BERGENIA
new pear variety bred by Grzegorz Pagacz
Variety: ‘BERGENIA’
Origin: mutant of the variety ‘Nojabrskaja vel Xenia’, found in the orchard of G. Pagacz
Breeding place: Biała Rządowa, Poland
Registration status: original
Functional properties
The fruits of this variety stand out for their excellent eating and market qualities. ‘Bergenia’ is characterised by an exceptionally long flesh breakdown period, which significantly extends its storage and marketing potential. In addition, it has a high sugar–acid index and an intense flavour and aroma, making it one of the most attractive varieties on the market.
Many years of detailed observation of this variety on our farm have enabled its successful introduction to the market both in Poland and abroad. ‘Bergenia’ is one of the most competitive dessert varieties compared to other producers’ offerings. From the consumer’s point of view, it is perfect for both fresh consumption and culinary processing – as an ingredient in desserts, preserves and pickles.
Its intense flavour and aroma make ‘Bergenia’ stand out from other varieties and have been appreciated by consumers and traders alike on both domestic and international markets.
.Morphological description
the tree has medium vigour and forms a richly foliated, pyramidal crown; the fruit is large, elongated, symmetrical and convex; the skin is fairly thick and crisp; the basic fruit colour is not visible, as the entire surface is covered with golden-brown russeting; in some years a reddish blush appears on the sun-exposed side; the lenticels are medium-sized, brownish, numerous and scattered over the entire surface of the fruit; the stalk is of medium length and thickness or thin, straight or slightly curved, and is set obliquely in a shallow, narrow cavity; the calyx is medium-sized or large, usually half-open, with short, narrow, upright sepals; the calyx cavity is shallow and narrow or of medium width, ribbed, with brown-golden russeting; the flesh is light cream in colour, fine-grained, crisp, juicy and sweet, with a slight acidic note; a few stone cells are present around the seed cavity; the fruits reach picking maturity in the second half of September, and in some years at the beginning of October; they do not drop before harvest and can remain on the tree for a long time until they reach full eating ripeness.REAM MORE
Jonagold Pagacz
Author’s apple variety of Grzegorz Pagacz
Variety: ‘Pagacz’
Origin: mutant of the variety ‘Jonagold’
Breeding place: Biała Rządowa, Poland, G. Pagacz
Registration status: original, protected
Functional properties
A dessert, large-fruited variety with relatively large fruits compared to other varieties available on the market, offering very high market value (long storage period under specialist storage conditions) and excellent eating qualities – its high extract content (flavour, aroma, bouquet) sets it apart from other mutants of the Jonagold group.
The fruits have aromatic, firm flesh with a flavour very similar to the variety Red Prince from the same group. The variety is valued by consumers for its pronounced flavour and long availability on the retail market.
Morphological description
the tree is vigorous and forms a broadly conical, moderately dense crown with drooping branches; the fruit is large to very large, round-conical, slightly ribbed around the calyx; the skin is of medium thickness, smooth, slightly greasy, greenish-yellow or yellow, sometimes with slight russeting in the stalk cavity; a large part of the surface is covered with a dark, purplish-red, solid blush with delicate darker stripes; the lenticels are numerous and large; the stalk is medium-long to long, of medium thickness; the stalk cavity is of medium width or wide and deep, sometimes intensely green, occasionally with slight russeting; the flesh is creamy or yellowish, juicy, firm, aromatic and sweet-tart; picking maturity is reached in the last ten days of September or at the beginning of October; eating maturity from November; the fruit can be marketed even until June of the following year.REAM MORE
