Pear

Pear, a temperate climate fruit type, is less resistant to winter cold than apple. The pear tree can withstand low temperatures for a short period of time (- 20, – 25 oC) during the winter rest period. If the time is prolonged, damage occurs first on the young shoots, then on the entire tree. Especially in regions where the winters are cold, the amount of water to be given towards winter in autumn and the watering time should be carefully selected. In addition, the rootstocks and varieties used also have different cold tolerances. Most pear varieties need a total of 1000-1500 hours of winter rest below 7.2 oC in order to bloom regularly (Ankara, Kieffer, Göksulu and Williams can be given as examples of varieties with short winter rest; Ankara, Kieffer, Göksulu and Williams can be given to varieties with long rest). If this need is not met, there will be late and irregular flowering, or the eyes will not last at all. Since this cooling need is less than the apple, they bloom early compared to the apple. Pears need a higher temperature total than apples in order to ripen their fruits. Usually, high-quality fruits are obtained from regions with plenty of sunbathing and not excessive rainfall. In the regions where pear cultivation is carried out, it is desirable that there are no late spring frosts, especially in the months close to the harvest period, and there are no strong winds.