FREE: Asian Pear Seeds (10)

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Asian pears reach optimum quality when allowed to ripen on the tree, similar to apples and peaches. Asian pears will be crisp and juicy, with some tartness, especially near the core.

Plant Asian pears in deep, well-drained soils in a location as frost-free as possible. Avoid sites that are prone to late spring frosts, or provide frost protection where late frosts are likely. Plant trees at least 10 to 15 feet apart in either fall or early spring. Mature trees can reach heights of more than 20 feet. Pears do best in soils with a pH of 5.9 to 6.5. Have the soil tested before planting and follow the recommendations. Pear trees should be fertilized annually, using a split application. Apply a half to a third cup of 10-10-10 fertilizer per year of tree age with a maximum application of 8 cups per tree. Half of the amount should be applied before growth begins and the other after fruit set. Broadcast each application over an area that corresponds with the drip line of the tree. If fruit set is poor, do not apply the second half of the application. Too much nitrogen may encourage shoot infection by fire blight.

If the trees are heavily pruned, reduce the amount of fertilizer applied in relation to the severity of pruning. Heavily pruned trees most likely will not need fertilizer for a year or two. Also, if the pear trees make too much vegetative growth, reduce the rate of fertilization for the next year. Shoot growth on bearing pear trees should average 8 to 12 inches annually.

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