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Pears
Kieffer Pear
✓ VerifiedPennsylvania, USA (1860s)
An extremely tough, disease-resistant hybrid pear that will fruit reliably almost anywhere, at some cost to fresh-eating quality — the classic canning pear.
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 4-9
Chill hours
~400 hours
Pollination
Self-fertile, though yields improve with a pollinator.
Care info
Remarkably disease-resistant and low-maintenance — a good choice where fire blight makes other pears difficult.
Recommendations
Best used for canning and preserving rather than fresh eating — texture is grittier than dessert pears.
Flavor Profile
Mild and somewhat grainy fresh, but cooks up well for canning and preserves
Quick facts
Skin color
Yellow with red blush
Size
Medium to large
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 4-9
Chill hours
400