Web Directory

» Asian Pears
   These fruit are crisp in texture and good to eat as soon as harvested. This factsheet provides information on the market, cultivation, types, varieties and harvesting.
   http://www.island.wsu.edu/CROPS/asnpears.htm

» Crop Profiles for Pears in New England
   General production information on this crop, the cultural practices involved, insect pests, diseases, nematodes and their control by biological, cultural and chemical means.
   http://www.ipmcenters.org/CropProfiles/docs/NewEnglandpear.pdf

» European Pear
   Article from Wikipedia on this fruit with information on its origins, cultivation and the main cultivars.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Pear

» Fabraea Leaf Spot of Pear
   Information on this condition which can affect foliage and fruit, the symptoms, disease cycle, monitoring, management and chemical control.
   http://www.caf.wvu.edu/kearneysville/disease_descriptions/omfabrea.html

» Fire Blight of Pear, Erwinia amylovora
   Information from West Virginia University on this serious condition, monitoring the trees and possible control methods.
   http://www.caf.wvu.edu/kearneysville/disease_descriptions/ompearfb.html

» Growing Pear Trees
   Instructions on choosing and growing these fruit trees in the garden, with information on rootstocks, varieties, pollination, pruning and care.
   http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_veg_diary/pear_tree_1.asp

» Pear Midge and Leaf Blister Mite
   Information on Contarinia pyrivora and Eriophyes pyri which are two very common pests of pear trees, including typical symptoms, the life cycle of the pest and prevention and control measures.
   http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/factsheets/pc26.php

» Pear Scab, Venturia pirina
   Fact sheet from West Virginia University on this economically important disease, the symptoms, disease cycle, monitoring, management and control.
   http://www.caf.wvu.edu/kearneysville/disease_descriptions/ompearsc.html

» Pears
   Information on site selection for this crop, soil preparation, varieties of Asian pears and advice on selecting rootstocks.
   http://resources.cas.psu.edu/TFPG/AGRS45part01-06.pdf

» Plant Disease Control: Pear
   Detailed information on about twenty diseases which can affect this crop and the control methods available.
   http://plant-disease.ippc.orst.edu/plant_searchResults.cfm?host_see=Pear

» Victorian Pear Tree Cultivation
   Excerpt from the 'Dictionary of Daily Wants' (1858) on the culture of pears, including instructions on grafting, budding, cultivation and storage.
   http://www.gardenguide.biz/plants/victorian-pear-growing.htm