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European pear

Pyrus communis

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Belonging to the Pyrus genus, European pear has a botanical name of Pyrus communis. A type of edible fruit, it mainly grows as a deciduous plant - which means that it sheds leaves annually. Normally grows with a tree habit. This plant tends to bloom in mid spring, followed by first harvests in mid summer.

European pear needs a moderate amount of maintenance, so some level of previous experience comes in handy when growing this plant. Ensure that you are aware of the soil, sun, ph and water requirements for this plant and keep an eye out for pests.

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How to grow European pear

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Medium

European pear likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that European pear is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to go dormant over the long winter months.

Growing European pear from seed

Transplanting European pear

Harvesting European pear

pears must be picked when full sized but unripe and ripened indoors

Companion plants for European pear

These plants have been known to grow well alongside European pear so consider planting:

European pear likes Southernwood
European pear likes Common yarrow
European pear likes Mustard plant
European pear likes Garlic
European pear likes Chives
European pear likes Tansy
European pear likes Garden nasturtium

Repellent plants for European pear

These plants will not grow well with European pear so avoid planting these within close proximity:

European pear care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this European pear exhibits. Deciduous Difficulty How easy is European pear to grow? Moderate 3/5
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this European pear exhibits. Deciduous Growth Habit What shape or habit does European pear grow into? Tree
Hardiness How frost hardy is European pear? Very Hardy Country of Origin Where did European pear come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does European pear grow? Help build our wiki! Mature Spread How wide does European pear grow? Help build our wiki!
USDA Zone Range Which zones does European pear grow best in? to pH Range The level of acidity for European pear. -
Water Requirements How much water does European pear require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does European pear need? Medium
Soil What sort of soil should I plant European pear in? Loam Sun How much sunlight does European pear need to grow? Full Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can European pear be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant European pear? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant European pear? Help build our wiki! Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of European pear? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does European pear need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow European pear in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant European pear seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of European pear seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will European pear bloom? Mid Spring Harvest Time When is European pear ready for harvest? Mid Summer
Pruning Time When should I prune European pear? Help build our wiki!

How long does European pear take to grow?

These estimates for how long European pear takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take European pear to germinate? days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out European pear? + days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until European pear is ready for harvest / bloom? + 573 days Average 573 days | Min 509 days | Max 656 days (2)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow European pear? = days

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