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What is a Kieffer pear?

A hybrid between a European and Chinese sand pear with large yellow fruit. The white flesh is crisp, juicy, with a coarse texture. It produces fruit in late September to October. Very hardy and tolerates hot climates. (Self-fertile, plant two trees to ensure pollination) (Zones 4 - 9).

Are dwarf pears edible?

The Dwarf Bartlett Pear produces large, juicy fruits with rich flavor. This edible fruit tree bears young and abundantly. ... This is a semi-dwarf edible fruit tree. The Bartlett pear, whether dwarf or standard are easier to care and maintain than most pear varieties.

Is Orient Pear self pollinating?

Orient is not self-fertile and requires pollination by a tree of another variety with the same bloom period such as Bartlett or Moonglow.

What are the best pear trees?

Recommended Varieties

'Bartlett', which is the standard choice for pear trees. This tree type is average-size and produces medium to large fruits. ...
'Kieffer', which is resistant to fire blight. This type produces medium fruit and can be used in canning.
'Anjou', which produces light-green fruit with a sweet flavor.

What are Kieffer pears good for?

They are most commonly used in preserved or canned preparations when their flesh is still firm and holds its shape well. They can also be used in sauces with honey, sugar, or lemon to enhance the sweet flavor. Kieffer pears can be used in baked applications such as cakes, tarts, pies, muffins, bread, and popovers.

Are Kieffer pears good eating?

Crisp, juicy, coarse textured, white flesh with musky aroma. Excellent for canning and baking. Good variety for pear honey and preserves.

Can you plant just one pear tree?

Longtime fruit grower Stella Otto says pears are more tolerant of growing in heavier soils and generally require less care than apples. Starting with just one tree won't work. For a good harvest, pears require two different varieties for cross-pollination.

How long does it take for a dwarf pear tree to bear fruit?

A dwarf pear tree may begin producing fruit in two to four years, depending on the variety and rootstock.

How big does a dwarf pear tree get?

*Some fruit trees, like pears, have more of a conical (narrow but tall) growth habit – these trees naturally won't have much of a wide spread: Dwarf pear trees will be 8-10 feet tall and spread about 6-7 feet wide; Standard pear trees will be 18-20 feet tall and 12-13 feet wide.

Will a Bradford pear pollinate a fruiting pear?

It is true that Bradford pears will not pollinate other Bradford pears, but they will pollinate any other variety of pears.

Can you pollinate a pear tree with an apple tree?

In general terms each species can only pollinate others of its own kind - apples will only pollinate other apples, pears will only pollinate pears, and so on. Amongst apples there is generally no distinction between crab apples, cider apples, and mainstream apples - they can all potentially cross-pollinate each other.

How close do pear trees need to be to pollinate?

Pear trees need to be planted within 100 feet of each other to ensure good pollination, but in most cases, they can be planted even more closely together for better results. Dwarf trees need at least 18 to 20 feet between each tree, while standard varieties need 25 to 35 feet.

Do pear trees produce every year?

No, pear trees do not produce fruit every year. Young pear trees take several years to mature enough to produce fruit. Many pear trees will start producing a small amount of fruit in their third year. Full fruit production may not occur until 4 to 6 years into the tree's life.

Where did pears originally come from?

Pears originated in southeastern Europe and were a favorite food of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The ancient Greek author Homer described them as “gifts from the gods” likely due to their sweet, juicy flavor. The early Romans developed 50 varieties of pear and planted them across Europe.

Where do pear trees grow best?

Growing Conditions

Most pear trees can be grown in hardiness zones 4-8, though some varieties are hardy to zone 3 such as Loma, Julienne, Patten, Southworth or Summercrisp. Pear trees must receive ample winter cold in order to produce flowers.

Why are my pears so hard?

Store-bought pears typically require time at room temperature to soften and become ripe. ... This should trigger production of the ripening hormone ethylene. Cold storage will delay ripening; fruit will remain hard as long as it is refrigerated.

What does a Moonglow pear taste like?

The fruits are large with a sweet flavor, reminscent of Bartlett and Comice - from which it is descended. As with most pears, pick slightly early and then ripen indoors. Newly-picked fruits will have some acidity and can be used at this point for cooking.

What do Bartlett pears taste like?

Bartlett pears have a classic pear flavor with lots of juice and a smooth, buttery texture. Bartlett pears are great for fresh eating, and the preferred variety for canning pears.

Are Bartlett pears good eating?

Bartletts are much more than just a canning pear, and besides eating them fresh, you can also enjoy their wonderful flavor and smooth texture in a range of dishes. Try a sliced Bartlett atop a garden green salad with your favorite dressing.

What does pineapple pear taste like?

Its distinctive pineapple-y flavor is like no other, with a sweet, tropical taste that is simply delectable. The large fruit is yellow with a red blush, and keeps very well. Excellent for canning/cooking. Tree bears a large crop at a young age, and only requires 150 chill hours to complete the fruiting cycle.

What month do you pick pears?

The majority of apples and pears are usually ready to pick in October. You can find information about when different varieties are usually ready by looking on tree nursery websites or catalogues.