"The season could be one day, as long as I get to eat this for one day, it will be worth growing". I am on the planning phase to plant two pear trees in our backyard. I am sold on choosing 'Moonglow' as the first. :)

one of my favorites and generally under appreciated fruit. pears can be really phenomenal. 'soft' pears are such flavor bombs when ripe. Great vid, maybe I've finally plant a pear tree, Moon Glow perhaps...wonder how they'd do in my climate, near front range in Colorado.

Don’t buy fruit trees or fruit plant from Lowe’s. 3 trees, figs, and berries over a couple years (8-10 years ago) not one of them were true to the tag and 2 apple trees turned out to be crabapples. My white Marseilles fig turned out to be a Chicago fig. I now buy from Starkbros and have been very happy with all the plants and trees I’ve bought.

@earthisflat

10 ай бұрын

Yea if you must go to a big box store, I would say home Depot is a better option

@cherihabegger9856

10 ай бұрын

We bought peach trees from Lowes, and they have been great.

@Youdontknowmeson1324

10 ай бұрын

I bought a lsu purple fig there it was good.

@iand.kinchy7391

3 ай бұрын

😂☝️Been There , Done That 🤣, @Lowes 💩👻= 🍐=🪨, ~ That's Why I'm Watching This Video, Trying to Find a Sweet Pear 🍐 Tree that is 🏷️ correctly 🏷️

I have a Bartley Pair, 2 year old tree, so I guess it’s really a 4 year old tree. I had 1 tiny pair this spring but a critter knocked it off. I’m thinking about getting an Asian pear. I line the crispness of them, but that Summercrisp sounds delicious

I planted all those varieties this year and I did think something was wrong when some leaves curled thanks!

in my old hometown of Fredericksburg Virginia, in the center of historic downtown is a grove of pear trees and is on public land and is completely accessible to anyone, one year i collected two grocery bags full of pears and they were absolutely delicious 🤤 as well as pear trees there are apple trees and cherry trees growing right next to the sidewalk in certain areas

Thank you for this video. I planted 6' moonglow , kiefer , D'Anjou , luscious & pinapple pear trees last year. Hoping this year i can taste them all.

Thanks for this video! I have a bare root Moonglow on order for late Fall/ Winter planting in TX zone 8a. Im so excited& you have confirmed this yummy cultivar for me!🍐

Thanky for sharing 👍Pears 🍐 🍐🍐 are so delicious. I have some pear trees in my garden as well.

I am keeping my pear trees, all my fruit trees short, like 8-10 feet. I planted Hood and Florida Home in the spring. Few varieties grow here in south Texas because we need low chill hours.

I love Bartlett and D'Anjou pears! But I like them very ripe but not mealy.

This is a very good video for someone in a suitable climate for a lot of the standard pears. I live in SE Georgia, Hardiness Zone 9 A, and can only count on about 500 chilling hours. Of the varieties you mentioned, the only one that would tolerate the fireblight pressure is Moonglow, but I don't really get enough chilling hours for Moonglow. My top two for the Deep South are LeConte and Southern King. I will mention some others in a bit, but these two are excellent, different enough from each other and bloom together. LeConte has a lot of the qualities of the Moonglow. Here it ripens in late June or early July. Like Moonglow it's kind of slow growing even when not on a dwarfing rootstock. (Dwarfing rootstock won't work in the SE Georgia climate at all.) It's very resistant to fireblight, and easy to maintain at a size where you can remove any strikes that developed. The pears need to be picked while they are still firm and allowed to soften inside or they go mealy. Southern King is the closest we can come to growing Seckle. Like Seckle its kind of a small pear with a bright red blush and a super high sugar content. It ripens after LeConte, July. It's my sweetest pear and my favorite of the ones where the trees are commercially available. Another great pear to grow is Baldwin which is a simisoft pear. It has a lot of qualities similar to your summer crisp, but is super fireblight resistant. Like your summer crisp it grows fast and wants to make a huge tree. The skin on the pears is tough. Baldwine is the latest ripening of my European type pears. I didn't list it with the other two because it doesn't bloom with them here. It blooms super early. A good soft pear to plant with it for a polinizer is Acres Home which has a lot of the same qualities as LeConte but isn't quite as good in my view. Acre's Home overlaps ripening time with LeConte but starts ripening earlier here. Another one I will mention is Tennosui which is a hybrid with fruit qualities of a good Asian pear when firm and a European pear when soft. The downside to it is that I don't know of a commercially available variety which reliably blooms with it and is at the same time fireblight resistant enough to take SE Georgia. I had a Scarlet which bloomed with it, but fireblite killed my Scarlet last year, and lots of other folks I know in similar climates had the same experience with it. This year I will find out if its self-fertile because I don't have another mature tree that will bloom late enough to bloom with it. I have two young Savannah pears which will bloom with it, but that strain is not commercially available. Maybe the best pear I've ever eaten is a Savannah pear. Truly fabulous, but it's a regional strain that isn't carried by any nurseries that I know of. It kind of reminds be of a Bosc pear, but it's better than any Bost that I've tried.

