Pear Klapp's Favorite

The Clappa Favorite pear is a summer variety created by an American breeder in the nineteenth century and has rapidly gained widespread popularity around the world. The fruit tree was named after its developer - "Klapp's favorite". Next, we will focus on the characteristics of this variety, planting seedlings and further agricultural technology.

The state test of the Lyubimitsa Klapp pear variety was carried out in the Soviet Union in the twentieth century, the results fully justified the wide popularity of this variety. This variety began to be grown in the Kaliningrad region, in the North Caucasus, the western republics of the USSR, the Baltic and Central Asian republics.

Pear Favorite Klappa: description of the variety and characteristics

Pear Favorite Clappa: photo of the variety

Photos and characteristics of the pear variety Lyubimitsa Klappa indicate that the variety is classified as a medium-sized variety of fruit crops and is suitable for cultivation both in summer cottages and in home gardens. The maximum growth of a fruit tree reaches four hundred centimeters. In the first months after planting, it shows an accelerated growth rate, giving the crown the shape of a regular pyramid. Then the growth will slow down. A fruit tree can produce crops up to about fifty years old. The following are the advantages of this type of pear:

• non-capriciousness in the choice of soil, however, on fertile soil, this variety begins to yield faster.
• a large amount of harvest is guaranteed during the entire growth, depending on the growing area, from about one hundred and eighty centners to three hundred centners per hectare.
• a high level of resistance to cold, a fruit tree can withstand cold temperatures up to minus thirty degrees, which makes it possible to grow a tree in the Moscow region.
• high level of drought tolerance.

To date, the Lyubimitsa Klappa pear has participated in the creation of more than twenty varieties of pears. Due to the fact that the pear belongs to the Pink family in the same way as the quince, then it is recommended to plant the pear on the quince stock. It is worth mentioning that the variety also has disadvantages:

• low level of resistance to some diseases.
• the growth of the fruit tree and the spreading of the crown, which complicates the agrotechnology behind the pear.
• self-fertility, which means planting other pollinating species nearby.
• short duration of the content of the crop.

Growing, the branches of the fruit tree begin to fall, giving the crown a more rounded shape. An aged pear is characterized by:

• smooth, reddish color, the bark has slight peeling.
• the branches of this variety have a brown color with a slight lilac tint and a large number of lentils, small tubercles, which serve for gas exchange.
• bright greenish leaves with thin light petioles have the shape of a regular oval, pointed at the tip.
• the leaf plate is shiny, has no pubescence.

Features of the variety

Pear Favorite Clappa: photo of the variety

• Harvest characteristics

During the flowering process, the pear's Favorite Klapp, as you can see in the photographs on the Internet, forms inflorescences of large white flowers. Due to the later time of the flowering process, the inflorescences are not threatened with cold. The ovaries are dark reddish in color.They bear fruits of a large size with a pleasant smell, the mass of which most often reaches two hundred grams on young trees, but with age, the mass of the fruits decreases. The qualities inherent in the fruit are listed below:

• The ripening time of fruits depends on the characteristics of the climate of the region - in the southern regions, the fruits can be harvested at the end of the second summer month, in mountainous areas or more northern regions, the harvest time of this variety is postponed for seven to fourteen days.
• An unripe crop is distinguished by a yellow and greenish color at the same time, which, according to the degree of ripening, changes to yellowish with a rich reddish tint on the sides.
• Under the thin shiny skin there is a snow-white pulp filled with juice, there is a sweet wine taste.
• Ripe fruits of this variety crumble quickly, which means it is recommended to remove the fruits a little unripe.
• The harvest of this variety does not differ for a long time of keeping, the fruits must be immediately included in the diet or used for cooking, any dish or drink.
• This variety has amazing taste, the taste is fully revealed in jams, compotes, preserves, and the ideal combination is with apples, cranberries and quince.
• The dried harvest is also famous for its amazing taste.

Note! Not paying attention to the short storage time of the crop, the fruits of this variety are distinguished by their excellent presentation and the ability to transport the crop over long distances.

