Delicious and aromatic pear Clapp's Favorite
Quite often found in gardens at summer cottages pear Clapp's favorite and enjoyed by almost all gardeners. This variety was bred in America. In order to obtain this amazing pear, the seeds of the Forest Beauty variety were used. Clapp's favorite is a summer variety, at least the Americans themselves think so.
Quite often trees of this variety are found in Ukraine and Moldova. In addition, pears are also grown in the North Caucasus. The pear is not only beautiful and tasty, it is often used to create new varieties.
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What kind of tree does a pear have?
The size of the tree of Clapp's favorite pear tree can be of different sizes, it all depends on the age of the tree itself. If the pear is mature, then the size of the tree reaches an above-average size. The young tree is short in stature, but is characterized by rapid growth. In the process of development, the tree becomes the owner of a wide crown, which has a rounded shape.
The branches of the pear are sparsely spaced and hang down. The bark has the usual brown color with a grayish tint. Regardless of the age of the wood, it is very fragile and can be easily damaged. However, do not think that the pear is whimsical. It can grow and bear fruit at any time soil. The pear is not afraid of even low temperatures and tolerates them well.
But quite often the so-called disease occurs in pears, namely the fruits, as well as the leaves, can become covered with scab. Pear fruits appear already in the 7th year, and the tree can bear fruit for 70 years. The yield is quite high and amounts to about 300 kilograms per year.
Pear shoots Clapp's favorite
The shoots of a tree can be different, thick and straight. Moreover, diversity can also manifest itself in color. It can be either brown or purple. The shoots may have gray lentils.
The foliage of the pear tree is particularly beautiful. It is green and has an excellent shine. That is why many gardeners strive to have this variety of pear, as the trees will perfectly decorate the garden. The shape of the leaves is oval-ovate, with a pointed tip. The petiole is smooth and long.
The pear tree in the garden becomes a special decoration in the spring, when flowering begins. The tree is distinguished by large white flowers. Inflorescences. As a rule, 6-7 pieces, and the flowers are not at all afraid of low temperatures.
Features of pear fruits
For big fruit lovers, this one variety just for them. The shape is special, elongated and looks like an egg. The pear is smooth and tender. When the fruit is fully ripe, the fruit acquires an original yellow tint, and on the side from which the sun falls on the pear, the fruit becomes the owner of an original blush.
Sometimes the surface of the pear can be decorated with a light spotted pattern. The speck is small and barely noticeable. A special feature of the fruit is the presence of a small brown seed.
The pear fruit is Clapp's favorite and will appeal to many people. Parents are happy to treat their young children to this variety.This is due to the fact that the pulp is very juicy, tender and soft, white in color. At the same time, the pear is very sweet and aromatic, there is also a light, barely noticeable sourness. In general, this pear is popular because it has unique taste and a light, very pleasant aroma.
The popularity of this variety has led to many wanting to know how healthy the pear is, especially if consumed by children. As a result, a number of studies were carried out, which showed that the pear contains the following substances:
- Sugar in this pear variety is about 8%.
- Per 100 grams of tender pear pulp, 606 milligrams vitamin A C in the form of ascorbic acid.
- P-active catechins are also present in pears, with approximately 39.4 milligrams per 100 grams.
- There are about 0.4% of titratable acids in pears.
- The share of dry substances is 13.7%.
As mentioned earlier, the fruit of this type of variety is large. Its weight can be 180-230 grams. The period in which the pear begins to ripen varies. It all depends on the climatic region in which the pear grows. Where it is warm enough, the pear begins to ripen at the end of July, or at the very beginning of August. As for cool places, pears begin to ripen around mid-August.
Very ripe fruits can be stored when picked for no more than 2 weeks and no less than 10 days. It is very important to harvest on time. You cannot use fruits when they are not yet fully ripe or when the pear is overgrown, or rather overripe. Flavoring the quality, in this case, of the pears deteriorates. In order to determine whether the fruit of Clapp's favorite pear is overripe, it is enough to shake the tree a little, but very carefully so as not to damage the fragile wood.
Those fruits that fall are definitely overripe. At best, the pears stay on the tree quite firmly. As for safety during transportation, you can be sure that Klappa will handle them well.
Eating pears
Pears are eaten as a fruit, and in their natural form. It is tasty and aromatic. But not only this variety of pear is used in its natural form, it is also quite good in the manufacture of compotes and various preservation products. Especially pear is obtained in dry form.
As for the advantages of this type of variety, they are enough to place this beauty in your garden. They are as follows:
- Trees are not picky about the conditions in which they have to grow
- Trees tolerate winter well
- The pear bears fruit well and every year pleases with tasty, large and sufficient fruits
- Fruit have excellent qualities
Despite the many advantages, there is still one drawback. The fruits of the beautiful Klappa pear cannot be stored for too long, so they can be fully enjoyed only during the harvest period, which is mid-July and August, depending on the climatic conditions of the region where the variety grows.
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