Pear Cupid's Daughter
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It is no secret that the pear is a heat-loving plant, which is why breeders are constantly working on breeding new varieties, trying to instill in them not only great taste and high yields, but also the ability to withstand adverse environmental conditions, or rather frost. After all, only winter-hardy varieties of fruit trees are able to survive in the northeastern part of our country with its unpredictable and harsh climate. At the Far Eastern Research Institute of Agriculture, by crossing two varieties of pears ("Shchuranovki 5" and "Themes») A group of scientists bred a new autumn variety, which was named pear Amur's daughter. According to the recommendation of experts, the most suitable pear varieties for cultivation are the Sakhalin and Amur regions, as well as the Jewish Autonomous Region.
Pear Cupid's daughter: description of the variety and characteristics
Pear Cupid's daughter is not a very tall, medium-sized tree with a rounded and slightly elongated crown. The main powerful branches that make up the "skeleton" of the tree branch off from the trunk at an angle of about 50-60 degrees. The bark on the shoots and trunk is greenish-brown. The crown is not very dense, but there are quite a lot of foliage. Oval finely serrated leaves have a smooth surface, on the front side they are painted in dark green, and on the back - in light green.
When the Daughter of Cupid pear tree picks up buds, they are painted white-pink, but the pear blossoms with snow-white flowers.
The first fruits may appear as early as the fourth or fifth year, but a rich harvest can only be talked about when the tree is six to seven years old. Fruits are harvested in the second decade of September, then the fruits ripen within ten days and are ready for fresh consumption. In cool conditions (cellar, refrigerator) pears can be stored for about two months. For jam or compotes, pears can be used immediately after harvest.
The fruits of the pear variety Daughter Cupid are quite small, no more than 90 grams, and on average 60-70 grams. The shape of the pear is elongated, the surface is almost smooth, only near the stalk is some tuberosity observed. They are colored yellow, there is also an integumentary reddish "blush", small subcutaneous points are visible.
The semi-oily white pulp of the pear The Cupid's daughter has a medium density, sweet but slightly sour taste and a strong pear aroma.
Pear Cupid's daughter: advantages and disadvantages
There are not so many varieties of fruit trees that will feel comfortable in the Far Eastern region, but nevertheless, before buying seedlings, it is always worth analyzing all the pros and cons, weighing the pros and cons of each variety.
The advantages of the pear variety Daughter Cupid include:
- Good yield and annual fruiting.
- Excellent taste of fruits.
- Resistant to many diseases, in particular to scab.
- Fruit size. Yes, despite the modest size stated in the description, this is a very good result for this region.
If we talk about the shortcomings of the Daughter Cupid pear variety, then, first of all, we question the declared winter hardiness. If pears are planted in higher elevations, the results are very good. But when grown in valleys, on islands and on the coast, trees will definitely need additional shelter from frost and wind.
Conclusion
Pear The daughter of Cupid is still used in breeding work - scientists are working to improve its strengths, and also use it to develop new varieties.
With good care of the tree of the Daughter of Cupid pear tree, you can safely count on an excellent harvest, albeit not the largest, but very tasty pears!