Every self-respecting gardener comes to the foundation of his own garden with special care and enthusiasm, with a kind of excitement he selects and combines types of crops. The best reward of such a thing is a rich harvest of juicy fruits. If we talk about the juiciness of fruits, then the first place, by right, is occupied by pears. Their golden fragrant fruits will not leave indifferent any gourmet. There is no chance to resist the temptation to try a fragrant pear. And to get such a pleasure can be a result of the correct choice of the type of culture. To simplify such a task, we will reveal the secrets and description of the features of the popular variety of pears - “Klapp's Pet” (“Klapp Favorite”).
History of creation
This variety takes the lead in the garden by its name alone. The history of its appearance, in comparison with such an elegant name, is rather banal: “Favorite” is a child of selection. She was bred in 1860 by an American scientist. T. Klappwhose name is preserved in the title. The breeder for a long time "conjured" over the seeds of pears "Forest Beauty", and his success resulted in the form of this variety. Pear has become a favorite, apparently due to its unique taste characteristics.
The birthplace of the species is Massachusetts, United States. There is also a version that the “Favorite” is a consequence of the spontaneous hybridization of two varieties: the same “Forest Beauty” and “Williams”. 
Description and distinctive features of the variety
"Klapp's pet" has a package of its individual and unique qualities and characteristics, thanks to which it is very easy to identify.
Wood
Trees "Favorite" are not leaders in growth. Their height is 2-3 m, culture can be attributed to the class sredneroslyh. With regard to age characteristics, the average activity of the tree of this variety is 55 years. At a young age, a tree is characterized by too active growth phases, young shoots and branches independently form a crown in the form of a pyramid, which over the years becomes wide and round. Almost every branch grows at an angle of 45 ° to the trunk.
Did you know? The pear belongs to the Rosy family, that is, it is a relative of the rose, quince, wild rose and other members of the genus. According to the experience of gardeners, it is best to plant a pear on a quince.
The trunk of the tree is covered with flaky bark, on the branches - the bark is smooth. Flowers of culture have a bright white color and differ in impressive size.
Fruits
Already on 2-3 year With its livelihood, the Favorite will delight you with its fragrant harvest. It is worth noting that the largest fruits, weighing up to 250 g, grow precisely on young trees, with age the size of the fruits becomes slightly smaller (180-230 g). 
The shape of the fruits of "Klapp's Lovers" is elongated or oval. Pears are covered with a thin yellow skin, which, under the influence of direct sunlight, acquires a reddish color. Under the thin skin, white pulp hides, which has unique taste advantages. Describing the taste of fruits is quite difficult, they just need to try. In general terms, it can be noted that sweet and tender sour notes are intertwined in their taste. This fruit is quite fragrant, soft and literally melts in the mouth.
"Favorite" refers to the early summer varieties. The fruits ripen in late July - early August.
Did you know? Pear is one of the most ancient fruits. It was grown in ancient Greece, Rome, Persia. The ancient Greek poet Homer called pears "gifts of the gods."
How to choose the seedlings
It is from the right choice of a seedling of a culture that its livelihoods, functionality and productivity in the future depend. As for the seedlings of "Klapp's Pet", then when choosing them, it is worth paying attention to age, roots and shape of shoots young tree. 
The most suitable planting material are seedlings aged 1-2 years, the shoots are durable and elastic. Particular attention should be paid to the root system, on which there should be no damage, drying or rot.
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Choosing the right place
Regarding the seat, the grade is rather unpretentiousbut, like all cultures, it feels best on light fertile soils with good drainage system. Pear does not like heavy soils in which there is an increased level of acidity and salinity. Also, do not expose it to dry or excessive moisture. Everything should be in moderation.
It is worth remembering that this variety feels badly in the shade: for normal growth, and later on fruiting, the tree needs a sufficient amount of sunlight. Therefore, for planting "favorite" is recommended to choose a well-lit area. 
Important! When choosing a place for planting a pear, “Klapp's Pet”, it is worth considering the fact whether there are pollinators in the vicinity, since this variety is self-productive. Such varieties as Williams, Forest Beauty, Bere Bosk proved to be the best pollinators of the Favorite.
Site preparation
Experienced gardeners advise to plant this variety in the autumn. The site must be carefully prepared for immediate landing. Even if you are going to plant seedlings in the spring, the site should be prepared in the fall. To do this, dig a hole, the depth of which should be 1-1.2 m, width - from 60 to 80 cm. A substrate prepared from the top fertile soil layer with potassium additives (30-40 g) and superphosphate fertilizers (150 -200 g), 2 buckets of sand and 2 buckets of humus.
If you chose peaty soil for planting pears, you can dig up a slightly smaller pit.
