Pear Rogneda: variety description, photos, reviews

Pear is a fruit crop that can be grown both in the south and in regions with an unstable climate. When choosing a seedling, it is necessary to take into account frost resistance, taste and resistance to diseases. The best representative for growing in the Central region is the Rogneda variety. Pear unpretentious, autumn ripening. Valued for juicy, fragrant fruits of a rounded shape. Description, photos and reviews of the Rogneda pear give a complete picture of the frost-resistant variety.

Description of pear Rogneda

The Rogneda variety was grown by scientists by crossing the Forest Beauty and Tema pears. For many years of research, the Rogneda pear has been included in the State Register and recommended for cultivation in regions with an unstable climate.

Pear Rogneda belongs to medium-sized varieties. The height of an adult tree is no more than 5 m. The wide-pyramidal crown is compact, formed by slightly curved, brown-olive shoots. The compactness of the crown is due to the slow growth of branches and the small formation of young shoots.

The tree is densely leafy. The oblong, dark emerald leaves are medium in size and have serrated edges.

Fruit Characteristics

Pear Rogneda – an early ripening variety, autumn ripening. The first fruits appear 4 years after planting, at the end of August.

Rounded fruits are located on a thick stem. They have a waxy surface and a light yellow color with a delicate pink blush. The variety is able to crumble after overripe, so the harvest should not be delayed. Pear fruits are recommended to be removed 2 weeks before full maturity and placed in a dark place until ripe.

Fruits weighing 120 g are covered with a thin but dense peel, have juicy, fragrant cream-colored flesh. The fruits contain:

• acids – 0,15%;
• sugar – 7,5%;
• dry matter – 13,7%.

A feature of the Rogneda pear is a nutmeg aroma, very reminiscent of the smell of southern varieties. Due to the sweet taste and delicate aroma, pears are consumed fresh, used for making fruit salads, as well as for various preservation: compotes, jams and marmalades. Due to the high sugar content, the variety is used in winemaking.

Pros and cons of pear varieties Rogneda

Rogneda pear gained popularity among gardeners for its positive qualities. These include:

• precocity
• immunity to diseases;
• resistance to cold and short drought;
• unpretentiousness in cultivation and care;
• high yield;
• universality in application;
• good appearance and light nutmeg aroma;
• The shelf life of fresh fruits is 3 months.

Optimal growing conditions

In order for the Rogneda pear to develop quickly and bring a generous harvest, it is planted in a well-lit place, protected from gusty winds. The soil on the site should be light, fertile, with groundwater at a depth of 2-3 m.

Wet heavy soil leads to rotting of the roots and death of the plant. In order for the pear to have enough light, it is planted at a distance of 3 m from buildings and 5 m from other trees.

Planting and caring for pear Rogneda

It is better to purchase seedlings from trusted suppliers or nurseries. A young tree should have a well-developed root system and a healthy trunk with a diameter of at least 1,5 cm without mechanical damage. Plants with a closed root system can be planted in spring, summer or autumn. Pear seedlings with open roots take longer to adapt to a new place, so they can be planted in spring, until the foliage has blossomed, and in autumn, a month before the onset of cold weather.

A seedling of the Rogneda pear variety is purchased at the age of 2, before buying, you must read the description of the variety and view the photo.

Rules of landing

For rapid growth and development, it is necessary to carry out the correct landing. For this, a hole is prepared 2 months before planting the pears. A hole is dug 80 cm wide and 60 cm deep. The dug-out earth is mixed with humus and mineral fertilizers. If the earth is clayey, add sand. The prepared soil is covered with a mound in the planting hole and spilled.

For better survival, a pear seedling is kept for several hours in warm water with the addition of a growth stimulator. Before planting, the root system is carefully straightened and laid out on a prepared mound. The seedling is sprinkled with earth, ramming each layer so that there is no air cushion. In a properly planted seedling, the root neck should rise 5 cm above the ground. The top layer is tamped, shed and mulched.

A young pear seedling will sit firmly in the ground only 2 years after planting, after the root system has developed and strengthened, so the plant needs support. To do this, a peg is installed nearby, to which a pear is tied.

Watering and top dressing

Proper watering depends on the yield and taste of the fruit. Rogneda pear is a drought-resistant variety, but with a lack of moisture, the plant develops poorly and bears fruit. Therefore, watering is an important element in care. Since the root system of an adult plant is well developed and goes deep into the earth, it can find moisture on its own. But there are rules for watering.

For a young pear:

• during the growing season – up to 3 buckets of warm water are used per copy;
• in summer – 50 liters of water;
• in autumn before preparing for winter – 150 liters of water.

For a fruitful tree:

• from the moment of flowering to harvest – 5 buckets of water;
• during leaf fall – 150 liters of water.

Watering the pear is carried out in specially dug grooves along the perimeter of the trunk, to a depth of 15 cm. After irrigation, the trench is covered with earth, the trunk circle is loosened and mulched.