I’ve noticed for a bit how you changed your tag line from GO BIG OR GO HOME…. TO …. GROW BIGGER… I just loved the first one, cuz I made the connection as my parents and all my siblings were born in the Mitten! All my extended family is there as well, but no matter what, you continue to teach, inspire and be the POSITIVE spark I love to have in my ear while gardening! Thanks Luke and all y’all, ❤ from Kristy in Missouri zone 6b 😃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Found a big Jesuit pear tree this year out wood stomping I have saved every single seed and plan on planting them all over the place in areas I forage regularly. Also doing this with a ton of paw paw seeds I got right now lol.

@erwinbrubacker7488

5 ай бұрын

Pears from seeds, really ?

@nolancampbell4451

5 ай бұрын

@@erwinbrubacker7488 yep and then I’ll graft the mother budwood to it’s own seedlings I plant out in the spring once they are old enough some I’ll give a shot and let grow out by them selves.

I'm not a pear lover, but my opossums absolutely go nuts for them, so I buy whatever is cheapest for them. We did plant an Asian pear tree when we bought this place in 2015, and in just 3 short years it was covered in fruit. That first year we had a really good harvest (it's 3rd year bearing), but someone came onto our property and picked the whole tree clean of pears!!! Those pears sold at the farmer's market for like $3 or $4 EACH! We did not get to enjoy ONE that year! The next year they got some sort of blight and stopped developing when they were marble size. Same the next year, and then our crab apples got the same blight, so I called the Extension office, sent photos and was told that the Cedar tree in our front yard had cedar-apple rust or some other related Gymnosporangium fungus. How to combat it? Cut the tree, but if there are any other trees within I think they said a couple of miles, you cant grow pommes. So, we cut that pear tree down. The one saving grace is the hummingbirds nest in the cedar tree, and we put that above our enjoying a pear in importance.

Thank you!

I remember you planting these trees. I'm growing Moonglow and Ayers standard size trees and they now have fruiting spurs. There is a transition toward Asian pear trees in standard and dwarf sizes because dwarf trees fruit sooner and are more manageable. Its my intention to top my large pear trees in July to limit their size to 10-12 ft as picking fruit high up can be dangerous. OHxF-513 rootstock or the OHxF-333 rootstocks are a more manageable size under 15 ft tall. I'm also looking at disease resistance in my fruit trees, and Genieva rootstocks can add some resistance with apple trees.

My Comice pears are 2 weeks into cold storage right now. Many European pear varieties will not get full flavor or ripeness without an extended cold period during fruit maturity. 30 days for Comice’s case and almost 60 for D’Anjou! Might be worth comparing taste and texture between cold storage ripened and straight off the tree.

Went to Costco today and they had bareroot fruit trees in stock. Saw they had the Moonglow pear and got myself one based on your recommendation. Fingers crossed.

I do love pears and tried to grow a bartlett tree from Stark Brothers but it didn't make it. I feel like the drainage isn't good where I planted it so if I try again I will build a 4X4 foot raised bed for it. Plus Stark Brothers refunded my failed tree. I want to try seed starting but saved seeds and haven't tried that yet. I think I love you Luke more than pears because of all the great work you do.