Pear Favorite Klapp: planting varieties

Pear Favorite Clappa: photo of the variety

When planting pear seedlings, Favorite Klapp, you need to take into account a couple of specifics:

• In the middle lane, a tree can be planted at any time of the year, for example, in the autumn or spring seasons.
• For the southern regions, preference is given to planting in the autumn season, because in the conditions of a warm, long autumn season, the seedlings have time to get used to such conditions before the arrival of cold weather.
• In colder areas with a cold autumn season, it is recommended to select the spring season for planting.
• As pollinating varieties, it is advised to plant three to four trees of various varieties.
• When selecting a territory for planting, it is necessary to avoid salty and clayey soils.
• It is also necessary to take care of the absence of a stony layer in the soil that can harm the root system.
• Groundwater should not rise more than three hundred centimeters to the top layer of the soil.
• In an area with partial shade, the amount of harvest of this variety decreases, which means that the planting site must have a sufficient amount of sunlight - the amount of sunlight affects the amount of sugar in the crop.
• The cold wind can cause numerous injuries to the tree.

• Selection of pear seedlings Lyubimitsa Klappa and making planting holes

It is recommended to buy planting material of this variety in proven nurseries, carefully checking the specimens available there:

• pears that have reached the age of more than two years have a poor level of adaptation.
• seedlings of this variety should have a developed root system without defects, spots, growths.
• young branches should differ in consistency and flexibility.
• the width of the trunk should not be less than one centimeter.

Planting holes for pear seedlings Lyubimitsa Klapp are prepared in advance:

1. When landing in the autumn season, it is necessary to make a landing hole in advance, approximately thirty days in advance, and when landing in the spring season, it is recommended to prepare a landing hole in the autumn season.
2. The width and depth should be at least eighty centimeters, and if the seedlings have a branched root system, then the dimensions can be larger.
3. At the bottom of the planting hole, fertile soil is placed, which is mixed from garden soil, sand, wood ash, top dressing and humus.
4. If there is an excessive amount of sand in the soil, it is necessary to strengthen it with garden soil and clay for planting a fruit crop.

• Tips for planting pear seedlings Lyubimitsa Klappa

For the correct landing of this variety, it is recommended:

1. Place the seedling in the middle of the planting hole made, on a tubercle of fertile soil and straighten the root system.
2. The root collar should be five centimeters above the topsoil, the tree should face south with the part that has a couple of branches.
3. At fifteen to twenty centimeters from the stem, a stake is set in order to tie it up.
4. In an equal measure, the fertile soil prepared in advance is poured.
5. Then the seedling is tied to the stake.
6. The soil is compacted.
7. In a space of forty centimeters from the stem of the fruit crop, the soil is slightly deepened and the first moistening of this variety is carried out with three containers of liquid.
8. Then the soil near the trunk should be covered with a layer of mulch made of humus, straw or mullein.
9. Within a couple of months immediately after planting, it is necessary to monitor the likelihood of soil subsidence, if necessary, pour the soil to the trunk, otherwise the tree will die.

Usually summer residents do not use a layer of mulch, but mulch contributes to:

• mulch retains fluid, preventing the root system from drying out.
• protects the root system from cold weather in the winter season.
• mulch is an amazing source of nutrients, evenly supplied to the root system.

Pear Favorite Klapp: variety care

Pear Favorite Clappa: photo of the variety

If you believe the opinion of summer residents, the correct actions to take care of the Lyubimitsa Klapp pear variety directly affect the full development and stable fruit bearing of this variety.

• Moisturizing

Moistening of this variety is carried out by sprinkling. In the absence of the possibility of sprinkling, small ditches are made near the trunk. The norm for moisturizing is two containers of liquid for each seedling, on especially hot days they increase the frequency of moisturizing. Immediately after sprinkling, the part near the trunk is loosened, giving oxygen to the root system. But you should not carry out excessive loosening in order not to harm the root system. Then the weeds are removed and a layer of mulch is made using compost. It is recommended to plant honey plants near this fruit crop, for example, buckwheat, mustard, as well as a lawn. An aged fruit tree is advised to moisturize three times in three months:

• in the process of flowering.
• in the process of crop development.
• in the process of ripening the crop.

• Pruning a fruit tree

Pear Favorite Klapp needs regular pruning, otherwise:

• the seedling will begin to grow, creating shade for other crops and creating difficulties in agricultural technology.
• the amount of the harvest will decrease.
• excessive thickening of the crown will make positive conditions for most parasites.

