European pear 'Conference'

Pyrus communis

How to grow European pear 'Conference'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Conference likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Conference is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea). Conference needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Growing Conference from seed

Transplanting Conference

Conference is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Conference

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in early autumn.

European pear Conference Etymology

Named for the award that it received at the International Pear Conference in 1885.