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[sherwin <sherwindu@att.net>]

   Miller's Nursery is way off target here on their recommendations for 
Seckel
   Pears.  Emphasizing that Seckel needs TWO different pollinators is 
bizarre.
   Every reference I have seen for Seckel state it is one of the few 
pears that
   is somewhat self-fruitful.

   I grow a larger version of the Seckel called a Worden Seckel and 
have had
   no issues with pollination, although it is the only pear tree in my 
garden.
   It has been giving small numbers of fruit since planting it in 2007, 
but this
   year it really took off.  I had to do lots of thinning to keep the 
numbers
   down.  Because of not seeing many insects around, I did some hand
   pollination on itself, which may have added to this years production.
   There are some pear trees in neighbor's yards, but my feeling is that
    my Seckel was not cross pollinated with them due to the lack of 
insects.

    The Seckel is a wonderful pear for taste.  I am getting more into 
pears this
    year and plan to plant a Morettini and Clara Frije pear trees I 
grafted last
    year.

                                    Sherwin Dubren
                                    Morton Grove, IL

On 9/14/2011 7:12 PM, Jay Cutts wrote:
> 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.
> > Grape pruning video: http://www.bunchgrapes.com/dvd.html View a short, low 
> > resolution clip here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q58zFY0B1M
> > 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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