Pyrus communis (European pear), fruit is medium to large with smooth green skin and no russet. Flesh is white, buttery and slightly granular, moderately sweet.
Common Uses
Origin
T. Howell, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, 1840, a seedling of the Jonah variety.
Pollination
Packham
Chill Hours
Blossom Time
Early, coincides with early bloom of Packham
Harvest Time
Mid season, -5 days Packham
Production Notes
Pick when mature but not ripe and then cold store for at least 2 weeks. Tree habit is heavily spurred with little lateral growth. Very heavy cropper, so must be thinned to avoid biennial bearing.
Disease Susceptibility
Resistant to black spot, susceptible to pear blast (Pseudomonas syringae) and fire blight.
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