Pear (pyrus communis) VIDZEME

Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Vidzeme'

A Latvian summer variety with very high yield and beautiful, tasty fruits.

'Vidzeme' is a Latvian summer pear variety, valued for its very high yield, early entry into bearing, and very beautiful fruits with a pleasant, distinctly sweet to sweet-tart flavour. The tree has medium-vigorous growth, and the fruits are not suitable for storage.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Very high yield.
• Early entry into bearing.
• Very beautiful fruits.
• Pleasant, distinctly sweet to sweet-tart flavour.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Latvia
• Breeder: Rūdolfs Dumbravs
• Institution: Pūre Horticultural Research Centre
• Crossing: Information not available.
• Registration: Information not available.

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Growth: Medium-vigorous.
• Crown: Upright.

Fruit

• Size: Medium to large.
• Shape and colour: Globular to globular-conical. Yellow-green with a dark red or pink blush.
• Flesh: White, firm, juicy, fine-grained, almost melting.
• Flavour: Pleasant, distinctly sweet to sweet-tart.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Medium.
• Disease resistance: Medium resistance to scab.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Late August to early September.
• Storability: Not suitable for storage.
• Yield: Very high.
• Entry into bearing: Early.