I am a pear cultivar with red skin and sweet flesh.

Native to Europe; cultivated in India (Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, Uttarakhand).

Water weekly; prefers moist but well-drained soil.

Requires full sun.

Thrives in 15–25°C; needs winter chill for flowering.

Plant in loamy soil; spacing 4–5 meters apart; grafted plants preferred.

Apply compost and NPK 8:10:10 annually; supplement with boron and zinc.

Botanical name: Pyrus communis; Variety: Red Pear (Nashpati); Family: Rosaceae.

Fruits safe; seeds contain trace cyanogenic compounds (avoid excess).

Moderate; leafy canopy reduces dust.

Fruits rich in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants; eaten fresh, juiced, or processed.

Susceptible to fire blight, scab, and aphids; prune for airflow and monitor regularly.

Can live 20–25 years; grafted plants fruit in 3–4 years; peak yield from year 8 onward.