Pear

Some pears get soft when they ripen (like Comice and Bartlett), while others (like Concord and Bosc) remain firm. If a pear variety is meant… Read More »Do Pears Get Soft When Ripe?

But for good measure, here are two ways you can pollinate a self-fertile plant: Carefully shake the plant or blow on its flowers to stimulate… Read More »How Do You Pollinate Without Bees?

Early morning. Early morning is the best time to hand pollinate. Squash flowers usually only last one day so you’ll want to catch them early… Read More »What Is The Best Time Of Day To Hand Pollinate?

Artificial pollination is where human beings come in and actually add pollen into the system to do more than what just the insect pollinators are… Read More »Is It Possible To Artificially Pollinate?

If you have this tree in your yard, experts say you should cut it down. One notorious tree variety is the Bradford pear, which is… Read More »Should I Cut Down My Bradford Pear Tree?

Size and Shape The Bradford pear grows rapidly to a height of 30 to 50 feet and a spread of 20 to 30 feet. It… Read More »What Is The Difference Between A Bradford Pear And Cleveland Pear?

The common pear is a tree whose fruit is widely popular and grown all over the world. One way this fruit is unique is that… Read More »What Is A Common Pear Tree?

Although pollinating bees can travel 3 – 4km (2 – 212 miles), the general rule of thumb is that trees for cross-pollination should be within… Read More »How Close Do Apple Trees Need To Be To Pollinate Each Other?

20 to 25 feet apart. Plan to plant at least two varieties of pear trees, as they will need to be cross-pollinated to produce fruit.… Read More »How Far Apart Can Pear Trees Be?

Seedling rootstocks produce standard size trees, which is why most hardy pear trees grow from 25-40 feet tall. What is the average height of a… Read More »How Tall Is A Standard Pear Tree?