Pear (pyrus communis) PARA LUI NIȚĂ

Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Para lui Niță'

Winter Romanian variety with huge fruits and long storage life.

'Para lui Niță' (translated as "Niță's Pear") is an interesting winter pear variety from the SCDP Voinești station, originating as a clone of the 'Hente' variety. It stands out primarily for its exceptionally large fruits (up to 300 g), high resistance, and ability for long-term storage until spring.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Extremely long storage life (until March or longer).
• Exceptionally large fruits (200 – 300 g).
• High resistance to diseases, pests, and climate.
• Sweet and aromatic taste (after storage).
• Strong tree growth.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania
• Institution: SCDP Voinești
• Parentage: Clone of 'Hente' variety
• Meaning of name: "Niță's Pear"

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Strong.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Extremely large, 200 – 300 g.
• Shape: Conical to truncated conical.
• Skin: Yellow, with large russet spots.
• Flesh: Firm and juicy.
• Taste: Sweet and aromatic.
• Usage: Primarily for fresh consumption (best after storage).

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: Has high resistance to diseases, pests, and adverse climatic conditions.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Winter variety (October 5 – 20).
• Storage: Excellent, lasts until February or March, even longer.