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Cultural Practices Guidelines
Introduction
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Pears are not self-fruitful, so plant more than one variety to improve
fruit set.
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Pear trees tend to grow very upright, so trees can be placed as close as
16 feet apart.
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In order to minimize the risk of fire blight infection, limit the inputs
of nitrogen and water to keep trees growing, but not overly vigorous.
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Pruning should be kept at a minimum, so use weights or tie branches in
a horizontal fashion to encourage lateral branching.
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When pruning becomes necessary, use pruning paint to cover the wound immediately
after making the cut.
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