How to grow pears in your garden: Planting and maintaining

Pears are full of flavor and vitamins, and they can also store for a pretty long time, so many gardeners like growing them.

These fruit trees can provide huge harvests, and they are relatively easy to grow - you just need to know some details.

Here is how you can grow your own pear garden.

Choose a suitable location

Pears thrive in full sun, so select a location in your garden that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. 

Prepare the soil

Loosen the soil and amend it with organic matter, such as compost, to improve drainage and nutrient content.

Plant the pear tree

Place the tree in the hole, ensuring that the bud union (the swollen area where the tree is grafted onto the rootstock) is above the soil line. 

Backfill the hole with soil, gently firming it around the roots.

Water the tree

Provide regular watering during the first year to promote healthy root establishment. Aim for deep, infrequent watering rather than shallow, frequent watering.

Prune and train the tree

Prune in late winter or early spring when the tree is dormant. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches and maintain an open center or modified central leader shape for optimal fruit production.

Fertilize

Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and follow the recommended dosage based on the tree's age and size. 

Pest and disease management

Implement appropriate pest control measures, such as using organic insecticides or attracting beneficial insects to the garden. 
 

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• 10 June 2023

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