Pear Abbot Vettel

Bred by French breeders, the Abbot Vettel pear became popular from the end of the 19th century. The variety quickly spread along the Mediterranean coast, thanks to its taste. It thrives well in warm, humid climates. Therefore, they are grown in industrial plantations in the south of Spain, Italy, France. To grow this variety in the region, you need to know the conditions for its successful growth.

Description of the pear Abbot Fetel

gardeners showed great interest in the French garden cultivar for its excellent fruit quality and good adaptability in a new place. The description of the Abbot Fetel pear variety and its image in the photo will help novice gardeners not to confuse it with other members of the Rozanov family:

• the tree belongs to medium height and reaches 3-4 m in height;
• the crown is wide, pyramidal in shape, with dense foliage;
• leaves are large light green;
• stems grow at an angle of 40⁰-45⁰, with a further deviation to a horizontal position;
• fruits are elongated, large, light in color with a pink side on the sunny side.

When the pears begin to ripen, you need to make sure that they do not break off the branches with their weight and, if necessary, carry out a garter. This is especially true for young trees with thin shoots.

The main fruiting occurs in the 8th year. The Abbot Vettel pear variety can produce crops for 2 decades.

The plant is considered resistant to such adverse conditions as:

• cold – tolerates frosts down to about -17⁰WITH;
• insects and fungal diseases;
• soil drying out.

The pear is self-fertile – it pollinates itself. Therefore, it is not necessary to plant additional pollinators in the neighborhood. However, it was noted by gardeners that the proximity of other pear varieties has a beneficial effect on the yield of the Abbat Vettel variety.

Characteristics of pear fruits Abbot Vettel

If you follow the recommended rules of agricultural technology for pears, then 3-4 years after planting in early September, you can already harvest the first crop. Abbot Vettel pears have proven themselves with excellent taste and rich vitamin composition.

Fruits are in great demand due to their appetizing appearance:

• oblong shape, up to 20 cm long, up to 8 cm in diameter and weighing 200-250 g;
• thin-skinned, yellowish-green in color with a pink barrel when ripe;
• the pulp is often white, but it can also be cream-colored, juicy and sweet in taste with a pleasant delicate aroma.

In the stage of full maturation, they can hang on a tree for a long time. When removing the fruit, you need to try not to damage them. Pears are stored in the refrigerator at a temperature not higher than +5⁰C. Before storage, the fruits are allowed to mature for several days in a dry room.

The taste and texture of Abbot Vettel fruits allow them to be consumed fresh or cooked from them:

• compotes;
• jams;
• preserves;
• marmalade;
• juices

Pros and cons of the variety

Those who are thinking about growing an Abbot Vettel pear in their area need to know that this cultivar has more advantages than disadvantages. Its positive qualities made it possible for several centuries not only to preserve the variety, but also to expand the growing area. The main advantages of the variety:

• sweet juicy pulp;
• full presentation;
• good safety during transportation;
• long shelf life;
• drought tolerance;
• self-pollination of flowers;
• resistance to diseases and pests.

There are few shortcomings. gardeners note the main one: poor frost resistance. Already at temperatures around -20⁰A tree can freeze and not be reborn in the spring. Therefore, in the cold regions of Our Country, this variety must be covered before the onset of frost. Another disadvantage is the average yield. However, this figure varies greatly under different growing conditions.

Optimal growing conditions

High yields depend on the composition of the soil. For a pear, it should be light and fertile. Variety Abbot Vettel does not grow on soil with high acidity, but prefers neutral. To balance the state of the soil, they dig up the site and add lime or wood ash to it.

Harmful to the pear, Abbot Vettel is considered waterlogged roots. Therefore, it is necessary to provide that the occurrence of groundwater in the area goes deeper than 3 m. The area for the pear should be open to the sun. Sunlight is necessary for a tasty rich harvest.

Planting and caring for pear Abbot Vettel

Abbot Vettel pear is planted in spring or autumn. Autumn planting is considered the most favorable. The age of the seedling should be 1-1,5 years. If the root system is open, then you need to make sure that it is healthy. Leaves and shoots should also not have traces of diseases and wilting.

The place of planting, the condition of the seedling and, in the future, the necessary care of the crop have a great influence on the yield:

• regular feeding;
• necessary watering;
• measures to protect against diseases and rodents;
• loosening of the soil;
• soil mulching;
• stem whitewashing.

