Post-Harvest Pear Crop Infections
Some fungal infections attack your pears after you’ve harvested them. …
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How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Pear Diseases and Pest Infestations
All pear trees are at some risk of pests and disease; location and weather will influence which pests and diseases are most likely to be a risk factor for your …
Picking the Perfect Pear
European pears don’t ripen on the tree; they ripen a certain number of days after full bloom, commonly called DAFB. When you get your trees, ask about the harvest timing …
Growing Pears in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
If you treat them right, pear trees will generously supply you with delicious fruit for years to come. But like all plants, they need optimal conditions in order to flourish. …
Choosing to Grow Pears from Seeds or Seedlings
So, maybe you’re a really patient gardener and you’re thinking of growing your own pear trees from seed. A word of advice? Don’t. …
A Word About Planning Your Pear Use
When you think about how you’ll use your own harvested pears, keep in mind that some pears are more suited for specific uses. …
Pear Trees by Size and Form
Pear trees come in a variety of shapes and sizes. While pruning your trees will help control their height and spread, it’s best to choose a type of tree that …
Pairing Up For Pear Pollination
Most pear varieties are not self-pollinating, so they need a pollination buddy. That means you should get your pear trees in pairs. …
Training and Pruning your Pear Trees
Just because a pear tree can grow to a height of 30 feet doesn’t mean it has to. You will control the reach and spread of your trees through training …
Ornamental Nuisances: Flowering Pear Trees
While our focus is on pear trees that bear fruit that humans can enjoy, it is worth mentioning the Bradford and Callery flowering pear trees. They’re lovely to look at, …
