"Beurre Bosc" pear: description, characteristics, planting and care

“Bere Bosk” - pear, which is distinguished by its high taste characteristics. Compared to the other varieties does not require special climatic conditions, or high maintenance. Due to its characteristics, is popular with gardeners around the world. The variety is zoned for virtually all regions of Russia.

Varieties of pears “Bere Bosk”. Description

The Fruit of this tree is juicy and sweet, are stored for a long time, well tolerated transportation. In order to fully appreciate all the qualities of this variety, you need to carefully consider its characteristics.

The Tree

At a young age is actively growing and already 6-7 years to begin to bring a good harvest. The height of the tree is of medium size, has a dense symmetrical crown, branches long, with a large number of knees.

Shoots and leaves

Thick Shoots, lightish brown. The leaves of the tree is large and smooth, ovate, dark green, are on short petioles. The flowers are also distinguished by their large size, each inflorescence can count from 10 to 20 units.

Fruits

Fruits are sweet and aromatic, have a very delicate and mellow taste with almond notes. Julienne “Bere Bosk” Is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent. As for the appearance, when fully ripe the fruits become Golden copper, even slightly rusty tinge that makes them stand out among other varieties of this garden culture, which are mostly represented in the yellow-green color. The skin is thin, flesh is creamy or white, the average weight of a pear is about 180-200 grams. They have an elongated form. The peduncle is long and thick, slightly curved. Pears cling to the branches rarely fall off even when fully ripe and the wind is strong.

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Productivity

Already the 9-11 year fruiting average yield of the variety "Bere Bosk" (pear) is 150 quintals per hectare, after 12-14 years the yield of the tree is increased by 2 times.

Ripening

Like all late varieties of pears, all the fruit "of Bere Bosk"ripen only in the second half of September-early October. Are stored about two months, their safety depends on the conditions: the cooler the room, the higher the keeping quality of the fruit. If the fruit is stored longer than two months, they lose their taste. Endure transportation very well.

Growing Conditions.

Tree is known for its ruggedness: undemanding to soil conditions, number of Sunny days, feeding. But it requires constant watering, because it does not tolerate drought. I would also like to point out to the low winter hardiness of this variety. As far as disease, the grade “Bere Bosk" (pear) has a resistance to scab, while there is the risk of leaf burn.

Origins

This variety was bred in France in the 18th century, being completely random. The famous botanist Bosque, in whose honor and was named the pear, planted the seeds of unknown origin. Of them soon grew a tree, which brought wonderful fruit. Unusual color, very sweet and juicy pear is very quickly became popular worldwide.

Select plant

What kind of planting material, largely depends on the presence of crops, and the health of the tree as a whole, so there are some guidelines for his choice. Annual tree must be in the growth of approximately 1.2 meters, but with regard to two-year pears, its trunk must be at least five feet, the length of main branches should not be less than 20 centimeters.

The Roots must be firm and strong, without damage.

Boarding

All late varieties of pears are planted on the same scheme, and “Bere Bosk” is no exception. To obtain a good crop and delicious fruit, you need to follow some rules.

To Make the garden work best in April, before the buds swell, or in October, when the leaves completely fall off of the sapling.

This is a garden tree does not like movement, so we need to take seriously the choice of the landing site, to the plant there was comfortable and cozy. Often planting pear Is in the Western or South-Western part of the garden, bathed in sunlight, which is necessary for rapid tree growth. It is also important to protect the tree from wind and dampness.

Despite the love for moisture “Bere Bosk” should be planted in areas where the groundwater does not reach the two-meter level, yet it is recommended to choose low-lying areas, in which collects melted snow or rain. Otherwise there is a high probability podtopit plant or provoke its freezing.

The best tree to grow in loose soil. Therefore, the aeration properties of heavy clay soils to improve by mixing it with one bucket of coarse sand and one Cup of hydrated lime to achieve the effect of lightness and airiness.

Before planting it is necessary to make the soil more fertile by pereopisanie it with mineral fertilizers, peat, rotted manure or woodash. This procedure is necessary so that the young tree has taken root better and not sick due to lack of nutrients.

“Bere Bosk” - pear, with average height and lush foliage, so when planting is necessary to observe the distance between the seedlings. The trees should be at a distance of 3-4 meters from each other. The hole must be the depth of about one meter and a width to be 60-80 centimeters, such a large size is needed for better growth of root system.

The Planting of pears requires careful observance of technology. In the prepared recess it is necessary to construct a mound, about 3-5 inches above the base soil, it is a tree trunk, and the roots are carefully distributed in a circle. You also need to drive a stick, which will serve as a support for trees in the first years of life. Before you cover the plant with earth, necessary to fill the deepening with plenty of water, about ten gallons.

In place of growing pears the soil surface should be carefully lay mulch to save moisture and protect the soil from drying out.

Irrigation

These pears are very fond of moisture. It is best to water a tree with a special country of the nozzle on the hose, which can create the effect of rain, evenly distributing water across the earth around the trunk. If this is not possible, then it is best near the root system to dig a small channel width of about 15 centimeters, and pour water directly into it. During a drought the frequency of watering should increase. The norm is 3 buckets of water on one square meter of land.

Fertilizer

The Amount of deposited material depends on the condition of the tree and its growth. The young plant shoots for the year must be added about 40 inches, and an adult - 20 see If these figures are reduced, it is necessary to help the tree grow and develop, further enriching the soil. Fertilize pear trees in spring and autumn, starting from the second year of life.

Fertilizer of organic origin is enough to put one every three years, but fertilizer may be needed more often many trees, including the cultivar ‘Bere Bosk”. Pear will grow well and bear fruit when you make 20 grams of ammonium nitrate per square meter of land.

Trim the tree

As soon As the wood turns 2 years, it is necessary to form its crown, do it are 3-4 main branches that are at the same distance from each other, and are shortened by about a quarter of its growth. The barrel needs 20-30 cm rise above the rest increments. Annual should be the procedure of removing the patients or growing inside the branches.

Preparing for winter

Do Not forget that many garden varieties have poor resistance to frost, these include the pear “Bere Bosk”. Feedback from experienced growers say that for insulation it is best to wrap the trunk of the tree with straw or paper and sprinkle with a design snow. In this case, the sensitive roots will be protected from cold temperatures and sudden gusts of winter wind.

“Bere Bosk” - a pear, a feature which is described in the article. With a large number of advantages this variety has a minimum number of shortcomings, which include a bad frost and the demands of irrigation. All the other qualities, such as taste the fruits of their appearance, safety, transportability, yield, and minimal need for care, will delight any gardener. Perhaps this is why “Bere Bosk” enjoys such a high popularity in many countries of the world.