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Pear
intermediate difficulty · hardiness zones 4–9
- Methods
- traditional
- Planting window
- March–April
- Greenhouse
- Not required
- Compact variant
- Available
European pears are picked underripe and finish ripening off the tree; Asian pears are picked ripe and eaten crisp.
Production planning estimate
Plan around lb per mature tree per year
A starting estimate is 100 lb per mature tree per year. That means one tree is a reasonable first unit to plan for, then adjust for your climate, practices, and household demand.
Space guideline
100 sq ft per tree
Starting plan
— trees
Planning note: Needs a compatible second variety nearby for pollination in most cases.