Harrow Sweet Pear
Harrow Sweet Pear
Pyrus communis 'Harrow Sweet'
Harrow Sweet is an excellent late season pear, ripening with Bosc. It is known for its high quality fruit and early production. It has very good cold hardiness and resistance to fire blight. The fruit is yellow skinned with a red blush and only a very slight russeting. The flesh is white, very sweet and juicy and flavorful. It will keep well.
Height10-15 Feet
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Spread8-12 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
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Pyrus communis 'Harrow Sweet' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance TipsHarrow Sweet is a somewhat upright to spreading tree. It can be pollinated by Bartlett.
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A Little History about Harrow Sweet PearHarrow Sweet was selected in 1980 at the Aagriculture Canada Research Station in Harrow, Ontario, where many good peaches were also bred and introduced.
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Pyrus communis 'Harrow Sweet' Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Disease Resistance
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Fruit Characteristics
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Average vigor |
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Spurry habit |
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Upright habit |
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Harvest Period
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Other Attributes
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Very juicy |
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Long-term keeper |
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Aromatic |
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Sweet |
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Very crisp |
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Site Requirements
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Skill Required
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Uses
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High dessert quality |
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Cooking or baking |
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Canning or freezing |
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