Pear (Pyrus communis)

Pear (Pyrus communis)

Pear (Pyrus communis)

Common name   Pear
Botanical name   Pyrus communis
Family   Rosaceae
Height (m)   13
Flowers   White
Edible  
Fruit / berries  
Shade / Sun   Full sun - part shade
Soil type   Free draining
Wind tolerance   Moderate

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Pear - Beurre Hardy QC

Details   Medium to large, yellow with cinnamon russet. Smooth, melting, buttery and very juicy. Rich aromatic flavour. Vigorous, healthy tree, quite hardy. Regular heavy crops in a warm location.

Used as grafting interstem on quince roots
Common name   Pear - Beurre Hardy QC
Botanical name   Pyrus communis sativa
Family   Rosaceae
Height (m)   4.0
Edible  
Drought tolerance  
Date   August 06, 2013
Shade / Sun   Semi shade, Full sun
Soil type   Moist

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Pear - Beurre Hardy scion / bud wood

Pear - Beurre Hardy scion / bud wood

Botanical name   Pyrus
Rootstock   Quince (dwarfing), Pear
Details   Medium to large, yellow with cinnamon russet. Smooth, melting, buttery and very juicy. Rich aromatic flavour. Vigorous, healthy tree, quite hardy. Regular heavy crops in a warm location.Beurre Hardy (Pyrus communis) is in flowering group 4. Beurre Hardy is not self-fertile and needs a pollination partner of a different variety nearby. Pollinate with Clapp's Favorite, Conference, Nashi Hosui, Williams B COne of the few pear cultivars compatible with quince rootstock and therefore suitable for creating dwarf pear trees.
Price   $3.90  each
Price for 2 or more   $3.50  each if you buy 2 or more
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Pear - Ya scion / bud wood

Pear - Ya scion / bud wood

Botanical name   Pyrus bretschneideri
Rootstock   Pear, Quince with interstock
Variety   Chinese white pear
Details   This Asian pear originated in China but is now grown in various regions around the world.
Price   $3.90  each
Price for 2 or more   $3.50  each if you buy 2 or more
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Pear - Williams Bon Chretien scion / bud wood

Pear - Williams Bon Chretien scion / bud wood

Details   The Williams Bon Chretien pear, also known as the Williams pear or Bartlett pear in North America, is a popular and well-known variety of pear.Large long necked, green-yellow fruit, that is ideal for eating and bottling. Fruit will naturally fall in February and will keep up to 3 months. Good pollinator. Early season.Pollinators include - Beurre Bosc, Doyenne du Comice, Taylors Gold, Winter Cole, Winter Nelis, Nashi Hosui and Nashi Nijiseiki.
Price   $3.90  each
Price for 2 or more   $3.50  each if you buy 2 or more
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Pear - Louise Bonne of Jersey scion / bud wood

Pear - Louise Bonne of Jersey scion / bud wood

Details   Smaller pears with thin skin and soft flesh. Red blush on the skin.Louise Bonne of Jersey is not self-fertile and needs a pollination partner of a different variety nearby. Pollination partners - Packham's Triumph, Conference
Price   $3.90  each
Price for 2 or more   $3.50  each if you buy 2 or more
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Pear - Doyenne du Comice scion / bud wood

Pear - Doyenne du Comice scion / bud wood

Details   Large classic variety of dessert pear, bearing delicious pears in mid-to late autumn. Green skin flushed red with white, melting juicy flesh of rich flavour. Tastes like sweetened cinnamon. Mid to late season. Upright and vigorous habit. High chilling hours needed to set fruit.As most pears need cross pollination, the planting of more than one variety is recommended or the growing of a double grafted tree. Pollinators include - Beurre Bosc, Williams bon Cretien, Winter Cole, Winter Nelis, Nashi Hosui and Nashi Nijiseiki.
Price   $3.90  each
Price for 2 or more   $3.50  each if you buy 2 or more
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How to determine the ripeness of a pear for eating

How to determine the ripeness of a pear for eating

Pears are typically harvested when they reach maturity but are still firm. Pears picked too early will not ripen properly, while those left on the tree too long may become overripe and mushy.

Determining the ripeness of a pear depends on the variety, as different types have slightly different indicators. However, here are some general tips to tell when a pear is ripe and ready to eat:

  1. Color: Check the color of the pear. Most pears will change color as they ripen. However, the exact color change varies depending on the variety. For example, Bartlett pears turn from green to yellow as they ripen, while Anjou pears remain green but may develop a slight yellow or brownish hue. Red varieties will develop more intense color as they ripen.

  2. Texture: Gently press the pear near the stem end. It should give slightly under gentle pressure, indicating ripeness. If it feels rock hard, it's not yet ripe. However, be careful not to press too hard, as you may bruise the fruit.

  3. Fragrance: Smell the pear near the stem end. A ripe pear will often have a sweet aroma, especially around the stem. If it smells fragrant, it's likely ripe.

  4. Check the Neck: For most pear varieties, the best way to determine ripeness is to check the neck. Apply gentle pressure to the neck of the pear with your thumb. If it yields slightly, it's ripe and ready to eat. If the neck feels firm, it may need more time to ripen.

  5. Time: If you're unsure about the other indicators, you can also gauge ripeness by how long the pear has been off the tree. Pears picked when mature but still firm will ripen at room temperature within a few days to a week. You can speed up the ripening process by placing the pear in a paper bag with a ripe banana or apple, as these fruits release ethylene gas, which accelerates ripening.

Remember that pears can go from ripe to overripe fairly quickly, so it's best to check them regularly once they start showing signs of ripeness. Once ripe, store them in the refrigerator to slow down the ripening process and extend their shelf life.