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Step-by-step instructions for planting seedlings
As for the immediate planting seedlings, it involves several steps:
- digging a hole, the necessary depth and width;
- fertilizer of the landing pit with the above substrate (pour a mound on the bottom);
- placing a seedling on a mound of fertilizer. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the roots are neatly straightened, and the root collar is 5 cm higher from the ground level;
- falling asleep and tamping of the seat;
- at a distance of about 30 cm from the sapling you need to score a small stake, to which a young tree should be tied after planting, because it may break or grow incorrectly;
- sprinkle the ground around the trunk of the seedling with barren soil in the form of an oval hole.
Seasonal care features
Too often, gardeners are saddened by the fact that a favorite pear does not produce a crop. But at the same time, they forget to mention that they remember it only at the time when it should bear fruit. 
Pear, in particular, "Favorite Clapp", needs a quality fit and care, like any other culture. Only by giving the pear tree the necessary care, you can enjoy its succulent fruits.
Did you know? The largest fruit of the pear, which was recorded by representatives of the Guinness Book of Records Commission, was grown in South Wales. Its weight was 1.405 kg.
Soil care
Take care of the "favorite" should begin immediately after landing. Immediately after planting, the young tree is watered abundantly: it is necessary to spend about one seedling 3 buckets of water. The dose should be calculated in such a way that the moisture penetrates into the depth of about 85 cm. The tree does not tolerate drought, so it needs to be watered several times per season, during no rain.
With regard to the organization of the process of loosening, then it also needs to be organized several times (in spring, summer, autumn). It is important to ensure that the circles around the trunk are not clogged, and to organize timely weeding of the soil. It is also necessary to ensure that the ground near the planted tree does not subside, and periodically pour the sagging places.
Mulching of the soil around the pear is carried out directly after planting and each spring. Throughout the season, mulch, in particular, humus and manure, should be located around the trunk of the tree; if necessary, mulching is repeated. Too often, gardeners neglect this process, in particular, because of poor awareness of its importance. 
Mulching will help protect your pupil from drying out (mulch accumulates moisture), as well as freezing of the root system. In addition, mulch is a constant source of nutrients. As the best mulch for pears suitable manure, humus, peat, straw, fallen leaves.
Important! Experienced gardeners are advised to pay attention to the fact that around the trunk does not form a crust due to excessive moisture. In this case, it is necessary to immediately loosen the ground, since this crust prevents the ingress of oxygen and water to the roots and, accordingly, provokes the inhibition of plant activity.
Top dressing
"Klapp's pet" needs periodic feeding. The first dose of fertilizer (nitrogen, superphosphate) is applied directly to the planting hole.
Every spring, at the end of flowering, the tree should be fed with urea. A month later, it is necessary to organize another additional feeding, which should include organic matter, ammonium nitrate and urea, in the proportions indicated in the instructions. 
Conducting autumn loosening, it is advised to fertilize the soil with superphosphate and potassium chloride.
Important! The best way to prevent diseases and pests in culture is proper care: timely cutting of dry and diseased branches, tearing off rotten and fallen fruits, etc.
Preventive spraying
In order to prevent and prevent the appearance of diseases and pests in the culture, spraying is carried out.
If you wish to protect the tree from scab, it is advisable to spray it with a solution of Bordeaux mixture (1%) or copper oxychloride (0.5%) in the indicated dosages, at the stage of bud break and after flowering.
A solution of colloidal sulfur, 20-30 g of which is diluted in 10 liters of water will help protect the tree from powdery mildew.
The pear will be protected from pest attacks by preventive spraying with a solution of Karbofos or Nitrafen (300 g / 10 l).
Learn more about the fight against certain diseases (rust, bacterial burn) and pests (moth, gall mite) pears.
Cropping and crown formation
Pruning crown "Favorite" spend 2 times per year - in spring and autumn. With the help of special knives or secateurs, dry and injured branches are primarily removed. In order to properly form the crown, branches that grow vertically are also cut, and young shoots are shortened somewhat. In this case, all the wounds on the body of the tree must be treated with garden pitch. 
Protection against cold and rodents
A sapling in the winter time may succumb to many tests - due to the attack of rodents and cold weather. To protect the fragile "Favorite", it must be carefully prepared for the winter. To scare away mice and hares from the bark of the tree will help a mixture of clay and mullein, which is coated with the "skin" of the trunk. With the same purpose, the plant can be wrapped in sackcloth or fir twigs.
With regard to protection from the cold, it is enough to mulch the soil, since this variety is quite winter-hardy.
As you can see, in order to become the owner of a productive "Favorite Clapp," it is not enough just to plant a tree, it is also necessary to provide him with quality care. Subject to the basic rules and standards of care, your favorite pear will thank you with fragrant and tasty fruits the color of the sun.
