Most pear tree varieties require cross-pollination from a companion tree, while some are self-pollinating. Consider growing ...

Pear trees can be roughly divided into two types ... Among European pears, we think of varieties such as Bartlett, Comice and Anjou, among others, that have a buttery texture.

January is the start of fruit-tree time, a brief window of opportunity for gardeners to snatch up bare-root seedlings at bargain prices. But if low-grade soil is keeping you from jumping on the ...

15, that her crop of Bartlett and Anjou pears already was picked, and workers were finishing the Bosc trees last week. “It’s going well — we’ve got a decent crop,” Sloop said.

I have a 'Bartlett' pear tree I planted 4 years ago ... Good partners are 'D'Anjou,' 'Bosc,' 'Flemish Beauty' and 'Highland.' If you purchase a product or register for an account through a ...

Pears like Anjou and Bosc, on the other hand, will maintain their structure beautifully for baking or poaching. Bartlett pears, ever versatile, can work for either snacking or baking depending on ...

Previously, El Vecino suggested that all growers have their plot and orchard irrigation ditches cleaned and prepared to ...

The longevity and fruitfulness of the trees were thought to give ... There are several types of pear; those available locally include Anjou, Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Forelle, and Seckel.