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Needs a compatible pollination partner. Harvest before fully ripe; ripen indoors at room temperature. Susceptible to fire blight — choose resistant varieties.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Caterpillars, Spider mites.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps, Predatory mites, Minute pirate bugs to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGreat, AngelicaGood and AniseGood nearby.
A fellow Rosaceae — similar growing habits to Pear
Pear is usually grown from grafting rather than seed. A shoot of the desired plant is joined onto a compatible rootstock so the two grow together.
Water: Medium · Height: 600 cm · Soil: Deep, well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0–7.0)
