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Indian Wild Pear

Pyrus pashiafam. Rosaceae
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Prezentare

Pereantul din India (Pyrus pashia), cunoscuta scientific sub denumirea de Pyrus pashia, este un arbore decidu origineaza in regiuni care includ Afghanistan, Assam, China Central-Sud, Himalaya Sud-Est, India, Iran, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand si Vietnam. Aceasta plante se dezvolta in soarele complet sau parțial și preferă sustrat umed care poate fi ușor (sandy), mediu sau greu (clay). Este durabil în zonele 4-8 și poate crește până la 9 metri de înălțime. Fructul al pereantului din India este consumabil, făcându-l un resursă valoroasă în zona sa nativă pentru comunitățile locale.

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What is Indian Wild Pear?

Pereantul din India (Pyrus pashia), cunoscuta scientific sub denumirea de Pyrus pashia, este un arbore decidu origineaza in regiuni care includ Afghanistan, Assam, China Central-Sud, Himalaya Sud-Est, India, Iran, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand si Vietnam.

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Cultivare

Pereantul din India se dezvolta în soarele complet sau parțial și preferă sustrat umed care poate fi ușor (sandy), mediu sau greu (clay). Este durabil în zonele 4-8, făcându-l adecvat pentru regiuni temperate. Această plantă crește până la 9 metri de înălțime și produce fructe consumabile. Asigurați-vă că sustratul rămâne umed constant pentru cel mai bun dezvoltare.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Mature size
9.0 m tall
For first-time growers

How to grow Indian Wild Pear for the first time

7steps

Start with planting Indian Wild Pear in a sunny spot and follow these simple steps for success.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    Indian Wild Pear saplings, garden gloves, spade or trowel.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in spring when the soil is moist and warm.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Choose a location with light to medium soil that drains well. Ensure the area gets full sun to partial shade.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant saplings from nursery pots into your garden, spacing them about 6 meters apart.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly to keep soil moist. Monitor for pests and diseases, treating if necessary.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Fertilize once a year in spring with organic compost. Prune in late winter to maintain shape and health.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune annually to encourage fruiting and remove dead branches. Harvest fruits when they are fully ripe.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Fruit
Edible uses: The Indian Wild Pear is edible and its fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. The fruit is often used in jams and preserves due to its tartness. It can also be dried for later use.
Other uses:RootstockLumber
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Distribuție

13 native · 1 introduced
Distribution across2 continents· 13 native· 1 introduced
Asia10 regions
native (10)AfghanistanChinaIndiaIranLaosMyanmarNepalPakistanThailandVietnam
Africa1 region
introduced (1)Guinea
Broader regions
native:East Himalaya, West Himalaya
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Pyrus pashia (Indian Wild Pear) — botanical photograph
Indian Wild Pear (Pyrus pashia)
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