Pear Seeds

Pear Seeds for Planting 

Planting Instructions

Best Planting Time:

• Outdoors: Late fall (for natural cold stratification) or early spring after last frost

• Indoors: Start 10-12 weeks before last frost date

Planting Steps:

1. Soil: Deep, well-draining loam (pH 6.0-7.0)

2. Depth: Plant 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) deep

3. Spacing: Allow 15-20 feet between future trees

4. Light: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)

5. Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist during germination

Germination & Early Care:

• Germination time: 4-16 weeks (requires cold stratification)

• Transplant seedlings when 12-18 inches tall

• Protect young trees from frost and animal damage

Growth & Care

Watering:

• Young trees: Water weekly during dry periods

• Mature trees: Deep watering every 2-3 weeks in drought

Fertilizing:

• Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring

• Mature trees benefit from annual compost application

Pruning:

• Train to modified central leader system

• Prune annually in late winter to maintain shape

Pollination:

• Most varieties require cross-pollination (plant 2+ compatible varieties)

• Some self-fertile cultivars available

Fruit Production

• Time to first fruit: 4-8 years from seed

• Harvest season: Late summer to fall

• Yield: Mature trees produce 50-100 lbs annually

Climate Requirements:

• USDA Zones: 4-9 (varies by variety)

• Chill hours required: 600-1,000 hours below 7°C (45°F)

Note: Seed-grown trees may produce fruit different from parent. For consistent fruit quality, consider grafted varieties. Trees grown from seed are often used as rootstock.