Pear Production and Handling Manual

Publication Number: 3483

Length: 215 pp.

Language: English

ISBN-13: 978-1-879906-65-5

Author: E. MITCHAM, R. ELKINS

Inventory Type: Paperback

Chapters cover orchard management, varieties, propagation, rootstock selection, irrigation and fertilization, training, pruning, and orchard floor management for pears. Extensive sections on pest management, and fruit harvesting, storage and handling.

Pear Production and Handling Manual

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Using this manual you’ll gain a basic understanding of growth and fruit development, as well as practical considerations on pear culture. While written with Bartlett pear production California in mind, pear growers of all varieties worldwide will find the information useful.

Additional chapters cover orchard and tree management including varieties, propagation and rootstock selection, training, pruning, and orchard floor management. The section on irrigation and fertilization covers considerations including irrigation systems and scheduling, frost protection, and nutrition. Extensive sections on pest management, and fruit harvesting, storage and handling round out this essential guide.

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