Just wonder how deep or wide pears roots expand? I have very limited space, can I plant pears close to the house? We love pears just like you. Thanks

Wow! Your fruit trees are producing like crazy! I don't really like pears because they make my mouth dry but you are really getting a good harvest!

@charlesg63

9 ай бұрын

If they dry your mouth, they may not be ripe enough. Leave some on your kitchen counter until they slightly soften, then try them.

Where did you get your fruit trees from?

How do bosc pears do in Michigan and does moon glow work as a pollinator for bosc... im going to look on Google but any info would be great

Do you have some care recommendations for fruit tree newbies??

how far apart do you recommend planting new fruit trees in northern Illinois?

I’m in zone 4-5 Michigan with extremely sandy soil on the west side of the state. I’m rural on the edge of the National Forest and am wanting to small orchard. But I have to grow most garden plants in pots because the soil drains too quickly. Are there special banking/mounding or amendments that could improve my trees chances at establishing in my dry soil? Something for this winter I hope. I’m sure many people will benefit from what you come up with. Thank you.

@Kylesollars

10 ай бұрын

Compost manure wormcastings would help but throw in some coconut coir and peatmoss too

@kariannecrysler640

10 ай бұрын

@@Kylesollars at minimal 8sq feet of material, I was hoping for a cheaper solution lol

@Mase326

7 ай бұрын

Heavy skirt of hardwood (deciduous tree) mulch can help initially retain some moisture. As the mulch begins to decay, the organic matter layer provides a water holding layer for roots to spread in and feeds the tree. Continue to side dress the trees every couple years to maintain the layer as it decays. Isn’t a perfect solution, but probably most economical (can buy in bulk by trailer load or get from tree pruners/utility right of way maintenance companies). This will also help control weed competition with the tree.

sound effect for black squirrel!! classic!

Love pears! I HAVE TO have my pears soft though. I’ve been really liking the red bartlett/ red d Anjou variety lately

@charlesg63

9 ай бұрын

My first year this year with a Red Bartlett. It was phenomenal! Can't wait for next year!

I waiting for garlic sales in store. Am I missing them? Cannot find.

Luke, how do you take care of the Japanese nettles on your fruit trees? I’m in Caro, Mi

I just canned 25 quart pears

@Mark723

10 ай бұрын

Well done, you! You are going to have an amazing winter. Did you can any pears with spices like cinnamon or clove...?

@royamberg9177

10 ай бұрын

@@Mark723 only thing I put in it was lemon juice I was going to put cinnamon in it but forgot to buy some

Squirrel!

@sueweathers3978

10 ай бұрын

Love seeing the squirrel bounce by! 😂

I have planted an Asian pear, last year I had so many that I canned and had to give many away to neighbors. This year nothing. Blossoms blew off in a storm. Plant is about 10 years old. Do you think it will produce again? I'm in zone 8. Thanks

@Mase326

7 ай бұрын

Many pears can get into biennial bearing of fruits aren’t thinned. Additionally, in many continental climates, you may only get good fruit set every few years due to weather (late frosts, wind, heat, rains). Mine always sets a few pears, but is strongly biennial and blossoms are sensitive to frost. Planted along a masonry wall has provided some good thermal protection to blossoms though.

other videos on pears stated a pear ripens off the tree?

I'm surprised you're not tackling Asian pears. They do really well in your area!

@erwinbrubacker7488

5 ай бұрын

Where is his area, ty.

@bonholio0o

5 ай бұрын

​ @erwinbrubacker7488 It's in his title, MI. Zone 6. Try Korean giant or Hosui in those areas, you'll never go back to eating European pears and apples again. Btw, never ever buy Asian pears from your local HD store, they overpruned the roots so they'll never wake up. Try buying from Raintree nursery over in WA. I've had successes with them. Also onegreenworld over OR is another trustworthy name. Avoid Lowes, HD, and also starkbros & groworganic (they also overprune the root). Otherwise, support your local mom and pop nusery. I'm in northern LA, zone 8B so I get my goods from White Forest nursery up in Bakersfield. Dave Wilson would ship directly to their store and I would only buy only bare root trees with the biggest root ball. The store let me hand screen them.

this year I planted an apple tree and the squirrels ate them all so my squirrels are very happy I would like to have apples next season what can I do?