Proper preparation for winter is of particular importance for regions of Our Country with cold winters, since the Abbot Vettel pear can die in severe frosts.

Rules of landing

It is better to plant Abbot Vettel pear seedlings in the garden next to apple trees. If planting is carried out in rows, then the distance between trees in a row should be at least 5 m, and between rows – 6 m. The site should be well lit by the sun and, preferably, without drafts.

The seedlings are inspected, dry roots are removed and treated with a mixture of clay and ash in a ratio of 1:2. If the root system is closed, then the seedling is placed in a hole along with an earthen clod. After preparing the site and seedlings, they proceed to the planting itself:

1. Dig a hole about 0,8 m deep and 1,0 m wide.
2. Pour some earth into the hole to make a mound.
3. A seedling is placed on a mound and the roots are straightened.
4. Fill the hole with earth to the level of the site.
5. A little tamped around the trunk.
6. Make a hole and water abundantly.
7. Mulch the trunk circle.

The root neck of the pear seedling Abbot Vettel should be above ground level. It is advisable to install a support next to the trunk and tie a young tree to it.

Watering and top dressing

Despite the fact that the Abbot Fetel pear belongs to drought-resistant crops, it needs watering, especially during the period of growth and ripening of fruits. Already an adult tree can be watered less often. After each watering, loosening is recommended to enrich the soil with oxygen and destroy weeds.

For good fruiting, top dressing of the Abbot Fetel variety is necessary throughout the growing season. Wanting to get a rich harvest, you can not leave the plant without additional nutrition. In autumn, before winter rest, manure, peat, and humus are brought into the near-trunk circle. In the spring, nitrogen (urea 50 g per bucket of water), potash, and phosphorus fertilizers are added.

Trimming

Pear Abbot Vettel independently forms a crown and does not need decorative pruning. The culture is sanitized once a year in the spring to free the tree from diseased, dried up and unnecessary branches.

Abbot Vettel stems grow almost vertically upwards. So that this does not interfere with the fruits, the branches are sometimes artificially tilted to a horizontal position, unnecessary and infertile ones are removed.

Whitewash

To provide protection against sunburn, frost, pests and rodents, the trunk of the Abbat Vettel variety is whitewashed with lime 2-3 times a year. The procedure must be carried out in the spring after the snow melts and in the fall before shelter for the winter. In summer, the trunk is whitewashed at will and need.

Whitewash solution can be bought at the store or made independently. Mix 1,5 kg of clay with 2 kg of lime in 1 bucket of water. An adult plant is whitened to the lower branches, and it is recommended to cover the seedling completely.

Preparation for winter

Along with the application of autumn fertilizers before wintering, each tree should be well watered. The shape of the shelter depends on what kind of frosts there are in winter. It must be remembered that the Abbot Vettel pear is not a winter-hardy crop.

According to reviews on the Internet, the Abbot Vettel pear in the Moscow region should be covered for the winter with spruce branches or snow. You can also use building heat-insulating materials, burlap and film.

Productivity

The first fruits in the southern countries ripen in early September. The fruiting of the Abbot Fetel pear is annual for about 20 years. The yield level is medium, but it is compensated by the taste and large size of the fruit.

Gardeners recommend rationing the crop, since at its high level the fruits become smaller. In the first year, you need to remove up to half of the ovaries.

Calorie pear Abbot Vettel

The fruits of the Abbot Fetel pear can be safely used for various unloading diets due to their low calorie content. The fruits are rich in various vitamins, microelements and fiber. The low acid content makes pears sweeter in taste than apples, although the sugar content is lower. Therefore, the calorie content is only 48 kcal per 100 g of delicious sweet fruit.

Diseases and pests

The Abbot Vettel pear variety is resistant to various forms of fungal diseases and insect pests. For prevention, with the onset of spring and before the start of active sap flow, the entire tree is sprayed with fungicides against scab.

Reviews of the pear Abbot Fetel

Conclusion

Pear Abbot Vettel bred for warm climates. Therefore, the variety is recommended for the southern regions of Our Country. Only the usual agrotechnical care will be needed. If there is a desire to plant this tree in a region with a cold winter, then you need to carry out measures for careful shelter for the winter. Then there is the opportunity to enjoy its delicious fruits in the fall.