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Seckel Pear

Fruit tree

Pyrus communis 'Seckel'

Overview
Known as the 'Sugar Pear' and 'Wine Pear,' this small American heirloom pear packs incredible sweetness and spicy flavor into a tiny package. Discovered in Pennsylvania in the 1760s, Seckel pears are considered by many to have the finest flavor of all pear varieties, with firm, fine-textured flesh and a distinctive wine-like aroma. Perfect for fresh eating, these petite pears are also exceptional for canning whole and making preserves.
Planting
Plant grafted trees in early spring. Requires cross-pollination with another pear variety for best fruit set.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 180" apart. Germination: Not applicable (grafted).
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Codling moth, pear psylla, aphids, scale insects. Common diseases: Fire blight (resistant), pear scab, sooty blotch.