Kupala Pear

Ripening period: early

Origin: Belarusian Late × Burgundy

Originator: Republican Unitary Enterprise “Institute of Fruit Growing,” Belarus

The variety is winter-hardy and productive (up to 20 tons/ha).

The tree is medium-sized, with a medium-density, broadly pyramidal crown. The predominant fruiting pattern is simple and compound rings, or spear-shaped.

Biological characteristics: Begins bearing fruit in the third year after planting in the garden as one-year-old seedlings on seedling rootstock. Disease-resistant.

The fruits are above average in size (average weight 160 g), truncated-conical in shape. The ground color is greenish, with no cover color or a light, washed-out pink tan, covered with small green subcutaneous dots. The skin is smooth, dry, shiny, and medium thick.

The flesh is greenish, semi-oily, fine-grained, juicy, and sweet, with a medium aroma (tasting score: 4.6 points).

Best before: August