Pear (pyrus communis) CARMEN

Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Carmen'

Attractive autumn variety with large fruits and buttery flesh.

'Carmen' is a quality pear variety gaining popularity due to its large and visually appealing fruits with a red blush. It is characterized by early bearing onset, regular yield, and excellent taste. It has very good affinity with quince rootstock.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Large to very large fruits (approx. 190 g).
• Buttery, fine, and very juicy flesh.
• Sweet, aromatic, and intensely fragrant taste.
• Early bearing onset (2nd – 3rd year).
• Good and regular yield.

Origin and Registration

• Origin: Further information on origin and breeding is not specified.

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium strong.
• Affinity: Very good affinity with quince.
• Bearing: Early onset (2nd – 3rd year).

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Large to very large, around 190 g.
• Shape and Color: Pyriform, elongated. The skin is green-yellow to yellow, covered with red color on approx. 25% of the surface.
• Flesh: White, fine, melting (buttery), and very juicy.
• Taste: Sweet, aromatic, intensely fragrant.
• Usage: Excellent for fresh consumption and desserts. Attractive market variety.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-sterile. Suitable pollinators: 'Conference', 'Williams'.
• Flowering: Mid-late.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Mid to late October.
• Storage: Good, approx. 1 – 1.5 months.
• Yield: Good and regular.