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Choose bee-friendly flowers as neighbors for your pear tree, and you’ll increase chances for a bountiful fruit harvest.Growing from seed is not recommended, you’ll be waiting a while before you get fruit. Pear trees are relatively low-maintenance and have fewer pest and disease issues than other fruit trees.Don’t wait until pears are soft and mushy to harvest.

Pears are a unique fruit in that they are hardy enough to survive in plenty of climates, which is one of the reasons I highly recommend growing pears if you have some room to spare. We realize that in these … Then again, there are so many different varieties out there you can probably find one for nearly any climate.Be aware that the spot you pick is a permanent one. Fruiting trees obviously bear fruit, while non-fruit bearing types are grown for their foliage. Grandma loved them for their delicious fruit and Grandpa loved them because, once established, they were very little work!Find more gardening information on Gardening Know How:Unless your soil is extremely poor, fertilizing once a year should be enough for your pear tree. Why work harder or spend more money than you have to? For the home garden with only one or two trees, fruit tree fertilizer spikes are perfect for the job.

He’s incredibly proud of that tree.This soil-borne fungus causes reduced growth and mid-summer collapse in trees. in a three foot (91+ cm.)

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Mulch at a depth of 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm.) I don’t believe there’s another fruit tree nearby, so the variety must be self-pollinating, which is lucky since few pear tree varieties are.

The experience of eating freshly picked pears is the same. If you’re extremely short on room, there are also multiple dwarf varieties available. Pears should be staked with a sturdy post driven into the ground to help the tree grow straight and withstand wind damage. Tell us about your experience with this type of fruit tree. Give newly planted trees some water 2-3 times a week. For now, feel free to continue reading.Store pears in the fridge if you plan on eating them within a week. One of the reasons for this is their flower nectar, which isn’t as attractive to insects as other fruits; and as bees are the main pollinators of your pear tree, care should be taken not to drive them away or, worse, kill them.Now that you’ve chosen your tree, the next step is planting. Grow a Pear Nursery is committed to the health and well being of our customers, your families, and our community.

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Care of pear trees begins right after planting.