From pruning, the variety of pears Lyubimitsa Klappa experiences numerous stress, it is worth performing the procedure at a time when the tree is at rest and the juices do not move. Pruning is carried out in the second year, giving the crown a shape, this is important in the presence of fragile branches of this variety. Pruning is done according to the following scheme:

• to stimulate young branches, the top of the tree is pruned at twelve months of age.
• upon reaching two years, three tiers of branches are formed, selecting from them located at an acute angle to the trunk.
• the central branch of this fruit crop must be pruned at around twenty centimeters from the upper shoot located on the side.
• when removing excess shoots, you should not remove them too much or leave stumps on the trunk - these sections are difficult to regenerate.
• then pruning branches growing in the middle of the crown or parallel to the trunk, as well as dried or affected shoots.
• each cut must be treated with a garden varnish.

Note! If the harvest on the fruit tree becomes less, it is necessary to carry out a rejuvenation procedure.

• Fertilizers

Pear Klapp's favorite is quite sensitive to fertilization, it is necessary to feed in a timely manner. In the first forty-eight months, trees need mulching, approximately a layer of five centimeters near the trunk, up to one hundred to one hundred twenty centimeters wide. When making a layer of mulch, the base of the trunk must not be touched, otherwise it will underpin. Then the place for making a layer of mulch for this variety must be increased over time, and organic fertilizing must be placed in the soil during digging in the autumn season. At one time, in the autumn season, fertilizing with a high content of potassium and phosphorus is placed in the soil. Top dressing with nitrogen is useful at the beginning of the spring season before the flowering process and in the summer season at the time of the formation of ovaries on the tree.

Various diseases and parasites

Pear Favorite Clappa has a low level of scab disease resistance. But this variety can also become infected with other diseases, for example, powdery mildew or fruit rot, fungal diseases. If signs of disease have already formed on the foliage of this variety, it is necessary to remove all infected parts and destroy. However, spraying as a preventive measure is considered the best method for killing diseases of fruit crops. At the beginning of the spring season, it is necessary to carry out treatment with chemicals once every one month. An effective drug for powdery dew is a solution of dry mustard and soap. The treatment of fruit crops with copper sulfate has a positive effect.

A large number of agents are known to remove parasites. Most summer residents also use glue traps, regularly clean the circles near the trunk from weeds.

• Winter season preparations

To protect the fruit crop in the winter season from cold winds, sudden temperature changes, following the characteristics of this variety, it is recommended to prepare the tree for negative conditions:

• it is worth cleaning the place near the trunk of weeds.
• thoroughly moisten the tree, then dig up a place near the trunk and make a layer of mulch with the help of manure, fallen leaves, and straw.
• the trunk must be cleaned of moss and dried bark.
• whitewash the tree trunk at the base of the skeletal branches with copper sulfate and lime.
• young trees are recommended to be covered with burlap.

Pear Favorite Klapp: reviews of gardeners

Oleg Kruglov, fifty-seven years old, city of Irkutsk

In my summer cottage, two varieties of pears have been growing for several years. Their harvest is distinguished by excellent taste and amazing fresh smells. Every year, my wife makes delicious jam from her pears and quince, we give jam to all friends. I recommend to everyone.

Valeria Dudkina, sixty-four years old, city of Voronezh

They introduced me to the pear variety Lyubimitsa Klappa for a long time, and now the pear tree grows in my garden. The pear does not ask for complex agrotechnical actions, it brings crops regularly, the harvest is sweet, the pulp is tender, melts in the mouth. Three trees of a different variety grow near the tree for pollination. I harvest the fruits a week before full ripening, because the fruits may crumble. With the right knowledge about this variety, cultivation will not bring any difficulties.

Alexander Stepanov, forty eight years old, Moscow region

Amazing honey flavor of pear. Favorite Klapp drives me crazy, a large number of fruits, a wonderful presentation. Agricultural technology is extremely simple, you need to regularly moisturize and fertilize. I advise everyone to buy a seedling.

Victoria Petrenko, fifty years old, city of Moscow

A couple of years ago I saw a gardening program on TV, in which they talked about this species. It became very interesting to me, and I decided to take a chance, went to the nursery and bought a healthy pear seedling Lyubimitsa Klappa. The crop is large in size, the fruit has a red blush, and the taste is honeyed.

Summing up

Pear Lyubimitsa Klappa has already been tested by time and summer residents, passed the state test in the last century, has excellent commercial qualities and taste. Agrotechnics does not represent any complex procedures.