For many reasons growing pears in the Southeastern U.S. is very challenging. First, European (Pyrus communis) and Asian (P. pyrifera) pears are susceptible to fireblight (Erwinia amylovora). This bacterial disease is very difficult to manage. Two of the leading European pear varieties, ‘Bartlett’ and ‘Bosc’, are highly susceptible to fireblight. Varieties found to be fire […]
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Growing Pear Trees Too Challenging For Southeast Gardeners?
Posted by Hugh on February 15th, 2013
Posted in acidic soil, Biennial bearing, Disease prone, Failure to Bloom, Fruits & Vegetables, Harvest Time, Pear (Pyrus spp.), Planting tips, Pollination needs, Pruning, Root suckering, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering 
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Posted by Hugh on August 27th, 2012
This unusually hot summer has sped up the harvest time of your backyard apple crop. Here are five good indicators that the apples are ready to harvest. Change in skin color is one of the easiest for gardeners to spot. The green skin pigment gradually matures to red, yellow or oft green, depending on variety. […]
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