Rules for planting pears and further tree care

Planting pears in your personal plot does not differ in some peculiarities. But still, it is better to know how to plant a pear and take care of it correctly.

Landing

Time, climate

The pear tree loves a dry, stable temperate continental climate (middle zone of Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, Mongolia, Canada). When the summer is hot and the winter is cold. That is, where there are no strong temperature differences during the season. The northern, harsh climate is completely unsuitable for this plant. Such conditions will simply ruin him.

Professional gardeners advise planting a pear in the fall. Before the onset of the first frost, when the foliage falls. Better if the weather is still warm (September, October).

The optimal time for planting pears in spring is the end of April.

Selection and preparation of a seedling

Any fruit tree planting begins with the selection of a quality seedling. Take this issue seriously so that your work is not lost. The best pear additives are 1-2 years old. Perform a close inspection. The tree must be strong, whole, elastic. Roots - no rotten areas. A dense root system will allow the plant to grow faster. The trunk with branches is healthy. If there are damaged areas - remove.

How to prepare a seedling:

• Remove all leaves from the tree. Since the roots of the plant are not yet working, and the foliage draws moisture onto itself;
• Soak the roots of the additive in water for a day. This is especially true for trees with a slightly dried root system. If the upper part has also dried, then the entire plant is completely immersed in moisture.

Planting site, soil

Pear is a lover of light and warmth. Choose the south side of the garden for her. It is better to immediately attach the plant to a permanent place of residence. It does not tolerate a transplant.

Since the tree grows large, has a powerful high trunk, a wide crown, then take care of the space for it. Some varieties are up to 20 meters high. (Average height is 10-15 meters). It is advisable to plant it away from other fruits.

The soil needs to be loose, fertilized, allowing air to circulate well. Should contain sand with a small amount of clay.

Landing technology

How to plant a pear correctly? They start by preparing the pit. It should be slightly larger than the roots. Its depth is up to 80 centimeters. For an autumn planting, a hole is dug in a week or two. For the spring - it is prepared in the fall.

Since the soil is needed loose, the upper layer of earth is thrown in one direction, and the lower (dense) - the other. Fertilize this soil with organic matter: humus, peat. They will nourish the soil with nutrients and also increase its looseness. In addition, mineral preparations of phosphorus and potassium are added. Sour soil is lime. All are mixed.

Retreat from the center of the hole about 30 centimeters, drive in a wooden peg. Its height is up to the lowest branch of the seedling. Make a mound around it. Plant a pear near the stake (north side).Its root collar should be either level with the ground, or rise above it by 5 centimeters. Sometimes the place of the neck is very noticeable - this is the transition of the color of the trunk from dark to lighter.

Carefully straighten all the roots. Cover with fertilized soil, tamp well. When adding soil, shake the seedling so that it is firmly established. Correct planting - when the tree cannot be pulled out with force.

Further, the trunk of the plant is loosely tied to the support. Make a near-stem circular hole, water abundantly. The last step is to diligently mulch the circle. Make sure that the mulch is around the trunk all season. You can use manure, grass, humus.

If the soil subsides, it is necessary to add it. As this can lead to drying out of the roots. Deep planting of a pear can cause illness, even death.

Video "Pit preparation and pear planting"

This video will tell you in more detail how to properly prepare a pit and plant a pear seedling.

Care

What should be the care of the pear?

Watering

Mature pear trees tolerate dry soil well. However, it is still necessary to water them. The best moisture is rain. If this is not possible, then water the near-trunk circle. 2-3 buckets of water for a year of plant life. Optimal watering: first time before flowering. The second time - after. The third is in the fall, after the harvest. In dry weather, water as needed. Pour in water slowly so as not to wash out the roots. Humidification with a spray bottle will still be effective.

The soil under the plant requires stable moisture. Thorough mulching helps to maintain it. For aesthetics, mulch can be sprinkled on top with fine gravel, freshly cut grass. Sudden changes from drought to abundant watering will lead to cracking of the fruit. If the groundwater is shallow, then you need to water less often. Since the root system of these fruits is powerful. Deeply buried roots are able to get their own moisture. In winter, the lower part of the trunk should be covered with snow.

Top dressing

In caring for pears, soil fertilization is of great importance. It depends on the growth characteristics of the tree. When it bears fruit abundantly, it needs more feeding. If it grows, there is no need to fertilize. The plant may be overfed.

When fertilizing, take into account the composition of the soil. Therefore, it is desirable to make its agrochemical analysis. If this is not possible, then the fertility of the land can be judged by the dense thickets growing wild nearby (burdocks, nettles). So you need moderate nutrition.

An approximate recipe for the annual feeding of pears with fertile soil:

• 3-4 kilograms of organic matter (for example, cow dung);
• 40 grams of ammonium nitrate (or 15-20 grams of urea);
• 50 grams of superphosphate;
• 25 grams of potassium sulfate (or 3 glasses of ash).

If the soil is poor, then the amount of fertilizer is increased by a quarter. Nitrogen minerals, as a growth stimulant, are applied in the spring (2/3 dose). The rest is in early summer. All top dressing is applied to wet soil, or together with watering.

Pruning

Caring for a pear provides for the mandatory pruning of the crown due to the rapid growth of the tree. It is enough to follow simple rules:

• Shearing is carried out twice a year: spring, autumn;
• Thin the crown by removing excess, densely planted twigs;
• The branches are made of the same length. Too long just shorten;
• The lower branches are not removed, with the exception of wild growth. Pathogens can settle on it. Therefore, it is cut off as soon as it appears. The growth also negatively affects the quality of the crop;
• A sharp pruner or knife is used for trimming;
• Cut the shoots at right angles with a quick movement;
• The cut points are treated with garden putty.

Sometimes you can observe how the trunk of a tree falls on its side during growth. To prevent it from growing crooked, you need to do the following. Prepare a powerful, thick wooden stake. Drive it deep, on the opposite side of the blockage.Loosen the soil slightly, being careful not to damage the root system. Gently pull the barrel against the support, tie it tightly. Please note that the roots may rise during the procedure. Therefore, cover them with earth, tamp them well. Water liberally, then mulch as when planting.

Now you know the main rules for planting and caring for a pear. With their careful implementation, in 5-7 years you will be able to enjoy juicy tasty fruits. If the fruit tree does not start bearing fruit after 10 years, then a serious cause must be sought. Each of them gives about 100 kilograms of harvest per season. If the fruits are intact, then they are stored for up to 250 days.

Provide proper care for your garden pet. Then he will provide you with vitamins for almost a whole year!