Prefers cool to temperate climates with mild winters and warm summers. Can thrive at various altitudes.
Red Bartlett
The Red Bartlett pear (Pyrus communis) is a variety of pear with a vibrant red skin. It is known for its sweet, juicy, and aromatic flesh, making it perfect for eating fresh or using in various culinary applications. This pear thrives in cool to temperate climates with well-drained loamy soils, and its vigorous and productive trees add a beautiful touch to orchards and markets.
Pyrus communis
Originated as a mutation of the Bartlett pear, widely grown in the United States.
- Harvest Time: Red Bartlett pears are typically harvested in late summer to early fall. - Pollination: Red Bartlett trees require cross-pollination with another pear variety for optimal fruit production. - Disease Resistance: Red Bartlett pears are susceptible to fire blight and scab, so proper care and management are necessary to prevent these diseases. - Storage: The pears can be stored for a few weeks in a cool and dry environment, allowing them to ripen further off the tree. Overall, Red Bartlett pears are a popular choice for pear lovers due to their vibrant red skin, sweet taste, and versatile uses in various culinary applications.
Well-drained loamy soils with good fertility.
- Genus: Pyrus
- Habitats: Originated as a mutation of the Bartlett pear, widely grown.
- Climate Preferences: Prefers cool to temperate climates with mild winters and warm summers.
- Soil Preferences: Well-drained loamy soils with good fertility.
- Description: Red Bartlett pears are similar to Bartlett pears but with a bright red skin. The flesh is sweet, juicy, and aromatic, making them ideal for fresh eating, canning, and cooking. Red Bartlett trees are vigorous and productive, adding a splash of color to orchards and markets.