Price range: 20,00 € through 28,00 €
Flowering period: Very early (April)
Harvest period: Late June – Early July
Storage: Very short (immediate consumption)
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The Saint-Jean pear tree, also called the Saint-Jean pear, is an old variety from Aquitaine that marks the opening of the pear season. Its name evokes its traditional harvest period, around the feast of Saint-Jean at the end of June, which makes it one of the first pears of the year.
This early variety is distinguished by its remarkable hardiness and its perfect adaptation to the climates of the South-West. Ideal for lovers of fresh summer fruit, it offers a generous harvest from the first heat.
| Feature | Description | Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Small (6.5 cm diameter) | Perfect for children |
| Shape | Obtuse and pot-bellied | Authentic traditional look |
| Color | Green then light yellow, pink in the sun | Attractive colour evolution |
The white, semi-fine flesh is juicy and sweet, with a particularly refreshing crunchy texture. Its mild and slightly fragrant taste, without marked acidity, makes it an ideal summer pear for the whole family.
The versatility of the Pear Tree allows for many preparations:
The tree has a moderate development reaching 3 to 4 meters in height, with an elegant erect habit and short, slender branches. This reasonable size makes it easier to maintain and harvest in home gardens.
Despite its average vigour, the Saint-Jean pear tree is very fertile and produces generously. Its early flowering in April, with delicate small white flowers, heralds the first harvests of the year.
The Saint-Jean pear tree is distinguished by its exceptional ease of cultivation. This hardy variety is well adapted to various climates and has moderate resistance to common pear diseases.
A major advantage is that this variety is self-fertile, which means that a single tree is enough to obtain fruit. However, planting other pear trees such as the Beurré Giffard pear tree or the Docteur Jules Guyot pear tree nearby will improve pollination and increase production.
Important: As the shelf life is very short, it is essential to eat or process pears quickly after harvest. This particularity makes it a summer fruit par excellence, to be enjoyed at the optimal moment of freshness.
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| Weight | 0,33 kg |
|---|---|
| Porte-Greffe Poirier | Frank, adult height over 5m, Pyrodwarf, adult size 4m, Quince BA29, adult size ≈ 3m |
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