Pear Original

Autumn-maturing variety selected by the Saratov Experimental Garden Station and Saratov State Agrarian University named after N. I. Vavilov. Obtained by crossing the varieties Rumyannaya Berkut and Lyubimitsa Yakovleva. Author: G. V. Kondratyeva. Since 1994, the variety has undergone State Variety Testing in the Volga region. Recommended for commercial and home gardening.

Medium-sized tree with a rounded, slightly spreading crown of moderate density. Branches emerge almost at a right angle, spaced apart. Bark on the trunk is smooth and gray. Predominant type of fruit formation — rings.

Shoots are medium, straight, round, grayish-blue, slightly hairy. Numerous buds, medium-sized, pressed, round. Leaves are medium, elongated, closer to elliptical, green, shiny, long-pointed, with fine serrated edges. Main vein is light green. Bracts are 3-4, lanceolate.

Flowers are medium-sized, cup-shaped, slightly double, with white petals. Petal edges are entire and slightly toothed, oval in shape.

Fruits are medium-sized (100-120 g, up to 200 g), one-dimensional, elongated-pear-shaped, with distinctive indentations around the perimeter 1-1.5 cm from the calyx and pedicel, skin smooth. Main color is yellow, with a dark red blush covering the entire fruit surface. Few subcutaneous spots, barely noticeable. Pedicel is medium in length and thickness, curved; no depression. Calyx does not fall off, closed; plate is small and ridged. Heart is medium, elliptical, subcalyx tube narrow. Seeds are medium, light brown, oval.

Flesh is creamy, tender, oily, slightly acidic-sweet. Sensory evaluation exceeds 4.5 points.

Fruits can be stored until November.

The variety is characterized by early fruiting (first fruiting occurs on the 4th-5th year) and annual high yield.

Advantages of the variety: attractive appearance, high taste quality, long fruit storage, high winter hardiness, drought resistance, resistance to fungal diseases, early fruiting.