Pear (pyrus communis) PAR DE AUGUST VM

Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Par de August VM'

New Romanian summer variety with above-average storage life.

'Par de August VM' (translated as "August Pear VM") is a new, as yet unregistered Romanian pear variety. Although it is a summer variety ripening in August, it is characterized by surprisingly good storage life, distinguishing it from many other summer varieties. It offers universal fruit usage.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Good storage life for a summer variety (1 – 3 months).
• Ripening in August (summer variety).
• Universal usage (fresh consumption and processing).
• New, promising variety.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania
• Status: New variety in the registration process.
• Meaning of name: "August Pear VM"

Variety Characteristics

Fruit

• Usage: Universal – suitable for fresh consumption and industrial processing.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Summer variety, ripens in August.
• Storage: Good, fruits can be stored for 1 to 3 months after harvest, which is above average for a summer variety.