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Seckel

$55.00

Small gourmet pear. Exceptional flavour with creamy white, sweet juicy flesh. Ideal for home gardens. Partially self-fertile. Fire-blight resistant.

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A small, gourmet pear celebrated for its exceptional flavour, featuring creamy white, sweet, and juicy flesh. Though petite in size, it packs intense sweetness and is often called the “sugar pear”. This variety is partially self-fertile and a great choice for home gardens, especially where space is limited. It also boasts good resistance to fire blight, making it a low-maintenance and resilient option for home orchardists.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Petite pear with rich, sweet flavour
  • Excellent for home gardens and compact spaces
  • Low maintenance with fire-blight resistance
  • Great fresh or for gourmet preserves

Stock is limited and only available during the winter season – visit us in-store or contact us to reserve yours today! For more variety details and growing advice, visit www.waimeanurseries.co.nz.

Specifications:

  • Tree Type: Pear
  • Varieties Included: Seckel
  • Grade: Large Grade Specimen
  • Planting Season: Winter
  • Fruit Size: Small
  • Skin: Greenish-yellow with red blush
  • Flesh: Creamy white, juicy, very sweet
  • Flavour Profile: Intensely sweet, dessert quality
  • Harvest Time: Mid-season
  • Pollination: Partially self-fertile – improved with another pear nearby
  • Tree Form: Compact – ideal for small gardens
  • Disease Resistance: Fire-blight resistant
  • Climate Suitability: Suitable for most NZ regions
  • Sunlight Needs: Full sun
  • Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Fruit Use: Fresh eating, preserves
  • Availability: Limited seasonal stock

Delivery:

  • Pick-up in-store only.
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