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Pear Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEPyrus communis

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Pear trees bloom beautifully in spring and reward patience with sweet, homegrown fruit.

GERMINATION60-90 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

60-90 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

33-40F (cold stratification)

Hardiness04

USDA Zones 4-8 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)

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Pear care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Pyrus communis
Common names
European Pear
Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Pyrus
Species
P. communis
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Start growing

Tolerates heavier clay soil than apples. Needs cross-pollination.

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Growing with your kit

Seeds In A Cup® seeds are pre-stratified for classroom success.

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Propagation

Grafting or seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Flowers early; fruit ripens late summer/fall.

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Growing conditions

Temperate woodlands.

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Weather & tolerances

Cold hardy; tolerant of wet soil.

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Pests & plant health

Fire blight (major bacterial threat).

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Plant safety

Seeds contain traces of cyanide.

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Botanical features

Deciduous tree with white flowers. Upright growth habit.

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Varieties

‘Bartlett’, ‘Bosc’, ‘Anjou’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Fresh, poached, perry (pear cider)

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Native range & distribution

Native to Europe and Western Asia.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

Latin ‘pirum’.

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History

Historically called a 'gift of the gods' by Homer.

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Pear trees bloom beautifully in spring and reward patience with sweet, homegrown fruit. How to grow Pear Tree from seed Start here: Pear Tree seeds need a cold, moist rest first. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the humidity lid, and chill the planter in your refrigerator for several weeks before moving it somewhere warm and bright. Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Pear Tree sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Pear Tree at a glance Botanical name: Pyrus communis Germination: 30-90 days at 33-40F (cold stratification) USDA zones: USDA Zones 4-8 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor) Mature size: Any Zone If grown indoors Sunlight: Full Sun (6-8 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-7+ Seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Pear Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit? Do Pear Tree seeds need cold stratification? Yes — Pear Tree seeds are raw and untreated, so they need a cold, moist rest to break dormancy. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the lid, and chill the planter in the refrigerator for several weeks, then move it somewhere warm and bright. How long do Pear Tree seeds take to germinate? Pear Tree seeds typically sprout in 30-90 days at 33-40F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions. Can I grow Pear Tree indoors, and is it hardy in my area? You start Pear Tree indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in USDA Zones 4-8 (Outdoor), or kept in a container in colder regions. What if my seeds don't sprout?
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Do Pear Tree seeds need cold stratification?

Yes — Pear Tree seeds are raw and untreated, so they need a cold, moist rest to break dormancy. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the lid, and chill the planter in the refrigerator for several weeks, then move it somewhere warm and bright.

How long do Pear Tree seeds take to germinate?

Pear Tree seeds typically sprout in 30-90 days at 33-40F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

Can I grow Pear Tree indoors, and is it hardy in my area?

You start Pear Tree indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in USDA Zones 4-8 (Outdoor), or kept in a container in colder regions.

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