Pear trees require fertilizer when they are young and when the soil lacks essential nutrients. For young trees, a balanced fertilizer should be applied monthly from spring to late summer to promote ...

You've been nurturing a pear tree for years and it finally has an abundance of fruit. Knowing when to pluck the fruit for the ...

The Wenatchee River Valley has a perfect climate for growing pears. The area is one of the biggest producers of the fruit in ...

Pear trees are a wonderful, very hardy addition to any yard or garden. But young fruit trees establishing roots benefit from ...

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Pear trees produce juicy, sweet fruit, which can be enjoyed fresh, canned, or used in a wide array of recipes. To ensure your pear tree yields a bountiful harvest of high-quality fruit, proper pruning ...

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High yields are expected for this year's pear harvest in a significant change from 2024 when adverse weather caused a 40-year harvest low.

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