What gardeners who annually harvest a meager crop of pears do not suspect: the situation can be corrected

11.07.2023 11:30

Perhaps you have heard complaints from summer residents that their pear tree has failed to produce fruit yet again.

Or maybe you are that very gardener who can’t seem to enjoy the taste of pears picked from his own plot.

Do you know what the reason could be? The answer is simple: poor growth and, accordingly, yield can be a direct consequence of ignoring the rules of agricultural technology for this crop.

How to achieve a rich harvest of pears

A gardener who has set such a goal must know that pears must be planted in an open, sunny place so that the soil is fertile and the acidity of the soil is neutral.

Another important condition is good drainage, since high humidity is detrimental to the tree.

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Please note: for active growth and development, the tree needs nitrogen, as well as potassium – although not in such quantities as, for example, apple trees.

Finally, do not forget that pears cannot be characterized as having good winter hardiness. For this reason, it is necessary to choose zoned varieties - they will certainly feel good in the cold season.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Internet resource editor