First, the characteristics of Nanguo pear

Nanguo pear is a perennial herb of Rosaceae. Larger diameter, thicker and more flexible peel, thicker and branched dried fruit; Rotten fruit is nearly round and unevenly distributed; The color is pale, and the petals fall off after maturity; The nucleus is small and the flesh is milky white.

Second, the origin of Nanguo pear

Nanguo pear is a specialty of Anshan area. It was first discovered on Nanshan in Shimengou, a suburb of Anshan, more than 100 years ago, hence the name "Nanguo pear". Nanguo pear originated in Anshan City, and now it is mainly distributed in Haicheng, Xiuyan and Liaoyang areas of Anshan City, Liaoning Province, China, with a small amount of cultivation in Inner Mongolia and Heilongjiang.

Third, the growth habit and efficacy of Nanguo pear

Nanguo pear has strong adaptability, cold resistance, disease resistance and barren tolerance. In Anshan, the requirements for soil conditions and cultivation techniques are not strict, and the light is strong, so sufficient light and water conditions are required. China Pharmacopoeia records that Nanguo pear has a good flavor and a fast pace. Eating Nanguo pear at ordinary times can improve the body's immunity, solve cough and nausea, lower blood pressure, clear away heat and cool down, moisten the lungs, resolve phlegm and detoxify.

Growth habit of Nanguo pear;

First, phenology

The germination period of flower buds is early April, the initial flowering period is late April, and the full flowering period is from late April to early May. The flowering period is in early May. The fruiting period is from mid-May to early June. It is expected that the leaves will sprout in the first and middle of this month, and the leaf exhibition period will be in early May. The growth period of new shoots begins in late April, from mid-May to early June, and ends in early June. Flower bud differentiation began in mid-June.

Second, the result habit.

Nanguo pear has a long life. Generally, it begins to bear fruit 4-5 years after planting, and enters the full fruit stage after 8 years, which is easy to yield. In the case of extensive management, the phenomenon of "big and small years" is more serious, but if it is well managed, it is good to have high and stable yields, and there is basically no such phenomenon.

Fruits are mainly short branches and short branches, supplemented by medium-long branches, and most of them bear fruit on 3-5-year-old branches. Axillary buds have strong seed-setting ability, and the seed-setting rate of axillary buds in vigorous plants is as high as 30 ~ 40%. Short fruit branches have a long life span, which can generally reach 10 years or more. The fruit-setting ability is high, and most inflorescences can set fruit. Generally, each inflorescence can bear 2 ~ 4 fruits on average.