🍐 Pear tree
Pyrus communis
Like apples, pears are planted bare-root from November to March and pruned in winter. They flower early, in April, and fruit from late summer into autumn.
The calendar at a glance
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| Harvest |
When to plant pear trees?
Plant pear trees from November to March.
When to prune pear trees?
Prune pear trees from December to February.
When to harvest pear trees?
Harvest pear trees from August to October.
When does pear trees flower?
Flowering runs in April.
The tips that matter
- Pick pears BEFORE full ripeness, still firm: they finish ripening indoors — tree-ripened pears are mushy at the core.
- Pears dislike chalky soil: yellowing leaves mean chlorosis — add iron and compost.
- Protect the early blossom: one April frost night can cost the whole crop.
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