Pear (pyrus communis) PARA DE ROMA

Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Para de Roma'

Romanian autumn variety with long storage life and aromatic fruits.

'Para de Roma' (translated as "Roman Pear" or "Romanian Pear") is an interesting autumn variety grown in Romania. It is valued primarily for its excellent and long storage life, thanks to which the fruits last until spring. It is characterized by a very aromatic taste and universal use.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Long storage life (4 – 5 months).
• Very aromatic taste.
• Interesting flesh texture (buttery yet crunchy).
• Early bearing onset.
• Medium to large fruits.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania
• Origin: Further breeding information is not specified.
• Meaning of name: "Roman Pear" or "Romanian Pear"

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium strong.
• Bearing: Early onset.

Fruit

• Size: Medium to large.
• Shape: Truncated conical.
• Skin: Straw-yellow at consumption maturity.
• Flesh: Creamy, buttery, yet crunchy and juicy.
• Taste: Very aromatic.
• Usage: Universal – fresh consumption, industrial processing.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-sterile. Suitable pollinators: 'Williams', 'Cure' or any other variety blooming at the same time.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Autumn variety, first half of September (consumption in October).
• Storage: Excellent, 4 – 5 months.