Low-growing, frost-proof and high-yielding pear The August dew, bred by selection in the early 2000s, very quickly gained love and popularity among gardeners. This grade is suitable for both industrial production and for growing on household plots.
Grusha The Augustow dew is a characteristic
When describing the pear variety, Augustow dew can distinguish the following characteristic features:
- high winter hardiness;
- ability to withstand a drought;
- unpretentiousness in care;
- increased, stable yield;
- resistance to diseases;
- pleasant sweet and sour taste, juiciness and aroma of fruits;
- rapid development of the tree, early maturation.
The Augusta dew belongs to the summer varieties, derived from the crossing of the Australian high-yield high-yielding pear "Triumph Pakgama" and the winter-resistant disease-resistant "Tenderness". The height of trees of this variety is small, the crown of medium thickening, fruits with a smooth, pinkish skin from one side, weighing from 100 to 200 grams.
Pear august dew - productivity
Most experienced gardeners, describing the pear as Augustow dew, among its undeniable advantages are called the ability to yield high yields, which increase with the age of the tree. Even the initial harvest is from 15 to 20 kg, provided that the rules of planting and nursing are observed, and as a consequence - their powerful development. The greatest yield this grade can bring, if next to it to plant self-fertilized varieties, with coinciding periods of flowering.
Pear Augustow dew - the height of a tree
Variety of pears The Augusta dew is undersized, not exceeding three meters in height, but at the same time it is fast growing, having powerful, curved branches. Active tree growth requires constant cropping, which will allow to regulate its size and harvest volumes. For the first time, the trimming procedure is performed after planting the seedlings, shortening the branches by 30%. Due to its low pear height, the Augusta dew is often grown, both on small household plots and in large horticultural plantations.
When the Augusta dew begins to bear fruit?
Giving the characteristics of the Augusta dew pear, one can not ignore the quality, such as early fertility. Trees of this variety begin to yield for 3-4 years after planting the seedlings. The variety is highly productive, fruiting is regular, especially if the tree is planted next to its natural pollinator. Fruiting starts from the middle of August and lasts until mid-September, depending on the climate, the amount of harvest reaches two hundred centners from one hectare.
Planting a pear in August dew
Pear seedlings should be planted in August dew in warm soil, do it in early autumn or late spring. When choosing a site for planting seedlings, consider a number of factors that are necessary for the growth of this variety, and perform some agrotechnical measures:
- The place should be well lit, accessible to the sun's rays, windless;
- soil choose loamy or sandy-chernozem, with a good drainage system, better on the hill, since the pear variety Augustow dew does not tolerate stagnation of groundwater;
- for planting, get 1-2 summer seedlings with a well-developed root system;
- in a pit of 50-70 cm depth, apply fertilizer (horse humus, potassium, niter), if the soil is acidic, neutralize it with limestone;
- lower the roots of the seedling into a chatterbox consisting of clay, humus and superphosphate, then spread them and gently place the tree in the pit, so that the root of the root is 6-7 cm above the surface of the soil;
- Sprinkle the seedling with soil, lightly pound it, place a peg beside it, tie a tree;
- planting a few seedlings nearby, leave a distance of at least 4 meters between them.
Variety of pears Augustow dew - care
From the proper care of the seedlings depends their further development and fruiting, this is facilitated by timely and competently carried out agrotechnical measures, which are concluded in the following procedures:
- Watering. With the average precipitation, adult trees are watered once a week, in July and August - more often, at the end of August, watering is stopped. In dry years and in the first year after disembarkation, the soil should be moistened 3-5 times a month.
- Top dressing. The amount of fertilizing is made depending on the composition of the soil, while you should know that the excess fertilizer, as well as the defect, can lead to the death of the tree. On soils suitable for the Augustow dew variety, additional fertilizing can be done once in two years, on less suitable - annually.
- Pruning. The obligatory procedure on which the growth and formation of the crown depends depends on its purpose is to maintain a good sanitary condition of the pear tree. During pruning, the damaged and dried branches are removed, and those that heavily thicken the crown. Forming the second tier of branches that make up the skeleton of the tree, shoots are shortened by a quarter.
The disadvantages of the variety can be attributed to its low level of self-pollination, therefore, to increase the amount of harvest for the pear, Augustow dew, the best pollinator is the "Memory of Yakovleva" variety. Trees recommended for pollination of the variety should be planted next door, this will ensure not only the largest harvest, but also the best quality of the fruit, they will be larger, sweeter and juicier.
Pear Augustow dew - diseases and pests
Description of pear variety Augustow dew indicates the possibility of disease of trees with various, characteristic for it, diseases and pest damage, consider the main of them:
- Black cancer. Manifestations in the form of cracks and wounds appear on the bark, and on the fruits red dots are formed. Cut off the affected areas on the trunk, remove diseased fruit and foliage, cut sections with copper sulfate.
- Powdery mildew. Get rid of the affected leaves and flowers, bred colloidal sulfur and water this composition tree.
- Fruit rot. The fruits wither and fall off. The tree is treated with "Oxis", after flowering.
- Invasion of insects. It is possible that the leaves, then the whole tree, dry up. Spring should be sprayed with "Nitrafen", "Agravertin" or "Kinmix".