Merton Pride
£18.50
Produces large pears of excellent taste. Green skin that turns yellow with russeting. Flesh creamy white, juicy & sweet. A triploid variety, so is more vigorous than many other pears.
Pollination group – C Pick – mid September Storage until – October
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| Rootstock | Quince C two year (semi dwarfing), Quince A maiden (moderate) |
|---|---|
| Pollination Group | C |
| Type of Pear | Dessert, Triploid |
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