Sort of Williams. Pear, who became the favorite of many

Practically in all garden areas except for the usual apple, currant and raspberry, in a large variety are planted and pears. The fruits of this tree are loved by everyone for their pleasant taste characteristics, juicy pulp and good qualities in storage and processing. All varieties of this plant are divided according to the maturity, and depending on this, and by qualitative characteristics, into 3 groups: summer, autumn and winter. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages of pears in summer maturity

Very popular among gardeners are the earliest pears - the summer maturity period. Fruit ripening on trees occurs in a fairly early period, from late July to early September. And although the ripe pears are not subject to long-term storage (the term should be no more than 2 weeks), they are very suitable for processing, as well as drying. From the summer fruits of this plant, you can get great jam, jams and confiture. Particularly distinguished in this pear Williams.

Characteristic of the variety

Favorite among the summer fruits can be called a variety such as Williams. Pear this rightfully earned the title of a classic class of world significance. The seedling of this plant was accidentally found in Western Europe at the end of the 16th century by R. Williams, who spread the pear and appropriated its name.

Variety Williams pears (otherwise it is called Duchesse summer) has the following characteristics, long received both recognition and excellent reviews of many gardeners-lovers:

• A tree with a strong and wide-pyramidal shape of the crown;
• Pear is fairly winter-hardy, although flower buds are sensitive to very low temperatures;
• Fruiting starts at the 6th year of plant growth;
• Pear Williams is a self-fertile variety, therefore, in order to have a good harvest, trees should be planted next to such varieties as the favorite of the clappus or the forest beauty;
• Fruits have an average size and juicy pulp of a superb spicy, slightly muscat taste.

What is valued for the fruits of the pear variety Williams

Pear Williams description and characteristics of the fruit has the following:

• In the matured form they are large enough, pear-shaped with a slightly bumpy surface. The skin is very thin, bright yellow, covered with small gray dots.
• The ripe fruit produces a pleasant muscat flavor.
• The flesh is slightly yellowish or white and very juicy, with a remarkable dessert taste.

Thanks to such characteristics of the Williams variety, this pear became a real favorite among the late-summer varieties of this plant. They make it possible to widely use fruits for consumption not only in fresh form, but also for making excellent taste-preserving qualities.

Removable maturity of Duchesse summer

Maturation for the removal of fruits of this variety occurs from the second decade of August. You can determine it by the appearance of the fruit:

• They reach a mass of 170-180 g;
• The skin becomes gently green.

The fruits removed at this time are well transportable and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 45 days. After full maturation, the storage time is reduced to one week.

Useful properties of pears of this variety

Pear Williams has many useful properties, due to which it has gained a lot of admirers:

• The use of these fruits not only increases immunity, but can also increase mood in depression. This is facilitated by the presence in them of essential oils.
• Thanks to the organic acids contained in the Williams fruit, the pear is used for food, a beneficial effect on the functioning of the digestive system and on the metabolism takes place. It is very useful for both the stomach, and for the kidneys and even the liver.
• Pear Williams is a natural source of vitamin C. It is perfectly absorbed by the body and repairs the vessels, making them stronger and more elastic.

ethnoscience

Such a variety as Williams, pear is widely used and in recipes of traditional medicine. Use it is recommended for such diseases:

• Diseases of the lungs, bronchitis, tuberculosis. They use baked fruits, which have antitussive properties, and also help with fever.
• Decoction of dried fruits of this variety has good diuretic properties, so it is very effective in all inflammatory processes occurring in the urinary tract, as well as with urolithiasis.
• Both decoctions and freshly squeezed juice of this pear possesses an excellent antibacterial effect and promotes clarification of urine infected, therefore in the Williams variety the fruits are used to remove toxins from the body.
• In the case when a person has diseases of the circulatory system, the juice from the fruits of this variety is used as a means that strengthens the blood capillaries.
• In pears variety Williams contains tannins, which give a wonderful effect in disorders of stool (diarrhea).
• These fruits are antidepressants and help with tachycardia, resulting from anxiety.

Here is only an incomplete list of medicinal properties of this fruit, which is used in folk medicine. It helps to avoid the use of conventional medications, which, along with the benefits to one body, can cause irreparable harm to another.

For those gardeners who do not yet have this gorgeous fruit growing on the plots, there is an excellent opportunity to plant a tree such as pear Williams, a photo and description of which can be found both in the handbags of the gardener and in this article.