Hood Pear
Sweet, Crisp Pears Perfect for Warm Climate Gardens
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Hood Pear
Pyrus communis 'Hood'
With a very low chilling requirement, this variety is inter-fruitful with Flordahome or Pineapple pear and produces large, early-season fruit with yellow-green skin and sweet, mild-flavored flesh. It is also reported to have excellent resistance to fire blight, requiring only 100–200 chill hours.
| Spice Zee Nectaplum | |
|---|---|
Flavor |
Very sweet |
Chill Hours |
200 - 300 below 45° F |
Skin Color When Ripe |
Red blush over white |
Fruit Use |
Fresh eating |
Self-Fruitful |
Yes |
Flower Season |
Early Spring |
Fruit Season |
July - August |
Light Needs |
Full sun |
Water Needs |
Regular water |
USDA Zone |
6 - 10 |
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