{"product_id":"pear-flordahome","title":"Flordahome Pear Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlordahome Pear\u003c\/strong\u003e is a productive, l\u003cstrong\u003eow-chill Southern pear\u003c\/strong\u003e developed for warm climates. It produces good-quality, green to yellow-green pears with \u003cstrong\u003efirm, juicy flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e and a pleasant, mild sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is suitable for fresh eating, canning, preserves, baking, poaching, and other homemade recipes. For the best texture, Flordahome pears should be picked while mature but still firm and allowed to finish ripening indoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlordahome is an excellent choice for North Florida and the Florida Panhandle. It requires very few winter chill hours and offers good resistance to two common Southern pear problems: fire blight and pear leaf spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Botanical name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hybrid ‘Flordahome’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pear type: Southern hybrid pear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Plant type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Mature height: Approximately 15–20 feet with regular pruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Mature width: Approximately 12–15 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Growth habit: Vigorous and upright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sun requirements: Full sun, preferably six or more hours daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Recommended growing area: North and Central Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• USDA zones: \u003cstrong\u003eGenerally Zones 8–9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Chill requirement: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e150 chill hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Bloom season: Early spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Harvest season: Usually July through August in North Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fruit color: Green to yellow-green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fruit texture: Firm and juicy when properly harvested and \u003cstrong\u003eis condidered a soft pear becuase of its smooth  buttery texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Flavor: Mild and pleasantly sweet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Best uses: Fresh eating, canning, preserves, baking, poaching, and cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pollination: \u003cstrong\u003ePartially self-fruitful; \u003c\/strong\u003eanother early-blooming pear is recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Disease resistance: Resistant to fire blight and pear leaf spot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlordahome Pear may produce some fruit when planted alone, but another compatible pear is recommended for better pollination and a larger, more dependable crop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Pollinator Partners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hood Pear — the strongest early-blooming partner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Baldwin Pear — a compatible pollination-group match\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Spalding Pear — another compatible partner where available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHood is generally the best pollinator\u003c\/strong\u003e to recommend with Flordahome because both bloom early and are well adapted to warm Southern climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePineapple Pear also blooms early and may provide some overlap, but Hood is the more clearly documented pollination partner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKieffer and LeConte usually bloom later and should not be listed as Flordahome’s primary pollinators. Bloom periods may vary from year to year depending on winter temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBees and other pollinating insects are still needed to carry pollen between the flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Florida Growing Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlordahome blooms early in the spring. Avoid planting it in low areas where cold air settles because open blossoms can be damaged by a late freeze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Flordahome Pear in full sun and well-drained soil. Allow enough space around the tree for sunlight and good air circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePear trees naturally produce upright branches with narrow angles. Light training while the tree is young can help create a wider, stronger structure that is easier to manage and harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer and severe pruning. Both can encourage tender, fast-growing shoots that are more vulnerable to fire blight, even on resistant varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest the pears when they are full-sized, firm, and beginning to change from green to yellow-green. Allow them to finish ripening indoors at room temperature. Leaving pears on the tree until they become soft may cause poor texture or internal breakdown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Pickup, Shipping and Wholesale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal pickup is available at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Flordahome Pear is an excellent choice for home orchards, homesteads, farms, preserving gardens, and edible landscapes throughout North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and the Gulf Coast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited shipping may be available\u003c\/strong\u003e for select smaller trees. Please contact us before ordering if shipping is needed. Shipping charges are calculated separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWholesale availability may be offered depending on current inventory and the quantity needed. Contact us for current sizes, availability, and wholesale information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Nursery Growers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1911 McLeod Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeFuniak Springs, FL 32435\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhone: (850) 391-2228\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmail: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@advancednurserygrowers.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfo@advancednurserygrowers.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advanced Nursery Growers","offers":[{"title":"3  GAL","offer_id":49807791456539,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 GAL","offer_id":51066123321627,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 GAL","offer_id":51066123354395,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 GAL","offer_id":51066123387163,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 GAL","offer_id":51268034265371,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/2976\/7239\/files\/Flordahome_Pear_Tree_Low-Chill_Southern_Pear.png?v=1785719265","url":"https:\/\/www.advancednurserygrowers.com\/products\/pear-flordahome","provider":"Advanced Nursery Growers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}