@quirkycottageshenanigans9003

8 ай бұрын

In all seriousness, plant more trees so there is enough for you & the critters. That's what I'm trying to do.

Barlett is my favorite 😍

@charlesg63

9 ай бұрын

Me too! Try a Red Bartlett, I had them from a tree that I planted early in the spring, and they were absolutely fantastic!

@tellittotheworld857

9 ай бұрын

@charlesg63 I've never seen one, so I'm not sure where to get one.

Does the Moonglow pear need good cross pollination? I have a Moonglow pear tree that got really big. I chopped it part way down leaving a good bit of trunk for it to grow new branches on. The branches have been growing back, but It's been taking a lot of pruning. I only got nice pears off it one year. I think it's been cross pollinating with a Bradford pear and producing inedible fruit. Any suggestions besides cutting down the Bradford pear. I hate that tree anyway.

@gladstone1969

10 ай бұрын

Graft another pear variety or 4 pear varieties to it! You probably have great roots and can grow them quickly.

Guten Morgan i bought two pears late last night 🌙 at wal-mart and they are a tan / i will say tan looks like a tear 😢 drop what one is that? And i found you on KZread if you are wondering 🤔 💭 Have a good day.

What fruit can I plant that doesn’t need another?

@user-vu8xn7ld6m

4 ай бұрын

Peach

I have a semi-dwarf Kieffer and I have no idea when to harvest them. There are always tons of fruit but hard as stones. Can anyone give me information on this variety?

@Kylesollars

10 ай бұрын

Look up the date they are supposed to be ripe and since the tree has so many take some of at different times and experiment to figure out a more precise time. Next year thin some of the fruits when they are still real small

@betsytrippie

10 ай бұрын

@@Kylesollars thank you

@PungentMango

9 ай бұрын

Kieffer pears need a period of chilling to soften up. Throw them in the fridge for a week or two and take one out and let sit on counter for a few days. Should be nice and soft. Some pear varieties stay more firm and are more suited for things like baking and canning.

@Mase326

7 ай бұрын

Ours are ready when they come off the tree when lifted up gently at 90* angle. Place in cold storage for about a month, then remove batches to set on counter to finish ripening to soft/sweetness. They are garbage otherwise!!!

Where is the best place to buy fruit trees? Online? Thank you

@quirkycottageshenanigans9003

8 ай бұрын

On thing to consider when buying online is if the nursery is growing in a similar USDA grow zone. That way the trees have similar growing condition as your area & will increase likelihood of tree growing well in your yard.

Don't hesitate to add pears to your apple cider for freezing--fantastic! 😋

@quirkycottageshenanigans9003

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting this info as I was wondering if it would be a good combo!🍎🍐😋

Wow- I can see what you mean about the algorithm! Over a million subs and only 3.3k views 😮

This is another one of those that I want to support you but I couldn't care less about pears.

Send me some seeds for the MG. Aren't any pear trees around here anymore

I can`t afford to buy a pear tree on Social Security. Only the rich can afford to live in America nowadays.

😒I purchased my first pear tree when I saw a couple of varieties at Tractor Supply. I purchased the Pineapple Pear tree, it was full of blossoms, I also bought a fig tree, a peach tree, two mulberry, 1 red grape fruit to add to my citrus trees. ALL except the pear tree, bloomed beautifully & are forming fruit, lots of healthy leaves. 😒Everytime I see the pear tree I bristle - it dropped all of its blossoms, its leaves are turning "crisp", its growing taller, but just ticked off that it will not bear fruit this year, or maybe never. 😡I really dislike that tree with a passion.

@christinabas6462

Ай бұрын

It needs 150 chill hours and might produce better with another pear tree...