How to Grow Nashi Pear? A Full Analysis of the Latest Cultivation Techniques

The nashi pear is one of the many varieties of pear, and the drink “rock sugar nashi pear” uses nashi pear as its main ingredient, and the current market is gradually and steadily rising. Many friends now also want to grow nashi pears, but are troubled by not being able to find experienced old farmers and do not know where to start. In fact, the growing environment for nashi pears is relatively simple; the most important point is that they need plenty of sunlight, and the soil also has certain requirements. Below, follow the editor to take a look at the cultivation methods for nashi pears!

1. Site selection and planting

First, the orchard should be chosen in a place far from pollution sources, residential areas, factories and traffic routes, to prevent unnecessary contamination from external factors. The soil should be sandy soil with a deep soil layer, fertile and loose texture, and strong permeability, and the slope of the orchard must not be too large. After the orchard is established, you can begin digging the planting holes. The spacing between planting holes is generally about 3*2 m per fruit tree, the depth must not be less than 40 cm, and the width should be at least 50 cm. After digging the planting holes, mix farmyard manure and chemical fertilizer into the bottom of the holes, then fill the planting holes completely, building up a mound at least 20 cm high. Then plant the sapling in the middle part of the hole, taking care to expose the graft union.

2. Fertilization management

The nashi pear tree requires a relatively large amount of fertilizer throughout its entire growth process, and fertilizer also has a very important effect on the growth of the fruit tree. So we must strengthen the fertilization management of nashi pear trees. In the first year after planting, apply frequently and in small amounts, which ensures the nashi pear's fertilizer requirement while not burning the roots due to excessive fertilizer concentration. In spring and summer, apply fertilizer once a month, and when autumn is approaching, remember to apply organic fertilizer heavily. In the second year, the fertilization management is much the same as in the first year, but the amount used should be appropriately increased, as this is beneficial for the growth and swelling of the fruit, increases yield, and facilitates harvest in the third year.

3. Shaping and pruning

Nowadays, almost no matter what crop is grown, attention must be paid to shaping and pruning. Properly pruning nashi pear trees can increase the growth rate of the fruit trees and also increase the yield of nashi pears. The height of the fruit tree should be controlled at about two meters, the height of the trunk must not exceed 40 cm, and the number of branches should be controlled at 6-9. This tree shape is the most suitable for the growth of the fruit tree. After planting, when the sapling grows to about 40 cm, all branches beyond 30 cm of the new shoots should be cut off, which can effectively prevent nutrients from being lost to excessive vegetative growth. The same applies to the main shoot; proper pruning is needed in the first and second years, and not in the third year.

4. Disease control

Improper management of nashi pear trees can easily cause many diseases, such as scab, rust, and so on. First, when selecting seeds, we should choose disease-resistant varieties, and before planting, disinfect the soil and orchard to reduce sources of disease and lower the incidence rate. The quality of fertilizer should also be managed well. Every year when preparing for overwintering, thoroughly disinfect the orchard, plow the soil, and collect diseased branches and leaves and fallen diseased residues for centralized treatment, deep burial or destruction, far away from the orchard. If diseased plants appear, inspect them carefully, then treat them according to the corresponding disease.

The above is a brief introduction compiled by the editor on how to grow nashi pears. Growing nashi pears cannot be too impatient, because nashi pear is a fruit that takes three years to bear fruit, so there is basically no income in the first two years. Everyone should also pay attention to the permeability inside the orchard. Poor permeability can also trigger diseases in nashi pear trees, and not only diseases but also insect pests. I hope that when planting, everyone will master the correct planting methods and management techniques, and be a bit more patient and careful.