Timely top dressing also affects the yield. It protects against diseases, promotes the rapid development and formation of a large number of fruits. An excess of fertilizer, like a lack, can have a detrimental effect on a pear tree. If the seedling is introduced into fertile soil, then for 3 years it will not need to be fed.

Fertilization scheme for one pear tree:

1. In early spring, before bud break, 10 buckets of organic matter or 0,5 kg of urea are added to the trunk circle. Urea is applied strictly according to the instructions, fresh manure is not used as a top dressing.
2. During the flowering period – complex mineral fertilizers: 50 g of superphosphate, 40 g of potassium sulfate and 1 liter of diluted manure are added to a bucket of water. For each plant spend 4 buckets.
3. When forming a crop, 10 kg of nitrophoska, 0,5 g of sodium humate are diluted in 1 liters of water. Up to 5 buckets are poured under each tree.
4. After harvesting, 300 g of superphosphate and potassium sulfate are scattered around the pear.

Trimming

The quality and quantity of the crop depends on a properly formed crown. Rogneda pear pruning is carried out in early spring, before sap flow, for thinning and crown correction. In autumn – sanitary pruning, removal of dry, damaged branches. The work is carried out with a sharp, sterilized instrument. Formation of a pear tree:

1. An annual pear is shortened, leaving 50-60 cm above the ground. Thanks to this pruning, branches from the lower buds will begin to develop.
2. In 2-3-year-old plants, the central conductor is shortened by ¼ of the length. They also remove excess shoots, leaving 4 powerful branches growing at an acute angle.
3. Branches growing at an acute angle and inside the crown are cut strictly under the ring.
4. If flower buds have formed on a vertical branch, it is redirected horizontally and fixed to the ground with twine.
5. When removing shoots with a thickness of more than 3 cm, to prevent damage to the bark, the branch is filed first from below, then from above.
6. All sections are covered with garden pitch.

Whitewash

Pear whitewashing is carried out in early spring, before the earth warms up, and in late autumn. It protects the trunk of the tree from the sun’s rays. Lime is used as a solution, which is diluted in warm water to the consistency of thick sour cream.

Method of carrying out the robot:

1. Whitewashing is carried out in dry sunny weather.
2. Before processing, the trunk is cleaned with a metal brush or a wooden scraper from moss, lichen and damaged bark.
3. Cracks are covered with garden pitch.
4. For whitewashing use a paint brush or paint sprayer.
5. Whitewash the trunk, skeletal branches of the lower tier, a fork.
6. Young trees with smooth bark do not need whitewashing, as it can clog pores and harm the plant.

Preparation for winter

Prepare a pear for frost immediately after leaf fall. To do this, you need to heed the advice of experienced gardeners:

1. The area around the trunk is cleared of fallen leaves and other plant debris.
2. The tree is abundantly shed, the soil is loosened and covered with a 20 cm layer of sawdust.
3. If there are damaged areas on the trunk, they are cut off to a healthy tissue, the cut site is treated with a copper-containing preparation and covered with garden pitch. Moss and lichen are cleaned with a metal brush or wooden scraper.
4. Rogneda pear is a frost-resistant variety. An adult tree does not need shelter. The trunk of a young tree is wrapped with burlap or spruce branches.

Pollinators of pear Rogneda

The variety is capable of partial pollination, it all depends on the location of the stamens. But in order for the harvest to be consistently high, pollinating varieties are planted nearby, such as: Vidnaya, Chizhevskaya, Miladya. You can choose another variety, the main thing is that it is cold-resistant and has the same flowering time.

Productivity

Rogneda pear is a high-yielding variety; with proper care, up to 5 buckets of fruits can be harvested from one adult tree. The high yield is explained by the fact that the pear brings sudden changes in temperature well, continues to grow and develop even with suddenly returned spring frosts. Due to its unpretentiousness and high yield, the Rogneda pear is grown in summer cottages and on an industrial scale.

Diseases and pests

Pear Rogneda is immune to scab and fruit rot. However, with improper and untimely care, the following diseases can affect the pear:

1. Mučnistaâ rosa – the trunk, branches, leaves and ovaries are covered with a white coating, which eventually acquires a rusty color. You can save a tree by treating it with a 10% solution of potassium chloride. After 2 weeks, treatment is carried out with a 0,5% solution prepared from potassium salt and urea.
2. Sooty fungus – fruits and leaves are covered with black bloom. The tree is treated with insecticides.
3. Rust – orange-colored growths form on the leaf plate. Without treatment, the disease spreads to the fetus. The fight consists in treating the plant before flowering with a copper-containing preparation. After fruiting, the treatment is carried out with 1% Bordeaux liquid.

In order not to run into problems and get a regular harvest, it is necessary to regularly loosen the near-stem circle, collect and burn fallen leaves, and feed in a timely manner.

Reviews about the pear variety Rogneda

Conclusion                                                                                                  

Description, photos and reviews of the Rogned pear show its ideality. Due to its high yield and unpretentiousness, it is suitable for novice gardeners and experienced farmers. With a minimum of effort and maximum care, the pear tree will thank you with juicy, fragrant fruits.