For those who are more suitable winter hardy trees, fruitfully excellent fruit, it will be interesting to learn about such a variety as a pear Simply Maria. It was bred in 2010 by the breeder from Belarus Maria Mialik. Since then, this tree is well-deserved popularity, and many amateur gardeners would like to see it on their site.
Variety of pears Simply Maria
This late pear variety ripens in late autumn. Due to its frost resistance (withstands temperatures up to -38 ° C), the tree is successfully grown in areas with a harsh climate. Frost does not affect the quantity of fruits and their quality, because with the onset of spring the tree quickly restores its strength and yields a good harvest. In addition to winter hardiness, the pear is simple. Simply Maria is resistant to such diseases as septoriosis, bacterial cancer, scab.
Pear Just Maria - Description of the Variety
This tree can grow fruits weighing up to 200 g, and sometimes up to 230 g. The skin is yellow-green with a light pinkish blush. In fully ripened pears, the peel becomes yellow, sometimes with a slight redness. Roughness is completely absent. The shape of the fruit is traditional round-pear-shaped. Pulp has Maslenic consistency and slightly yellowish color. It is very juicy, sweet and fragrant. Height of a pear Simply Maria sometimes reaches 3 m. The crown at a tree is wide-pyramidal of average density. At the age of 10 years, its diameter can reach 2.5 m.
Characteristics of the pear Simply Maria
The tree comes into fruiting very quickly: from planting to the first harvest 3-4 years pass. From one plant you can get about 40 kg of fruit, and if you provide him with proper care, then the yield can go up to 50-60 kg. The maturity of the pear Just Maria falls on the month of November, because by this time the fruits are fully ripening. If they are not immediately used for food, then it is desirable to collect the pears slightly unripe and store in the cold. In this case, they can lie until January and their taste will only improve with time.
Variety of pears Simply Mary - pollinators
The main varieties of pears are self-fruitful, that is, they can not pollinate themselves. The same applies to the variety Just Maria, which is considered cross-pollinated. To solve this problem, a pollinator is planted next to the pear. Simply Maria is a tree of a different kind. Suits pears Lyubimitsa Yakovleva, Koscia, Duchess and some others. The main thing is to select such plants, which have the same period of flowering, and then all the pears planted near each other will yield a good harvest in autumn.
Pear Just Maria - Planting and Care
This tree is not whimsical, it is not very difficult to grow it, however, care for it has some peculiarities. Pear of variety Simply Maria loves warmth and light, so for planting it is better to choose a place well lit by the sun. Ideal option - the southern part of the site, protected from strong winds. However, the light shade of the pear Simply Maria carries well. In addition, it should be remembered that the tree can not be planted in places where groundwater is close to the surface of the soil.
The best time for rooting this tree in the southern regions is autumn, deciduous time. Planting a pear Simply Maria in the spring is more suitable for northern areas. But gardeners of the middle band can choose both autumn and spring planting. The optimal time for this is April 20-30 and September - early October. Pear does not like frequent transplants, so plants must be immediately planted in a permanent place.
Pear Just Maria - landing
The pit for the pear should be prepared 7-10 days before planting, or even better - from autumn. Its depth should be approximately 50 cm, and width - about 1 m. Sometimes dig a deeper pit (1-1.5 m) and in the center pour a cone of fertile soil mixed with peat or humus. The peg is driven into the pit, to which the pearl seedlings are then tied. Simply Maria. Without this, young trees can become deformed.
The day before planting, the roots of the plant are placed in water with the root stimulant dissolved in it. On the finished seedlings, there should be no lateral shoots and leaves. The roots of the plant are neatly distributed over the earthen cone, fall asleep on 2/3 of the ground and rammed. Then you must pour a bucket of water and fill the pit with earth to the top. In doing so, it is necessary to ensure that the neck of the tree protrudes above the surface of the soil for 5-6 cm. Around the trunk, an earthen cushion is made and watered with 1-2 buckets of water.
Pear Just Maria - Care
It is very important to provide the planted tree with the right care:
- In autumn, the tree trunk must be wrapped in cardboard or thick paper. This will protect the pear from damage by mice.
- For the winter, it is necessary to warm the roots of the young seedling by erecting a tree around the trunk of a tree from fallen leaves or just land. In the future winter hardiness of the pear Simply Maria will relieve the owner of this procedure.
- Irrigation of adult trees should not be too frequent, but abundant, one plant should be poured about 30 liters of water. After the water is gone, the ground must be loosened.
- To ensure the root system with oxygen, regular soil loosening and weeding should be done.
- A growing tree is fed fertilizer with nitrogen , potassium and phosphorus.
- In spring, it is necessary to trim the tree with the removal of the dried branches and shorten the central conductor to form the crown.