A review of late-ripening autumn pear varieties

Features of autumn varieties

Depending on the ripening time, these fruits are divided into three types: summer, autumn and winter.

Summer varieties ripen as early as August and are distinguished by their exceptional early maturity; autumn varieties ripen a little later but have a longer shelf life; winter varieties have the longest shelf life – up to 8 months for some varieties.

Below is a description of pear varieties that bear fruit between September and November. Fruit should be picked slightly unripe from the trees, after which it's best to store them in a cool, dark place.

Some distinctive features of such varieties:

• the bark of the trees is dark brown;
• trees are sensitive to frost, so choose a planting site where they will not be disturbed by winds;
• Late-season trees love the sun – take this fact into account.

Some people think that these pears are too hard and tasteless. However, this isn't true; they simply need to be picked correctly and given time to ripen. Only then will they acquire their true flavor and provide a wealth of vitamins.

So, autumn pear varieties are the most striking representatives of the species.

Sweet Autumn Pear

Ripens in mid-September. Rightfully considered one of the best autumn varieties, it can be stored until almost mid-December. It has a green hue with a subcutaneous spot. It has a sweet and tart taste, buttery, and creamy. It transports well.

Moscow autumn

The fruits are medium-sized, elongated, yellow with a green tint and a muted blush. This juicy variety has a sweet and sour taste.

Autumn big

Characterized by a perfectly rounded shape, they turn yellow when ripe. Keep in mind that the flesh is dry when not hydrated. They are an excellent choice for canning.

Autumn bere

This variety is native to France. It has many names: Bere Apremont, Bere Alexandre, and Bottle. It was obtained by sowing seeds in the town of Apremont, France, in the 17th century. It is the most common autumn variety. The fruits are medium to large, and their color is traditional – light green with a subtle blush. They have good shelf life and transportability.

Autumn Dream

The Autumn Dream pear features small, round, light-yellow fruits. It ripens in mid-August and can be stored until mid-November. It's an excellent choice for jam, compote, or juice.

Autumn Susova

This is a large-fruited variety. It's round in shape and yellow-green in color. The flesh has a mild aroma. The flavor is sweet and sour, buttery. It can be stored until December.

Bashkir autumn

Developed at the Bashkir Research Institute, it is characterized by small, round, yellowish-green fruits with a dull blush and numerous subcutaneous spots. The flavor is sweet and tart without a pronounced aroma. It ripens in late August to early fall.

Autumn Korshikova

It is distinguished by its exceptional frost resistance and large size. The color is yellow-green with a subtle blush. The taste is sweet and sour, with a subtle aroma. It keeps for up to two months. The first harvest can be picked as early as mid-September.

Dean

A late-autumn variety native to France, Dekanka's fruits are generally large, smooth, and green, with numerous brown spots. The sunny side has a blush. The flesh has a sweet and sour flavor and a distinct aroma.

There is an opinion that the qualities are revealed during ripening at home.

Anna's Masterpiece

The distinctive feature is the beautiful, juicy, large fruits of a reddish or purple hue, juicy and soft.

The Anna's Masterpiece pear is scab-resistant and requires little maintenance. The only thing to keep in mind is that the trees need adequate insulation.

Pear Michurinskaya Beauty

Characteristics: Medium-sized fruits with a predominantly reddish tint, juicy and soft, with a hint of tartness. The Michurinskaya Krasavitsa pear is noted for its high yield and disease resistance.

Pear Nikolai Kruger

The Nikolai Kruger pear, named after its creator, is characterized by large, green fruits with a distinctive brown tint. The harvest begins in mid-September.

Peculiarities of the species: it does not like damage and can be stored for up to two months on average.

Somov's pear

The Somov pear is a regular-shaped fruit with large, juicy fruits (up to 280 g), and a distinct sweet and sour flavor. The harvest begins in late September. It has a relatively short shelf life—a month at most.

Pear Silva

Large-fruited pear varieties distinguished by a characteristic muscat flavor and yellowish-bronze color. Among the disadvantages of the Silva pear variety is its relatively low frost resistance.

Other varieties

In addition, the following late-ripening varieties are also distinguished:

• Glubokskaya pear. The fruits are large, green-yellow, and perfectly shaped. Ripening period: September-October. Stores for up to two months. Soft and juicy, without tartness;
• Yasnaya pear. Medium-large fruits with thick skin. Yellowish-green color with a blush and subcutaneous spots. Tart and slightly sour taste. Ripens in early fall;
• Svetlyanka pear. Medium-sized, with a smooth surface and a perfectly rounded shape. Green in color (acquiring a yellowish tint when ripe). Sweet and sour in flavor. Shelf life: up to three months.
• Large-fruited Susova. The name speaks for itself – this variety is distinguished by large fruits that turn yellowish when ripe. The flesh is sweet and sour. It is resistant to frost and scab;
• Nerussa pear. Medium-sized, green with a faint blush when fully ripe. Nerussa ripens in late August. It has a sweet and sour taste with a light aroma.
• Potapovskaya pear. Medium-sized, yellow with a dark red blush. The late-ripening pear has a traditional sweet and sour flavor with a hint of tartness. Doesn't keep longer than a month. Picking is possible as early as mid-September.
• Lemonade pear. When ripening in the fall, they acquire a distinct yellow color. They don't store well—maximum 5 days;
  The Nadezhda pear variety is a late-fall or early-winter variety. It develops a bright yellow hue when ripe. It can be stored until January. Its flavor is sweet and sour.

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