What is the pineapple pear?
pineapple pear, known botanically as pyrus communis , is a pear with green and brown color and taste that is similar to the taste of pineapple. These types of pears are widely used in the production of jams, unfortunately, juices, cocktails, salads and many other food recipes that require cooking with pears. Pineapple pears are also a good choice for preservation.
It is possible to cultivate pineapple pears in many different parts of the world, because these fruit trees are quite durable and able to withstand different climatic and soil conditions. They are deciduous trees, mostly with vertical branching and can be planted from seeds or grafted rootstock. Commercial cultivators generally prefer the rootstock as compared to the seeds, it is more reliable in the quality of the fruit, which eventually produces.
When growing pears, it is important to grow in a spacious area, as pears can reach 25 feet (7.62 m) and more. They make a well fertile, well -drained soil and requires exposure to the least scalesThose hours full of sunlight a day. Pineapple pear trees do not require great maintenance, even if it helps if they are fertilized every few years and are sprayed with pesticides and antibacterial sprays to prevent pests and fire of bacterial diseases that are vulnerable; This disease causes the tips of the branches to dry and turn black.
pineapple pear produces pink and white flowers. It is self -coping, although it helps to have another pollinator and pineapple pears grow in clusters. Fruits usually ripen in August.
pineapple pears should not be allowed to ripen on the tree, but rather should be selected when they are still green and hard. Each pear should be wrapped in paper or fabric and carefully placed in a box and stored in a cold dark place. Is important not toBeing pineapple pears near any pungent substances, as fruit can easily absorb other odors.
taste and health, pineapple pears are excellent to eat. Fruits are rich in basic vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C and vitamin E and in minerals such as iron, copper, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, sulfur, sodium, chlorine and calcium. Fruits are also hypoallergenic, which means that most people, especially children and infants, can eat them safely.