Description
Pyrus communis Comice is the pinnacle of European pears. Its excellent texture is almost buttery, melting away as you bite into the sweet and juicy fruit. It has the best flavor after about 1 to 1-1/2 months in cold storage and one week of room temperature ripening. Pick when still firm. Harvest time is usually early October while mature, but before it softens. Simply delicious. Fireblight resistant. USDA Zone 5-9 Pollination: Needs a different European Pear with a matching bloom time as a pollinator to produce fruit. Bosc, Comice and Orcas all pollinate one another. Time to productivity: 2-3 years depending on conditions. Ripening time: Early October Storage length: Up to 2 months.