Concorde
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A good garden variety raised at East Malling Research Station, Kent. Compact and heavy fruiting. Medium sized yellow pears with russetting. Sweet, juicy, melting pale yellow flesh. As with all pears best to pick the fruits while still green and allow to ripen indoors.
Pollination group – C Pick – late September Storage until – November
A good garden variety raised at East Malling Research Station, Kent. Compact and heavy fruiting. Medium sized yellow pears with russetting. Sweet, juicy, melting pale yellow flesh. As with all pears best to pick the fruits while still green and allow to ripen indoors.
| Rootstock | Pyrus communis maiden (vigorous), Quince A 2 year (moderate), Quince A maiden (moderate) |
|---|---|
| Pollination Group | C |
| Type of Pear | Dessert |
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