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[Jay Cutts <orders@cuttsreviews.com>]

Here's what I've found out so far about pears.  Lon - thanks for the 
recommendation of Seckel

Looks like most pears require a pollinator, so the idea of a single pear 
tree is out.  According to some sources (MIller's Nursery) Seckel 
actually requires TWO different varieties other than itself. Anyone have 
actual experience with this?

I'm looking at a variety called Clapp's Favorite. It fruits a month 
earlier than pears such as Seckel and Beurre D'Anjou and yet apparently 
can pollinate and be pollinated by these. Has anyone grown or eaten a 
Clapp's? I'm wondering if it is great for fresh eating.

So I'm torn between trying to go with Seckel and only one other 
pollinator and have all my pear trees ripen at the same time (or else 
have Seckel not fruit at all) or to go with Clapp's and DAnjou and have 
the season spread out. Danjou looks like it is good for storage though, 
so I could keep those maybe for a number of months.

Help! Have I missed any other great pears?

I'm glad you guys understand this fruit thing.  I could never explain 
this to my friends, let alone get any sympathy!

Regards,

Jay

Jay Cutts
Director, Cutts Graduate Reviews
Lead Author, Barron's Test Prep Publications
800-353-4898 day or eve, 7 days
(In NM, 505-281-0684)



On 9/14/2011 2:33 PM, Lon J. Rombough wrote:
> The old Seckel is outstanding for fresh eating and the fruit is colorful.
>
>
> -Lon Rombough
> Grapes, writing, consulting, book, The Grape Grower, at http://www.bunchgrapes.com  
> Winner  GWA "Best Talent in Writing"  2003.
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> A video about The Grape Grower : 
> http://cookingupastory.com/index.php/2008/04/18/the-grape-grower/
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sep 14, 2011, at 12:48 PM, Jay Cutts wrote:
>
> Any suggestions for the best fresh eating pear? We're looking for
> something for our front yard, probably a single tree.  Ornamental
> qualities would be a plus, such as fall color or a red pear. My main
> interest, though, is one that will taste great.  Are all pears pretty
> equal on this or does anyone have any recommendations?
>
> Regards,
>
> Jay
>
> Jay Cutts
> Director, Cutts Graduate Reviews
> Lead Author, Barron's Test Prep Publications
> 800-353-4898 day or eve, 7 days
> (In NM, 505-281-0684)
>
>
>
> On 9/14/2011 1:16 PM, Sarah Kehler Ewing wrote:
> > I have a friend wondering if she can use Royaltry crab-apples for jelly.  
> > Anyone have personal experience?  My Royalty tree is still sitting in its 5 
> > gallon pot awaiting transplanting!  lol
> >
> > She's too far away for me to taste them for her, but my guess was that if 
> > they are high in tannin (as judged by tasting) that they won't make good 
> > jelly.
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Sarah
> > zone 3
> > Edmonton, AB
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