Harrow Delight Pear

Pyrus communis 'Harrow Delight'

Harrow Delight is an excellent, early ripening backyard pear. The fruit is medium size with an attractive red blush over a yellow background. The flesh is very smooth and less gritty than most pears. It is highly fire-blight resistant!! Ripens near or ahead of Clapp's in early August.

Height 10-15 Feet

Spread 8-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Pyrus communis 'Harrow Delight' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Harrow Delight is known for its great degree of fire blight resistance. It pollinates well with Bartlett, Bosc, Anjou, Moonglow and most other pears.

A Little History about Harrow Delight Pear Harrow Delight was selected in 1982 at the Agriculture Canada Research Station in Harrow, Ontario, where many good peaches were also bred and introduced.

Pyrus communis 'Harrow Delight' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Pollinizer needed	Disease Resistance • Fire Blight Resistance • Russet resistance	Fruit Characteristics • Medium size fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor • Spreading habit • Spurry habit • Upright habit
Harvest Period • Early summer	Other Attributes • Short shelf-life • Aromatic • Sweet • Very crisp • Very juicy	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Very hardy	Skill Required • Easy to grow
Uses • Juice or Cider • Canning or freezing • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking • Good for sauce