended to eat the fruit in two stages (end of August and mid-September), starting with large specimens.
According to the reviews of experienced gardeners who fully appreciated the possibilities of a tree of the Veles variety, it is desirable to pick the fruits slightly greenish and unripe; this will cause their long-term storage. You can leave the pears on the tree until they ripen, but this will significantly reduce their shelf life. An insignificant disadvantage of Veles pear is its tendency to shred fruit. The reasons for this feature are abundant harvests and the lack of pruning on old trees.
Veles grade value
Veles autumn pear is delicious fresh; it is an excellent base for delicious jams, jams and compotes. Trees of this variety begin to bear fruit 5-7 years after planting. According to experienced gardeners, the advantage of the Veles variety is regular plentiful harvests and high commercial quality of the fruits. The tree is characterized by high resistance to frost and fungal diseases. Pear Veles, consumer reviews of the taste and marketability of the fruit which are positive and distinguish it from the rest of the varieties, is highly appreciated by gardeners both in the household and on an industrial scale.
Planting conditions for Veles pear
Velesa pear is recommended for planting on fertile, well-drained soils, because good land is the basis of future crops. The presence of sand under a fruitful layer is recommended, which is an ideal environment for tree roots. The proximity of groundwater to the soil surface and stagnation of water is contraindicated for wood. If there is the possibility of flooding in the area, then the plant should be provided with drainage, otherwise the latter will begin to decay and die.
The place for planting the Veles pear needs to be selected well-lit, because the sun's rays positively affect the sugar content of the fruits and their quantity. This should not be an open area, it is best to plant a tree among the rest of the garden plants or near the house, which will determine its protection from frost and piercing cold winds.
The optimal planting period is spring, which allows the seedling to begin to grow, grow and get stronger before the onset of the first cold weather. Landing pit should be prepared in advance by digging it in the fall. If the tree sits in the fall, it is advisable to dig a hole at least three weeks earlier, place organic fertilizer (humus or humus), superphosphate or wood ash in it. In the future, plant nutrition is recommended to be applied annually.
When planting, the root neck of the seedling should rise 5-7 centimeters above the ground. For better survival of the tree in the first year of planting, it is recommended to cut off all or almost all of the flowers. In the future, it is required to pick half of the crop, which is still in the "greenfinch" stage (the fruit is at the initial stage of formation). This operation, called crop rationing, determines the formation of large fruits and the best preparation of the young tree for the winter period.
Pear Care Features
It is recommended to water the Veles pear 4-5 times a month, for an adult tree, the consumption is 1 bucket of water. It is important to optimally provide moisture to the plant in July - August, during the fruiting period and the laying of flower buds occurring simultaneously with it, which will form the next year's crop. Lack of moisture during this period may cause loss of future crops in the current and next year. August is the last irrigation month, later watering can cause the formation and growth of protracted shoots, and this will greatly weaken the plant before the onset of cold weather. Watering can be continued longer than usual in a dry year, in order to optimally provide the tree with moisture. In any case, the adjustment of watering should be compared with weather conditions.
Trimming as an important element of care
Pear Veles (the photo conveys the charm and beauty of such a favorite variety by gardeners) - the culture is frost-resistant, however, in order to preserve the tree, it is recommended to mulch the latter in the region of the near-trunk circle, and insulate the stem with insulating material.
The trunk circle must be kept in order, weeds removed in a timely manner and no plants should be planted in it.
A pear, like any garden tree, needs pruning, the purpose of which is to increase yield and sugar content of fruits, remove old and diseased branches, form a crown and get rid of diseases. Usually, the pear is pruned harder than the apple tree, the optimal period for this is the beginning of spring, until the buds open. The first pruning is carried out during the planting process of a young seedling, the branches of which should be shortened by a third. This will be a good start for laying the crown.
Trim should be no more than a quarter of the total mass of branches. Shoots that are completely removed should be cut off at the very base, without leaving stumps.
Pear Veles - Favorite Variety
Veles is a pear that is recommended for cultivation in garden areas. Fragrant fruits of high quality with their delicate mild taste will not leave anyone indifferent from among those who tried them. Caring for a tree is not difficult, and this is also a huge plus to having such a rare fruit specimen bred by breeders N.V. Efimova and Yu. A. Petrov in order to grow it in the Moscow and neighboring regions.