Pears are one of the oldest cultivated fruits in the world. Pears are related to the apple and the quince, the fruit is juicy and sweet, with a soft, buttery yet somewhat grainy texture. The white to cream – colored flesh of pears was once referred to as the “gift of the gods”. Pears also promote cardiovascular and colon health.
They make a great snack
as well as jellies and preserves. They will grow and produce best
in well-drained sandy-loamy soil. They will also grow in clay
soil, light sandy soil or dry soil with irrigation. Don’t
over fertilize, this can promote fire blight. We recommend using
a good spray program on pears that includes the use of Fire Blight
spray They like full sun and a Ph 6.0 - 6.5. Plant 15-20 feet
apart. Pears require cross-pollination from different variety.
The number of chill hours needed will be listed by each variety
Fruit yield: 3-4 bushels. Will bears in 2 – 3 years Zone
Range 4-9.
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Terra Sorb - Increases the soil’s water-holding capacity. Can prevent plant losses due to dry soil. Recommend Use: 1 oz. per 1/2” caliper tree. 3 oz. pkg.
Combination
Pear Tree
Combination
Pear Tree - Enjoy pears from August to November. Zones 4-9.
To
include a combination of the following varieties: Bartlett,
Seckel, Bosc, Red Bartlett, Cornice, Anjou, Flemish Beauty.
Asian
Pears Also
known as apple pears. Crispy, juicy and tender specialty fruit.
Asian pears are semi self-fertile and will fruit sufficiently
for the average home gardener. However, to increase fruit
yield, choose two different varieties. Bears in 2 - 3 years.
20th
Century – Medium Round. Thin yellow-green skin.
Firm, extremely juicy, crisp flesh. Excellent quality. Tolerates
drought and heat. Partly selffertile. Pollinate with Hosui
or Shinko. Ripens late July through mid August. 400 chill
hours. Zones 6-9.
Hosui
– Medium to Large. Consistent taste test winner. Golden
russeted skin. Juicy, sweet, flavorful, fine textured flesh.
Crisp and refreshing like an apple. Good keeper. One of Japan's
leading sellers. Ripens early through late August. 450 chill
hours. Zones 6-9.
Shinko
– Medium to Large. Brownish-green skin. Excellent, rich
sweet flavor. Fine texture. Russet type. Ripens mid August
through mid- September. 450 chill hours. Zones 6-9.
Standard
Varieties
Baldwin
– Medium to Large. Oblong, semihard fruit. Light green
skin lightly overlaid with russet. Good fresh or processed.
Good variety for Deep South. Ripens in mid-October. 150 chill
hours. Zones 4-9.
Bartlett
– #1 pear in the world. 75% of all U.S. and Canadian
pears. Large. Golden, yellow fruit blushed with brownish red.
Smooth, juicy, white flesh. Pleasant touch of tartness. Good
for fresh eating, canning or preserves. Ripens mid-August.
800 chill hours. Zones 5-8.
Kieffer
– Large. Greenish-yellow skin blushed red. Coarse, crisp,
juicy, white flesh. Stores well. Self-fertile. Ripens October
to November. 400 chill hours. Zones 4-9.
Moonglow
– Large. Brownish-green skin. Fruit resembles Bartlett
in shape. Soft flesh, moderately juicy and nearly free of
grit. Flavor mild. A good pollinator for other pears. Ripens
early August. About two weeks before Bartlett. 500 chill hours.
Zones 5-8.
Orient
- Large. Smooth, firm, shiny, round fruit with red cheek.
Known for its intense beauty. Thick skin; juicy, melting,
creamy white flesh with good texture and excellent flavor.
Blight resistant. Use Kieffer or Moonglow as pollinator. Needs
little
pruning. 350 chill hours. Zones 5-8.
Pineapple
- Large. Yellow fruit blushed with red. Crisp flesh with unusual
pineapple-like flavor. Good for Deep South. Tree grows 15-20'
tall. Bears large crop at early age. Self-fruitful but sets
heavier crop if a 2nd variety is planted. Fireblight resistant.
Ripens in August. 150 chill hours. Zones 4-9.
Seckel
(Sugar) - Small to medium yellow russetted skin with
extraordinary flavor. A connoisseur’s delight. Fruit
is smooth and is extremely sweet and very juicy. Distinctive,
spicy, rich, aromatic flavor. Got its name because it is referred
to “as sweet as sugar”. Self-fertile but heavier
crop with cross pollination. Ripens late Sept. 500 chill hours.
Zones 5-8.
