Pear — Bartlett
Pyrus communis 'Bartlett'
Bartlett Pear - Pyrus communis 'Bartlett'
This popular variety bears heavy crops. Pick when light green allowing fruit to ripen from the tree into a lovely yellow. Bartlett's mature early in the season and keeps it consistency well under refrigeration. Can use for fresh fruits to desserts and also drying. A very versatile pear.
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Fruit information
Maturity: approximately January, February, early season.
Fruit size: Medium to large.
Fruit shape: Ovate - pyriform.
Skin: Light green turning yellow once ripe.
Flesh colour: White.
Texture: Firm and juicy.
Flavour: Sweet.
Storage: good under refrigeration.
Chill: High chill.
Yield: heavy.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: Public.
Pollinators: Kosui nashi, Hosui nashi.
Tree shape: Upright.
Flower: showy white flowers.
Growth rate: medium.
Growing conditions: Prefers well drained heavy soils. dislikes very alkaline soil. Plant in a sunny protected site as blooms are prone to frost damage.
Disease: Prone to blight under warmer set Spring conditions.
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