What is the Commissioner Pear?

Commissioner pear is medium to large size greenish skin with a red tinge and a wonderful aroma. The amazing sweet taste and consistency of melt in the mouth makes this pear one of the most popular additions to holiday fruit baskets and gift boxes. It is originally from the Loire Valley in France, but is now being grown in other parts of Europe and North America. Commissioner pears are considered the best of all pear varieties, although they have certain disadvantages. The skin is also very easy to blue, making it difficult to handle and transport. However, any bruises of the skin are usually superficial and do not damage the inner meat. The meat is also slowly brown, making them a good choice for salads and fruit plates. They are ripe and ready to eat when the meat at the bottom of the stem gives slight pressure.

Commissioner pear is best consumed by hand as low fat, healthy snacks or can be made in jams, unfortunately and juices. Their nutritional properties are often overlooked but the pears of comice have very high fiberWell and vitamin C. They are well complemented by soft cheeses such as Brie or Camembert.

Pear coma can be grown in many areas, even if they do not tolerate very cold climate. They are one of the few fruit trees that will live in wet soil, but prefer a rich, well -drained soil. Trees are very susceptible to insect damage; The use of pesticides, albeit undesirable, is often necessary to create undamaged fruit. The branches of these trees tend to grow upright and need to be trimmed to correct this habit. Like other pear varieties, the Commissioner Pear is sterile and a cross pollination with another type of pear is needed to carry fruit.

trees are not widely available are considered a special product. You can find them in some garden centers and in catalogs, although it may be best to buy a tree from a nearby kindergarten if possible to avoid damagedthe transport. Costs can also be unbearable, because the pear of the commission is considered elite fruit, and of course it reflects the price. Young trees will not produce fruit for three to three years. The fruit is usually ripe and ready for selection in mid -August.